Judicial Branch Issue Summary
Key Votes
Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Oct. 13, 2020 | Louisiana | HCR 23 | Memorializes the US Senate to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court | Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 17) |
June 30, 2020 | Louisiana | HB 57 | Amends Jury Trial and Seatbelt Lawsuit Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 15) |
May 31, 2020 | Louisiana | SB 508 | Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
May 28, 2020 | Louisiana | SB 270 | Increases Daily Compensation Paid to Jurors in Civil Cases | Bill Passed - House (66 - 32) |
May 20, 2020 | Louisiana | SB 440 | Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
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10/13 | HCR 23 | Memorializes the US Senate to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court | Joint Resolution Passed - House (70 - 17) |
6/30 | HB 57 | Amends Jury Trial and Seatbelt Lawsuit Requirements | Conference Report Adopted - House (86 - 15) |
5/31 | SB 508 | Limits Liability of Restaurants During the COVID-19 Epidemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 0) |
5/28 | SB 270 | Increases Daily Compensation Paid to Jurors in Civil Cases | Bill Passed - House (66 - 32) |
5/20 | SB 440 | Limits Environmental Lawsuits Against Oil and Gas Companies | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 15) |
Public Statements
Date | Title | Politician |
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Jan. 13, 2021 | Cassidy Commends SCOTUS Halt of "Mail-Order Abortions' | Sen. Bill Cassidy |
Nov. 28, 2020 | Statement from Gov. Edwards on U.S. Supreme Court Refusing to Hear Challenge to COVID Mitigation Measures | Gov. John Bel Edwards |
Nov. 26, 2020 | Tweet - "(Special Characters) HUGE victory for religious freedom at the Supreme Court! Last night the Court struck down Cuomo's unconstitutional action to restrict religious gatherings in churches and synagogues. "Even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten."" | Rep. Steve Scalise |
Oct. 30, 2020 | Cassidy Supports Constitutional Amendment Blocking Court Packing | Sen. Bill Cassidy |
Oct. 27, 2020 | Scalise Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation | Rep. Steve Scalise |
Date | Title | Politician |
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Jan. 13, 2021 | Cassidy Commends SCOTUS Halt of "Mail-Order Abortions' | Sen. Bill Cassidy |
Nov. 28, 2020 | Statement from Gov. Edwards on U.S. Supreme Court Refusing to Hear Challenge to COVID Mitigation Measures | Gov. John Bel Edwards |
Nov. 26, 2020 | Tweet - "(Special Characters) HUGE victory for religious freedom at the Supreme Court! Last night the Court struck down Cuomo's unconstitutional action to restrict religious gatherings in churches and synagogues. "Even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten."" | Rep. Steve Scalise |
Oct. 30, 2020 | Cassidy Supports Constitutional Amendment Blocking Court Packing | Sen. Bill Cassidy |
Oct. 27, 2020 | Scalise Statement on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation | Rep. Steve Scalise |
Interest Group Ratings
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Ballot Measures
Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
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Nov. 6, 2018 | Louisiana | Act 722: Proposed Amendment No. 2 | Passed |
Nov. 4, 2014 | Louisiana | Act No. 875: Proposed Amendment No. 5 | Failed |