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The following messages from the Governor were received and
STATE OF LOUISIANA STATE OF LOUISIANA SEVENTH DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Twenty-Eighth Regular Session of the Legislature
The Honorable President and Members of the Senate
Under the Adoption of the Constitution of 1974
In compliance with Article IV, Section 5(H)(3) of the Louisiana
Constitution of 1974, Ms. Peggy Wilson has been appointed and
previously submitted for your consideration to serve on the Board ofCommissioners of the Orleans Levee District.
However, I wish for the confirmation to be stopped and the
The Senate was called to order at 4:00 o'clock P.M., by Hon.
John Hainkel, President of the Senate. ROLL CALL
The roll being called, the following members answered to their
STATE OF LOUISIANA
To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:
Please be advised that the following individuals have been
commissioned as Notaries Public for the parishes indicated through
May 22, 2002. In compliance with Article IV, Section 5(H)(3) of the
Louisiana Constitution of 1974, I do hereby present them for review. ASCENSION EAST BATON ROUGE
The President of the Senate announced there were 38 Senators
EVANGELINE Shelia I. Deshotel
The prayer was offered by Mr. Charles Marceaux, following
which the Senate joined in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United
JEFFERSON Reading of the Journal
On motion of Senator Lambert, the reading of the Journal was
LAFAYETTE
dispensed with and the Journal of yesterday was adopted. Morning Hour Page 2 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Message from the House
800 Lafayette St., Ste. 1200Lafayette, La 70501
CONCURRING IN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS LAFOURCHE NATCHITOCHES
To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:
I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of
Representatives has finally concurred in the following Senate
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 20—
BY SENATOR THEUNISSEN AND REPRESENTATIVE CRANE
To establish the Project for a Healthy Environment to Assist
Learning in Schools Task Force, referred to as "Project: HEAL
Schools", to review current statutory and regulatory
requirements for health screenings and procedures in schools. RAPIDES Brandon K. Fontenot SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23—
To recognize and commend the Southern University men's track team
for an outstanding season and for capturing the 2002
Southwestern Athletic Conference indoor and outdoor track and
ST BERNARD SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24—
To commend the Southern University baseball team and coaching
ST LANDRY
staff on an outstanding regular season and for capturing their
second straight Southwestern Athletic Conference crown. ST TAMMANY Senator Lambert in the Chair VERMILION Angela B. Faulk Introduction of Resolutions, Senate and Concurrent Messages from the House
Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Resolutions,Senate and Concurrent, a first and second time and acting upon them
The following Messages from the House were received and read
7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 3 SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21— SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25—
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of
To urge and request the Aviation Division of the Department of
Louisiana upon the death of Frank Hennigan, husband, father,
Transportation and Development, in conjunction with the
grandfather, great grandfather, brother, civic/community leader,
Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Communications
Commission, the Louisiana Police Jury Association, and theLouisiana Municipal Association, to study methods by which
On motion of Senator Cain, the resolution was read by title and
to eliminate the hazards unmarked towers present to certain
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22—
The resolution was read by title. Senator Theunissen moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution.
To commend Seann August, Almetha Banks, Kimberly Nichole
ROLL CALL
Beshears, Kenyetta Collins, Asley Cox, Jamine Lenore Davis,Brittany Dent, Temycia Gray, Erika Lauren Green, Ashley
The roll was called with the following result:
Ivette Harris, Lauren Rose Jones, Arnessia Malveaux, BrandieReneé Morgan, Jaelyn Alenzia Odom, Brittany Parker, Johnnay
Mechelle Page Smith, Raynhea Muszette Smith, KimberliNekedra Thompson, Aislinn Wheeler, and Demetriez Williams,
members of the 2002 Debutante Coterie of the Baton Rouge
Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
On motion of Senator Fields, the resolution was read by title and
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23—
To commend the East Ascension High School Symphonic Winds
Band and Band Director Sheily Bell for winning the National
Adjudicator Invitational 2002 Grand National Music Festival.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24—
To commend the St. Amant High School Symphonic Winds Band and
Band Director Craig Millet for placing second in the National
Adjudicator Invitational 2002 Grand National Music Festival.
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 26— SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25—
BY SENATOR FONTENOT AND REPRESENTATIVE PERKINS
To urge and request a reaffirmation of the principles of government
To commend, recognize, and thank the St. James Parish Economic
set forth in the Declaration of Independence, articulated by
Development Board, as well as their cooks and servers, for being
many past presidents, and recognize the influence those
a participating sponsor for "A Taste of the Senate 2002".
principles can have in bolstering the character, honor, and senseof duty in the citizens of our great state and nation.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
The resolution was read by title. Senator Fontenot moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. Page 4 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28—
To create the Forensic Strategic Task Force to study the feasibility
of implementing the components of an effective comprehensive
statewide system to address the demands of the increasing adult
forensic population and its economic burden on health care
The resolution was read by title. Senator Schedler moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
The roll was called with the following result:
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27—
BY SENATORS SCHEDLER, THOMAS AND MCPHERSON
To urge and request the Department of Health and Hospitals, the
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Health Care
Services Division, and the Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center-Shreveport to continue their review of a
common acute care hospital payment methodology.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Thomas moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 5 SENATE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 29— SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 31—
To designate the week of May 19 through 25, 2002, as Emergency
To direct the secretary of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to
place the coordination and administration of the huntercertification and education program under the office of wildlife.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Hines moved to adopt
The resolution was read by title. Senator McPherson moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House.
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 30— Mr. President in the Chair SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32—
To urge and request the Senate Committee on Education and the
House Committee on Education to meet and function as a joint
committee to study the feasibility of establishing a system of
To commend and congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Cambre of
priority funding to students who meet all eligibility requirements
Baton Rouge upon the occasion of their fiftieth wedding
for the Tuition Opportunity Programs for Students and who
enter a program of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in anoccupation that has been designated as an area of critical
The resolution was read by title. Senator Hainkel moved to
shortage or an occupation in "top demand" by the Louisiana
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution.
Occupational Forecasting Conference. ROLL CALL
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
The roll was called with the following result:
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The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34—
To commend Dickie and Rickie Brocato, co-owners of the Crescent
Bar and Package Liquor Company for being awarded the
Hammond Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year
The resolution was read by title. Senator Hainkel moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 33—
To commend Deek and Leisa DeBlieux, co-owners of the Red, White,
and Brew for their award as the Hammond Chamber of
Commerce's Small Business People of the Year.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Hainkel moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35—
To urge and request the State Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education to study the Wireless Classroom Project being
implemented in the state of Georgia and the feasibility of
implementing similar pilot programs in Louisiana.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
and referred to the Committee on Education. Messages from the House
The following Messages from the House were received and read
7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 7 SENATE Message from the House
Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 ($350,000.00) Dollars outof the state general fund to provide for the Legislative Auditor
ASKING CONCURRENCE IN
Ancillary Enterprise Fund, and the sum of Seven Million Eight
HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Hundred Forty-six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-eight andNo/100 ($7,846,648.00) Dollars out of self-generated funds, to
defray the expenses of the Louisiana Legislature, including theexpenses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, of
To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:
legislative service agencies, and of the Louisiana State LawInstitute; and otherwise to provide with respect to the
I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of
appropriations and allocations herein made.
Representatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in thefollowing House Bills and Joint Resolutions:
HOUSE BILL NO. 200— HOUSE BILL NO. 12—
To appropriate funds to defray the expenses of the Louisiana
Judiciary, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal,
To amend and reenact Section 2 of Act No. 45 of the 1998 Regular
District Courts, Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish, and
Session of the Legislature, as amended by Section 1 of Act No.
other courts; and to provide for related matters.
7 of the 2000 Regular Session of the Legislature, relative to theimposition of the occupational license tax on utilities selling
HOUSE BILL NO. 49—
electricity or gas in more than one municipality; to extend the
applicability of the law; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 4:67(A), relative to boxing and wrestling;
to increase the maximum amount of tax proceeds which can be
HOUSE BILL NO. 82—
BY REPRESENTATIVES DANIEL, DIEZ, FAUCHEUX, FLAVIN, FUTRELL,
collected by the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission per
contest or exhibition; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:301(16)(g)(iii) and (iv), relative to the
HOUSE BILL NO. 53—
sales and use tax; to extend the definition of tangible personal
BY REPRESENTATIVES BROOME, CAZAYOUX, AND DEVILLIER
property as it applies to excluding certain transactions relating
to manufactured homes to all tax authorities in the state; to
To amend and reenact R.S. 33:4574.1-A(A)(1)(jj), relative to the
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
West Baton Rouge Parish Tourist Commission; to increase themaximum rate of the hotel occupancy tax which the commission
HOUSE BILL NO. 73—
may levy; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 197—
To enact R.S. 47:305.25(C), relative to exclusions and exemptions
from sales and use taxes for farm equipment; to authorize a city
or parish school board, the governing authority of any
To enact R.S. 33:2740.36, relative to the levy of taxes on trash and
municipality, and the governing authority of any parish to grant
other material dumped in violation of law or ordinance; to
an exemption from sales and use taxes for farm equipment; and
authorize the governing body of a business and industrial district
located in a municipality with a population in excess of fourhundred fifty thousand persons to levy and collect a tax on such
HOUSE BILL NO. 114—
trash or material so dumped in the business and industrial
district; to provide for the rate, collection, enforcement of
collection, and disposition of the avails of such taxes; to provide
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:305(D)(5), relative to sales and use tax
for appeals; and to provide for related matters.
exemptions; to provide an exemption from local sales and usetaxes for certain medical devices and certain prescription drugs;
HOUSE BILL NO. 258—
to provide an exemption from local sales taxes for the sale of
prescription drugs under the Louisiana Children's Health
Insurance Program; to provide for an effective date; and to
To amend and reenact R.S. 33:9072(D)(1), relative to the Lake Forest
Estates Improvement special taxing district; to authorize therenewal of the district's special tax or fee; and to provide for
HOUSE BILL NO. 208—
BY REPRESENTATIVES DEWITT, BRUNEAU, LANCASTER, LEBLANC,AND HUNTER AND SENATORS HAINKEL, LAMBERT, BARHAM,
HOUSE BILL NO. 259—
To appropriate the sum of Fifty-three Million Three Hundred
To enact Part III of Chapter 12-A of Title 33 of the Louisiana
Eighty-five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-seven and No/100
Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 33:4709.21,
($53,385,887.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be
relative to certain business and industrial districts; to provide tax
necessary, out of the state general fund and the sum of Three
Page 8 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS
exemptions to certain persons, corporations, or other legal
HOUSE BILL NO. 53—
entities that make certain investments in certain business and
BY REPRESENTATIVES BROOME, CAZAYOUX, AND DEVILLIER
industrial districts; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 33:4574.1-A(A)(1)(jj), relative to the
HOUSE BILL NO. 166—
West Baton Rouge Parish Tourist Commission; to increase the
maximum rate of the hotel occupancy tax which the commission
may levy; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:551(A) and to enact R.S. 47:551(D)(3)
and (4), relative to the taxation of rental of automobiles; to
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
extend the automobile rental tax; to provide for the dedication of
referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
a portion of the tax; to provide for an effective date; and toprovide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 73— HOUSE BILL NO. 167—
To enact R.S. 47:305.25(C), relative to exclusions and exemptions
from sales and use taxes for farm equipment; to authorize a city
To amend and reenact Section 4 of Act No. 32 of the 2000 Regular
or parish school board, the governing authority of any
Session, relative to the tobacco tax; to extend the additional tax
municipality, and the governing authority of any parish to grant
of four-twentieths of one cent per cigarette; to provide for an
an exemption from sales and use taxes for farm equipment; and
effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 169—
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
To enact R.S. 47:302(P), 321(H), and 331(N), relative to the state
HOUSE BILL NO. 82—
sales and use tax; to provide relative to the effectiveness of
BY REPRESENTATIVES DANIEL, DIEZ, FAUCHEUX, FLAVIN, FUTRELL,
certain exemptions to the tax; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:301(16)(g)(iii) and (iv), relative to the
sales and use tax; to extend the definition of tangible personal
property as it applies to excluding certain transactions relatingto manufactured homes to all tax authorities in the state; to
House Bills and Joint Resolutions
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
Senator Hines asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
to take up at this time the following House Bills and JointResolutions just received from the House which were taken up, read
HOUSE BILL NO. 114—
a first and second time by their titles and acted upon as follows:
HOUSE BILL NO. 12—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:305(D)(5), relative to sales and use tax
exemptions; to provide an exemption from local sales and use
taxes for certain medical devices and certain prescription drugs;
To amend and reenact Section 2 of Act No. 45 of the 1998 Regular
to provide an exemption from local sales taxes for the sale of
Session of the Legislature, as amended by Section 1 of Act No.
prescription drugs under the Louisiana Children's Health
7 of the 2000 Regular Session of the Legislature, relative to the
Insurance Program; to provide for an effective date; and to
imposition of the occupational license tax on utilities selling
electricity or gas in more than one municipality; to extend theapplicability of the law; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. HOUSE BILL NO. 166— HOUSE BILL NO. 49—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:551(A) and to enact R.S. 47:551(D)(3)
and (4), relative to the taxation of rental of automobiles; to
To amend and reenact R.S. 4:67(A), relative to boxing and wrestling;
extend the automobile rental tax; to provide for the dedication of
to increase the maximum amount of tax proceeds which can be
a portion of the tax; to provide for an effective date; and to
collected by the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission per
contest or exhibition; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 9 SENATE HOUSE BILL NO. 167—
defray the expenses of the Louisiana Legislature, including the
expenses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, of
legislative service agencies, and of the Louisiana State Law
To amend and reenact Section 4 of Act No. 32 of the 2000 Regular
Institute; and otherwise to provide with respect to the
Session, relative to the tobacco tax; to extend the additional tax
appropriations and allocations herein made.
of four-twentieths of one cent per cigarette; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. HOUSE BILL NO. 258— HOUSE BILL NO. 169—
To amend and reenact R.S. 33:9072(D)(1), relative to the Lake Forest
Estates Improvement special taxing district; to authorize the
To enact R.S. 47:302(P), 321(H), and 331(N), relative to the state
renewal of the district's special tax or fee; and to provide for
sales and use tax; to provide relative to the effectiveness of
certain exemptions to the tax; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. HOUSE BILL NO. 259— HOUSE BILL NO. 197—
To enact Part III of Chapter 12-A of Title 33 of the Louisiana
To enact R.S. 33:2740.36, relative to the levy of taxes on trash and
Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 33:4709.21,
other material dumped in violation of law or ordinance; to
relative to certain business and industrial districts; to provide tax
authorize the governing body of a business and industrial district
exemptions to certain persons, corporations, or other legal
located in a municipality with a population in excess of four
entities that make certain investments in certain business and
hundred fifty thousand persons to levy and collect a tax on such
industrial districts; and to provide for related matters.
trash or material so dumped in the business and industrialdistrict; to provide for the rate, collection, enforcement of
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
collection, and disposition of the avails of such taxes; to provide
referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
for appeals; and to provide for related matters. Messages from the House
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
The following Messages from the House were received and read
HOUSE BILL NO. 200— Message from the House
To appropriate funds to defray the expenses of the Louisiana
Judiciary, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal,
ASKING CONCURRENCE IN
District Courts, Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish, and
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
other courts; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and
referred to the Committee on Finance.
To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:
HOUSE BILL NO. 208—
I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of
BY REPRESENTATIVES DEWITT, BRUNEAU, LANCASTER, LEBLANC,
Representatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in the
AND HUNTER AND SENATORS HAINKEL, LAMBERT, BARHAM,
To appropriate the sum of Fifty-three Million Three Hundred
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21—
Eighty-five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-seven and No/100
($53,385,887.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be
To direct the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to prospectively
necessary, out of the state general fund and the sum of Three
apply any rule changes affecting the issuance of key and non-
Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 ($350,000.00) Dollars out
of the state general fund to provide for the Legislative AuditorAncillary Enterprise Fund, and the sum of Seven Million EightHundred Forty-six Thousand Six Hundred Forty-eight andNo/100 ($7,846,648.00) Dollars out of self-generated funds, to
Page 10 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35—
Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
to take up at this time the following House Concurrent Resolutions
just received from the House which were taken up, read a first and
To authorize and request the House Committee on Insurance and the
second time by their titles and acted upon as follows:
Senate Committee on Insurance to meet and function as a jointcommittee and study the issue of requiring health insurance
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21—
coverage for outpatient lactation support assistance for new
To direct the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to prospectively
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36—
apply any rule changes affecting the issuance of key and non-
To create a committee to evaluate and recommend potential sites for
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
a state park and other recreational activities in and around Pointe
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary B.
Coupee Parish and to urge and request the office of state parksto study the feasibility of establishing a state park and other
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 35—
recreational activities at sites recommended by the committee
and to report its findings to the legislature.
To authorize and request the House Committee on Insurance and the
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43—
Senate Committee on Insurance to meet and function as a joint
committee and study the issue of requiring health insurance
coverage for outpatient lactation support assistance for new
To commend the Girl Scouts of the USA on the ninetieth anniversary
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44—
and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36—
To endorse the Canine Good Citizen programs sponsored by the
To create a committee to evaluate and recommend potential sites for
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45—
a state park and other recreational activities in and around Pointe
Coupee Parish and to urge and request the office of state parks
to study the feasibility of establishing a state park and other
To encourage the citizens of Louisiana to recognize the importance of
recreational activities at sites recommended by the committee
the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
and to report its findings to the legislature. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 46—
On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title
and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
To commend the coaches and members of the boys basketball team,
girls golf team, boys golf team, and girls tennis team of Louisiana
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43—
State University Laboratory High School for winning the
Louisiana Class 2A state championships.
To commend the Girl Scouts of the USA on the ninetieth anniversary
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47—
BY REPRESENTATIVES TRICHE, BALDONE, DOWNER, PITRE, ANDWOOTON
The resolution was read by title. Senator Lambert moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution.
To commend Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Myron M. Fonseca
upon being selected to take command of the 260 Quart
ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
Senator Lambert in the Chair House Concurrent Resolutions 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 11 SENATE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 45—
To encourage the citizens of Louisiana to recognize the importance of
the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Fontenot moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44—
To endorse the Canine Good Citizen programs sponsored by the
The resolution was read by title. Senator Thomas moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 46—
To commend the coaches and members of the boys basketball team,
girls golf team, boys golf team, and girls tennis team of Louisiana
State University Laboratory High School for winning the
Louisiana Class 2A state championships.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Dardenne moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution. ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. Page 12 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. Reports of Committees
The following reports of committees were received and read:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS
Senator Barham, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, submitted the following report:
To the President and Members of the Senate:
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
I am directed by your Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 47— SENATE BILL NO. 58—
BY REPRESENTATIVES TRICHE, BALDONE, DOWNER, PITRE, AND
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:603, relative to the corporation
To commend Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Myron M. Fonseca
franchise tax; to exclude from borrowed capital certain
upon being selected to take command of the 260 Quart
indebtedness of vehicle, boat, and equipment dealers; to provide
for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
The resolution was read by title. Senator Dupre moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution. SENATE BILL NO. 84— ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
To enact R.S. 47:301(10)(v), relative to sales tax exclusions; to
provide a sales tax exclusion for the purchase, sale, lease or
rental of wireless telephone equipment; and to provide forrelated matters. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS
Senator Barham, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs, submitted the following report:
To the President and Members of the Senate:
I am directed by your Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs
SENATE BILL NO. 53— 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 13 SENATE HOUSE BILL NO. 149—
To enact R.S. 47:301(16)(h), (22) and (23); relative to state and local
sales and use tax; to define tangible personal property to exclude
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.92(B) and 287.93(A) and to repeal
certain digital broadcasting conversion equipment; to provide a
R.S. 47:287.94(H) and (I) and 287.95(I), relative to income tax;
tax credit for the purchase of certain equipment; to provide an
to provide for segregation of items of gross income, computation
effective date; and to provide for related matters.
of net allocable income from Louisiana sources, computation ofnet apportionable income for Louisiana sources, and
determination of Louisiana apportionment percent; to providefor an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE BILL NO. 143—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.86(I), relative to the corporation
HOUSE BILL NO. 150—
income tax; to provide relative to the use of the net operating
loss deduction after certain reorganizations; to provide for an
effective date; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.732(A) and to enact R.S.
47:287.732(C) and 287.732.1, relative to the state income tax
liability of S corporations and qualified Subchapter S subsidiarycorporations; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for
HOUSE BILL NO. 145—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6006(A), 6006.1(A) and
(B)(introductory paragraph), 6008(A), 6012(B), and 6014(B)
and to enact R.S. 47:6006.1(B)(6) and 6014(C)(7), relative to
certain tax credits; to clarify the tax credits that estates and
trusts are allowed to receive; to provide for an effective date; andto provide for related matters. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION HOUSE BILL NO. 146—
Senator Theunissen, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on
Education, submitted the following report:
To repeal R.S. 47:633.1, relative to the severance tax; to repeal the
special rate for gas sold under certain written agreements; to
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
To the President and Members of the Senate:
I am directed by your Committee on Education to submit the
HOUSE BILL NO. 147— HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14—
To amend and reenact R.S. 26:345 and 347, relative to alcoholic
BY REPRESENTATIVES TRICHE, E.ALEXANDER, CRANE, CROWE,HONEY, HUDSON, KENNARD KENNEY, NEVERS, PEYCHAUD,
beverage taxes; to provide for tax credit or refund of taxes paid
on certain unsaleable products of low alcoholic content; to
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
To urge and request the state Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education to develop and implement an age and grade
appropriate curriculum for diabetes awareness education and apolicy for school diabetes screenings in all city, parish, and
HOUSE BILL NO. 148—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:1205(A), relative to the gift tax; to
provide for an annual exclusion from the tax; to provide for an
effective date; and to provide for related matters. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON Page 14 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS SENATE AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and FiscalAffairs to Original Senate Bill No. 53 by Senator Romero
Senator Ullo, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on Senate
and Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
AMENDMENT NO. 1On page 1, line 2, change "(h), (22), and (23)" to "(i), (24), and (25)"
To the President and Members of the Senate:
On page 1, line 8, change "(h), (22), and (23)" to "(i), (24), and (25)"
I am directed by your Committee on Senate and Governmental
On page 2, line 1, change "(h) The" to " (i)(i) For purposes of thesales and use tax of the state and its political subdivisions, the"
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 3—
On page 2, line 6, change "(22)" to "(24)"
To amend and readopt Senate Rule Nos. 10.17(A) and (B) and 13.21
and to adopt Senate Rule No. 13.63(C) of the Rules of Order of
the Senate, relative to the passage of legislative instruments in
On page 3, line 16, change "(23)" to "(25)"
the Senate; to provide for a committee report on legislativeinstruments; to provide for returning a legislative instrument to
the calendar; to provide for the conference committee procedure
On page 4, line 13, after "Communications" insert "Commission"
regarding bills; and to provide for related matters.
On motion of Senator Barham, the committee amendment was
adopted. The amended bill was read by title and ordered engrossedand passed to a third reading. SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6— SENATE BILL NO. 58—
To amend and readopt Senate Rule Nos. 13.1(A)(2), and (F), and
13.4(2) of the Rules of Order of the Senate to establish the
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:603, relative to the corporation
Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
franchise tax; to exclude from borrowed capital certain
International Affairs; to provide for the subject matter
indebtedness of vehicle, boat, and equipment dealers; to provide
jurisdiction of the committee; and to provide for related matters.
for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
Reported with amendments by the Committee on Revenue and
SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS
Amendments proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
Senate Bills and Joint Resolutions
Affairs to Original Senate Bill No. 58 by Senator Barham
on Second Reading Reported by Committees
AMENDMENT NO. 1On page 3, line 7, after "motor vehicle," insert "manufactured home,
Senator Heitmeier asked for and obtained a suspension of the
rules to take up at this time the following Senate Bills and JointResolutions just reported by Committees.
AMENDMENT NO. 2On page 3, line 9, after "motor vehicles," insert "manufactured
SENATE BILL NO. 53—
To enact R.S. 47:301(16)(h), (22) and (23); relative to state and local
On page 3, line 12, after "motor vehicle," insert "manufactured home,
sales and use tax; to define tangible personal property to exclude
certain digital broadcasting conversion equipment; to provide atax credit for the purchase of certain equipment; to provide an
On motion of Senator Barham, the committee amendment was
effective date; and to provide for related matters.
adopted. The amended bill was read by title and ordered engrossedand passed to a third reading.
Reported with amendments by the Committee on Revenue and
SENATE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 15 SENATE SENATE BILL NO. 84—
To enact R.S. 47:301(10)(v), relative to sales tax exclusions; to
(i) For purposes of the imposition of sales and use taxes
provide a sales tax exclusion for the purchase, sale, lease or
imposed or levied by all taxing authorities in the state, in the
rental of wireless telephone equipment; and to provide for
case of the sale or any other disposition by a dealer of any cellular, PCS, or wireless telephone used in connection with the sale or use of mobile telecommunications services, as
Reported by substitute by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
defined in R.S. 47:301(10)(v), the term "use" shall not include
Affairs. The bill was read by title; the committee substitute bill was
the withdrawal, use, distribution, consumption, storage, donation, or any other disposition of any such telephone by the dealer. SENATE BILL NO. (Substitute for Senate Bill No. 84 by Senator Ellington)
Section 2. The provisions of this Act are interpretative of R.S.
47:301(10), (13), and (18) and are intended to explain and clarify their
original intent, notwithstanding the contrary interpretation given in
To enact R.S. 47:301(10)(v), (13)(g), and (18)(i), relative to sales and
"Calcasieu Parish School Board v. Mercury Cellular Telephone
use taxes; to provide for the taxation of the sale or other
Company", 2000-0318 (La. App. 3 Cir. 12/13/00), 773 So. 2d 914,
disposition of certain tangible personal property by a dealer in
writ denied, 2001-0126 (La. 3/16/01), 787 So. 2d 314, and all cases
connection with the sale or use of mobile telecommunications
consistent therewith. Therefore, the provisions of this Act shall be
services; to provide for applicability of the Act to certain claims
applicable to all claims existing or actions pending on its effective
and actions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for
date and to all claims arising or actions filed on and after its effective
date; provided that this Act shall not authorize or require a refund of
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
tax, penalty, interest, attorney fees or other charges related to such
Section 1. R.S. 47:301(10)(v), (13)(g), and (18)(i) are hereby
tax (1) voluntarily paid before the effective date of this Act or (2)
paid because of a judgment which has become final and non-
appealable before such effective date.
As used in this Chapter the following words, terms, and phrases
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the
have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context
governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the
time for bills to become law without signature by the governor, as
provided in Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
If vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the
legislature, this Act shall become effective on the day following such
(v) For purposes of the imposition of sales and use taxes imposed or levied by all taxing authorities in the state, in the case of the sale or other disposition by a dealer of any cellular,
On motion of Senator Barham, the committee substitute bill was
PCS, or wireless telephone used in connection with the sale or
adopted and becomes Senate Bill No. 86 by Senator Ellington,
use of mobile telecommunications services, the term "retail
substitute for Senate Bill No. 84 by Senator Ellington. sale" or "sale at retail" shall mean and include the sale or any other disposition of each telephone by the dealer to the SENATE BILL NO. 86 (Substitute for Senate Bill No. 84 purchaser, but shall not mean or include the withdrawal, use, by Senator Ellington)— distribution, consumption, storage, donation, or any other disposition of any such telephone. For purposes of this Section, the term "mobile telecommunications services" shall have the
To enact R.S. 47:301(10)(v), (13)(g), and (18)(i), relative to sales and
same meaning as that term has in R.S. 47:301(14)(i)(ii)(bb).
use taxes; to provide for the taxation of the sale or other
disposition of certain tangible personal property by a dealer in
connection with the sale or use of mobile telecommunications
services; to provide for applicability of the Act to certain claims
(g) For purposes of the imposition of sales and use taxes
and actions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for
imposed or levied by all taxing authorities in the state, in the case of the retail sale by a dealer of any cellular, PCS, or wireless telephone used in connection with the sale or use of
The bill was read by title; lies over under the rules. mobile telecommunications services, as defined in R.S. 47:301(10)(v), the term "sales price" shall mean and include Mr. President in the Chair only the amount of money, if any, actually received by the dealer from the purchaser for each such telephone, but shall not House Bills and Joint Resolutions include (i) any amount received by the dealer from the purchaser for providing mobile telecommunications services, on Second Reading and (ii) any commissions, fees, rebates, or other amounts Reported by Committees received by the dealer from any source other than the purchaser as a result of or in connection with the sale of the telephone. Page 16 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS
Senator Barham asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
HOUSE BILL NO. 148—
to take up at this time the following House Bills and Joint
Resolutions just reported by Committees.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:1205(A), relative to the gift tax; to
HOUSE BILL NO. 143—
provide for an annual exclusion from the tax; to provide for an
effective date; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.86(I), relative to the corporation
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
income tax; to provide relative to the use of the net operating
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
loss deduction after certain reorganizations; to provide for an
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the Legislative
effective date; and to provide for related matters.
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
HOUSE BILL NO. 149—
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the Legislative
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.92(B) and 287.93(A) and to repeal
R.S. 47:287.94(H) and (I) and 287.95(I), relative to income tax;
HOUSE BILL NO. 145—
to provide for segregation of items of gross income, computation
of net allocable income from Louisiana sources, computation of
net apportionable income for Louisiana sources, and
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6006(A), 6006.1(A) and
determination of Louisiana apportionment percent; to provide
(B)(introductory paragraph), 6008(A), 6012(B), and 6014(B)
for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
and to enact R.S. 47:6006.1(B)(6) and 6014(C)(7), relative tocertain tax credits; to clarify the tax credits that estates and
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
trusts are allowed to receive; to provide for an effective date; and
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the LegislativeBureau.
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
HOUSE BILL NO. 150—
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the Legislative
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.732(A) and to enact R.S. HOUSE BILL NO. 146—
47:287.732(C) and 287.732.1, relative to the state income tax
liability of S corporations and qualified Subchapter S subsidiary
corporations; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for
To repeal R.S. 47:633.1, relative to the severance tax; to repeal the
special rate for gas sold under certain written agreements; toprovide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the Legislative
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the LegislativeBureau. Rules Suspended HOUSE BILL NO. 147—
Senator Schedler asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
for the purpose of recalling Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22
from the Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public
To amend and reenact R.S. 26:345 and 347, relative to alcoholic
beverage taxes; to provide for tax credit or refund of taxes paidon certain unsaleable products of low alcoholic content; to
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22—
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
Reported favorably by the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal
To urge and request the Department of Transportation and
Affairs. Under the provisions of Joint Rule No. 3 of the Rules of the
Development to erect commemorative signs along the West
Senate, the bill was read by title and referred to the Legislative
The resolution was read by title. Senator Schedler moved to
adopt the Senate Concurrent Resolution. 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 17 SENATE ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House
Concurrent Resolution, and ordered it returned to the House. Senate Bills and Joint Resolutions on Third Reading and Final Passage
The following Senate Bills and Joint Resolutions on third reading
and final passage were taken up and acted upon as follows:
SENATE BILL NO. 11—
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution, and ordered it sent to the House.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:305.14(A), relative to sales tax; to
Rules Suspended
provide for an exemption to the state and political subdivisionssales and use tax for nonprofit organizations; to provide for an
Senator Schedler asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
exemption from such taxes for nonprofit literacy organizations;
for the purpose of recalling House Concurrent Resolution No. 8 from
to provide for certain definitions; and to provide for related
the Committee on Health and Welfare. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8— Floor Amendments Sent Up
Senator Lambert sent up floor amendments which were read.
To memorialize the United States Congress to assist the Federal
Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the
SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTS
U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing the potentialhuman health risks associated with chloramphenicol residues
Amendments proposed by Senator Lambert on behalf of the
found in crawfish, shrimp, and prawns imported from China.
Legislative Bureau to Engrossed Senate Bill No. 11 by Senator Hines
The resolution was read by title. Senator Schedler moved to
concur in the House Concurrent Resolution.
On page 1, line 2, following "To" and before "R.S." change "amendand reenact" to "enact"
ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
On page 1, line 2, following "47:305.14(A)" and before ", relative"insert "(5)"
On page 1, line 8, following "47:305.14(A)" and before "is" insert
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On page 1, line 8, following "hereby" and before "to" change
ROLL CALL
"amended and reenacted" to "enacted"
The roll was called with the following result:
On motion of Senator Lambert, the amendments were adopted.
The bill was read by title. Senator Hines moved final passage of
ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the bill was passed. The title was read and
adopted. Senator Lentini moved to reconsider the vote by which the
bill was passed and laid the motion on the table. SENATE BILL NO. 70—
BY SENATORS LENTINI, BARHAM, CAIN, DUPRE, HEITMEIER, HOYT,MCPHERSON, MOUNT, SCHEDLER, SMITH, THEUNISSEN, THOMAS,
BEAN, GAUTREAUX AND ROMERO AND REPRESENTATIVES ALARIO,BALDONE, CURTIS, DAMICO, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DIEZ, DOWNER,
The Chair declared the amended bill was passed. The title was
DURAND, FARRAR, FLAVIN, FUTRELL, GUILLORY, HEATON, L. JACKSON, JOHNS, LANDRIEU, MONTGOMERY, ODINET, PITRE, RIDDLE,
read and adopted. Senator Hines moved to reconsider the vote by
STELLY, STRAIN, TOWNSEND, TUCKER, WINSTON, WOOTON, FRUGE,
which the bill was passed and laid the motion on the table. SENATE BILL NO. 62—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:305.1(C) and to enact R.S.
BY SENATORS LENTINI, BARHAM, CAIN, DUPRE, HEITMEIER, HOYT,
47:305.1(D), relative to exclusions and exemptions from state
MCPHERSON, MOUNT, ROMERO, SCHEDLER, SMITH, THEUNISSEN,
and local sales and use tax for ships and ships' supplies; to
THOMAS, BEAN AND GAUTREAUX AND REPRESENTATIVES ALARIO,
provide for an exemption for certain shipbuilding materials,
BALDONE, CURTIS, DAMICO, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DIEZ, DOWNER,DURAND, FARRAR, FLAVIN, FUTRELL, GUILLORY, HEATON, L.
equipment, and machinery from such tax; to define "foreign or
JACKSON, JOHNS, LANDRIEU, MONTGOMERY, ODINET, PITRE, RIDDLE,
interstate coastwise commerce" with respect to the exemption
STELLY, STRAIN, TOWNSEND, TUCKER, WINSTON, WOOTON, FRUGE,POWELL, JACK SMITH AND WALSWORTH
provided for certain owners and operators of ships or vessels
operating in such commerce; and to provide for related matters.
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:305.1(C) and to enact R.S.
47:305.1(D), relative to sales and use tax as it applies to ships
Floor Amendments Sent Up
and ships' supplies; to define "foreign or interstate coastwisecommerce" with respect to the exemption provided for certain
Senator Lentini sent up floor amendments which were read.
owners and operators of ships or vessels operating in suchcommerce; and to provide for related matters. SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENTS
The bill was read by title. Senator Lentini moved the final
Amendments proposed by Senator Lentini to Engrossed Senate Bill
AMENDMENT NO. 1On page 4, line 8, delete "R.S. 47:305.1(D) as enacted in"
7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 19 SENATE
On motion of Senator Lentini, the amendments were adopted. ROLL CALL
The bill was read by title. Senator Lentini moved final passage
The roll was called with the following result:
ROLL CALL
The roll was called with the following result:
The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate
Concurrent Resolution and ordered it sent to the House. Privilege Report of the Legislative Bureau
The Chair declared the amended bill was passed. The title was
read and adopted. Senator Lentini moved to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was passed and laid the motion on the table.
To the President and Members of the Senate:
Rules Suspended
I am directed by your Legislative Bureau to submit the following
Senator Ullo asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules for
the purpose of reverting to the Morning Hour.
The following bills are approved as to construction and
Introduction of Senate Concurrent Resolutions HOUSE BILL NO. 143—
Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules
for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Senate
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.86(I), relative to the corporation
Concurrent Resolutions a first and second time and acting upon them
income tax; to provide relative to the use of the net operating
loss deduction after certain reorganizations; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36—
BY SENATOR HINES AND REPRESENTATIVE R. ALEXANDER
To proclaim May 28, 2002, as "American Cancer Society Relay For
HOUSE BILL NO. 145—
The resolution was read by title. Senator Hines moved to adopt
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6006(A), 6006.1(A) and
(B)(introductory paragraph), 6008(A), 6012(B), and 6014(B)and to enact R.S. 47:6006.1(B)(6) and 6014(C)(7), relative to
Page 20 SENATE 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS
certain tax credits; to clarify the tax credits that estates and
On motion of Senator Lambert, the Bills and Joint Resolutions
trusts are allowed to receive; to provide for an effective date; and
were read by title and passed to a third reading. Message from the House SIGNED HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS HOUSE BILL NO. 146—
To repeal R.S. 47:633.1, relative to the severance tax; to repeal the
To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate:
special rate for gas sold under certain written agreements; toprovide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker of
the House of Representatives has signed the following House
HOUSE BILL NO. 147— HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 38—
To amend and reenact R.S. 26:345 and 347, relative to alcoholic
To honor the foster parents of the year 2002 in each region and to
beverage taxes; to provide for tax credit or refund of taxes paid
express the appreciation of the legislature for their valuable
on certain unsaleable products of low alcoholic content; to
contribution to strengthen family life in Louisiana.
provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40— HOUSE BILL NO. 148—
To recognize the contributions of direct support professionals to the
health and care of the developmentally disabled citizens of this
state and to designate May 16, 2002, as Direct Support
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:1205(A), relative to the gift tax; to
Professionals Appreciation Day at the legislature.
provide for an annual exclusion from the tax; to provide for aneffective date; and to provide for related matters.
and asked that the President of the Senate affix his signature to thesame. HOUSE BILL NO. 149—
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.92(B) and 287.93(A) and to repeal
R.S. 47:287.94(H) and (I) and 287.95(I), relative to income tax;
The House Concurrent Resolutions contained herein were signed
to provide for segregation of items of gross income, computation
of net allocable income from Louisiana sources, computation ofnet apportionable income for Louisiana sources, and
Privilege Report of the Committee on
determination of Louisiana apportionment percent; to provide
Senate and Governmental Affairs
for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. ENROLLMENTS
Senator Ullo, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on Senate
HOUSE BILL NO. 150—
and Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report:
To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.732(A) and to enact R.S.
47:287.732(C) and 287.732.1, relative to the state income tax
To the President and Members of the Senate:
liability of S corporations and qualified Subchapter S subsidiarycorporations; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for
I am directed by your Committee on Senate and Governmental
The following Senate Concurrent Resolutions have been
Adoption of Legislative Bureau Report 7th DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 21 SENATE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13—
The President of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until
BY SENATORS GAUTREAUX, CHAISSON, DUPRE, HOLLIS, LAMBERT,
4:00 o'clock P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2002.
MARIONNEAUX, MCPHERSON, ROMERO, SMITH, BAJOIE, BARHAM,BEAN, BOISSIERE, CRAVINS, DARDENNE, ELLINGTON, FONTENOT,HINES, HOLDEN, HOYT, B. JONES, MALONE, MOUNT, SCHEDLER,
DOWNER, DURAND, FUTRELL, KENNARD, LAFLEUR, TRICHE, ANDTHOMPSON
To urge and request the commissioner of agriculture to require that all
shrimp and crawfish meet U.S. Food and Drug Administrationstandards regarding chloramphenicol prior to sale in Louisiana. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15—
BY SENATOR HINES AND REPRESENTATIVE RIDDLE
To commend St. Anthony School BETA Club on placing first in the
Group Talent competition at the 2002 State BETA Convention. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16—
To memorialize the Congress of the United States to impose a quota
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18—
BY SENATOR HOLDEN AND REPRESENTATIVE HONEY
To commend K. J. Choi on being the first South Korean golfer to win
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 19—
BY SENATOR HOLDEN AND REPRESENTATIVE HONEY
To recognize and commend the Southern University women's
basketball team for an outstanding season and for capturing theSouthwestern Athletic Conference championship. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 21—
BY SENATOR HEITMEIER AND REPRESENTATIVE TUCKER
To urge and request the governor of the state of Louisiana to continue
to work with private investors and the Millennium PortAuthority and to make the development and construction of themillennium port a priority for his administration during theremainder of his term of office.
The foregoing Senate Concurrent Resolutions were signed by the
Leaves of Absence
The following leaves of absence were asked for and granted:
Adjournment
Senator Lambert moved that the Senate adjourn until Thursday,