Finance

πŸ“… Next Meeting: 2026-04-13 12:00 AM

🧾 Bills Pending: 42

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Members

Glen Womack πŸ₯‡ Glen Womack (R)
Heather Cloud πŸ₯ˆ Heather Cloud (R)
πŸ‘€ Blake Miguez (R)
πŸ›‘οΈ Franklin Foil (R)
πŸ‘€ Gerald Boudreaux (D)
πŸ‘€ Jeremy Stine (R)
πŸ‘€ Jimmy Harris (D)
πŸ‘€ Larry Selders (D)
⏳ Mark Abraham (R)
πŸ‘€ Michael Fesi (R)
πŸ‘€ Rick Edmonds (R)
⏳ Robert Owen (R)
πŸ‘€ Thomas Pressly (R)

Bills Pending in Finance

SB52: Provides relative to public assistance benefits for children. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Stewart Cathey

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SB105: Provides relative to TOPS eligibility. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Stewart Cathey

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SB125: Increases the compensation cap for the wrongful conviction compensation law. (8/1/26) (OR +$640,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Gerald Boudreaux

Co-sponsors: Mark Abraham Regina Barrow

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SB335: Authorizes additional funding for legislative assistants for legislators representing four or more parishes. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Katrina Jackson-Andrews

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SB455: Provides for admission of entities as employers to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System. (8/1/26) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Kirk Talbot

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SB505: Provides relative to the Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Dedicated Fund Account. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… 2026-04-13 at 12:00 AM

Author: Stewart Cathey

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SB135: Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/26) (OR -$20,750,000 GF RV See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Beth Mizell

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SB143: Provides relative to funding of bulletproof vests for peace officers. (gov sig)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Rick Edmonds

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SB153: Provides for employees who are eligible for extra compensation paid by certain local entities. (8/1/26) (OR DECREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB183: Provides for the creation, transfer, dedication, deposit, and use of certain funds. (gov sig) (OR SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Glen Womack

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SB187: Creates the Oil and Gas Severance Subfund in the Parish Transportation Fund. (7/1/26) (OR -$17,800,000 GF RV See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Thomas Pressly

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SB250: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Patrick McMath

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SB235: Provides relative to payments under contract by public entities. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Glen Womack

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SB261: Requires unclaimed property purchase agreements include certain information. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Morris

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SB316: Provides relative to the Louisiana Public Defender Fund. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Reese

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SB301: Provides relative to surplus immovable property for affordable housing. (7/1/26)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Royce Duplessis

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SB392: Provides for administration of unclaimed property claims based on purchase agreements. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: John Morris

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SB367: Creates the Watershed Conservation Fund. (8/1/26) (OR -$764,699 GF RV See Note)

Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Rick Edmonds

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SB25: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (EG +$660,428 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB27: Provides relative to high-dosage tutoring. (gov sig) (EG +$15,200,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Patrick McMath

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SB202: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (EG +$192,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB276: Provides for the appointment of a bail bond producer. (8/1/26) (EG +$410,830 SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Brach Myers

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SB295: Provides for insurance coverage of services for persons with acquired brain injuries. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: William Wheat

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SB353: Authorizes each postsecondary system management board to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Larry Selders

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SB132: Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB155: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kirk Talbot

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SB252: Provides for anatomical gift authorization on driver's license. (1/1/27) (EG +$200,000 SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Thomas Pressly

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SB399: Creates the Louisiana Higher Education Research Security Council. (1/1/27) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Adam Bass

Co-sponsors: Valarie Hodges Blake Miguez

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SB445: Provides relative to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund. (gov sig)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Thomas Pressly

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SB461: Provides relative to the office of group benefits. (8/1/26)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: W. Jay Luneau

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SB506: Creates the Dream Starter Act. (gov sig)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Sidney Barthelemy

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SB515: Provides relative to the Small Business Innovation Retention Fund. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Royce Duplessis

Co-sponsors: Franklin Foil Beth Mizell Thomas Pressly

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SB37: Provides relative to lead poisoning prevention. (8/1/26) (OR +$1,129,042 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-07

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Patrick McMath

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SB190: Provides relative to nursing home licenses. (8/1/26) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-07

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Beth Mizell

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HB308: Requires acceptance of cash for certain transactions at state-owned stadium facilities (EG INCREASE SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Bayham

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HB290: Re-creates the Department of the Treasury and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jack McFarland

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HB311: Increases the dedication of a certain portion of insurance premium assessments into the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Operating Dedicated Fund Account (EG +$726,897 SG RV See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Timothy Kerner

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HB417: Increases the maximum balance of the Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Fund (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jerome Zeringue

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HB382: Provides relative to the authority of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jack McFarland

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SB251: Provides for critical infrastructure protection. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Thomas Pressly

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HB575: Establishes a priority status for the acquisition of surplus state vehicles for youths in the extended foster care program (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Carver

Co-sponsors: Daryl Adams Dennis Bamburg Mike Bayham Beau Beaullieu Stephanie Berault Beth Billings Doyle Boudreaux Delisha Boyd Chad Boyer Jacob Braud Marcus Bryant Rhonda Butler Josh Carlson Barbara Carpenter Wilford Carter Tehmi Chassion Emily Chenevert Kimberly Coates Vincent Cox Raymond Crews Daryl Deshotel Jason DeWitt Kellee Dickerson Jessica Domangue Peter Egan Bryan Fontenot Aimee Freeman Barbara Freiberg Brian Glorioso Troy Hebert Dana Henry Dodie Horton John Illg Edmond Jordan Timothy Kerner Alonzo Knox Jeremy LaCombe Vanessa Caston Lafleur Jacob Landry Terry Landry Jr. Ed Larvadain Rodney Lyons Shane Mack Denise Marcelle Chasity Martinez Dixon McMakin Michael Melerine Dustin Miller Pat Moore Ed Murray Candace Newell Charles Owen Paul Sawyer Annie Spell Joy Walters Roger Wilder John Wyble

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SB416: Provides relative to reemployment of retirees to fill critical shortage positions within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, corrections services. (2/3-CA10s(29)(F)) (8/1/26) (EG SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)

Last Action: Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted; ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Finance πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Edward Price

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