OFFICIAL JOURNAL May 1, 2000 OF THE The Honorable President and Members of the Senate SENATE Ladies and Gentlemen: OF THE I have appointed the persons on the attached list to the offices STATE OF LOUISIANA ______indicated. THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS In compliance with Article IV, Section 5(H)(3) of the Louisiana ______Constitution of 1974, I do hereby present these names for your review. Twenty-Sixth Regular Session of the Legislature Under the Adoption of the Sincerely, Constitution of 1974 M. J. "MIKE" FOSTER, JR. ______Governor Senate Chamber State Capitol ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF Baton Rouge, Louisiana Hutchinson, Don J Lowery, Amy Wednesday, May 3, 2000 AGING, LA EXECUTIVE BD ON LaFuria, Sharon The Senate was called to order at 5:00 o'clock P.M., by Hon. John Hainkel, President of the Senate. AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, LA Allain, II, Robert "Bret" L Davison, Steven K ROLL CALL Hunter, Jerry D Pol, Stephen W Potter, William C Simpson, John C The roll being called, the following members answered to their Smith, Willie R Wheeler, III, V.M. names: ALARM SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, LA PRESENT Maggio, Michael K Whiddon, Ronald Mr. President Fields, W Malone AMITE RIVER BASIN DRAINAGE & WATER Barham Fontenot Marionneaux CONSERVATION DISTRICT, BD OF COMMISSIONERS Boissiere Gautreaux Michot Bell, Pat Callender, Lawrence Cain Hines Mount Wells, John W Chaisson Hoyt Romero Cravins Irons Schedler ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY & ANTIQUITIES Dardenne Johnson Smith COMMISSION, LA Dean Jones, B Tarver McKillop, Heather Strickland, Joey Ellington Jones, C Thomas Fields, C Lambert Ullo ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, STATE BD OF Total—30 Morton, John (Jr.) F Stout, Henry V ABSENT AUCTIONEERS LICENSING BOARD, LA Bajoie Heitmeier McPherson Moreau, Davron "Bubba" Bean Hollis Robichaux Campbell Lentini Theunissen BARBER EXAMINERS, BD OF Total—9 Handy, Jessie Lee The President of the Senate announced there were 30 Senators BATON ROUGE PORT COMMISSION, GREATER present and a quorum. Brian, John "Randy" Thibaut, Charles Prayer BAYOU D'ARBONNE LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT, COMMISSION The prayer was offered by Reverend Mark Stermer, following Cagle, Stephen W Reeves, Dennis W which the Senate joined in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. BOSSIER PARISH PARI-MUTUEL LIVE RACING FACILITY ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT & GAMING CONTROL Deen, Sheriff, Larry C Edmiston, Bobby W Reading of the Journal Jackson, Juanita S Keith, Ronnie McGee, Martha W Pittard, R. Lane On motion of Senator Lambert, the reading of the Journal was Serio, Louis dispensed with and the Journal of yesterday was adopted. CADDO LEVEE DISTRICT, BD OF COMMISSIONERS Morning Hour Hodges, Andrew J (III) Messages from the Governor CANCER & LUNG TRUST FUND BOARD, LA Brown, Charles (Jr.) L Kardinal (M.D.), Carl G The following messages from the Governor were received and read Mason, Carol M Pinsky, William (M.D.) W as follows: Rainey, (M.D.), John M Sartor, (M.D.), A. Oliver Strong, Jack (M.D.) P Thomas, Robert L STATE OF LOUISIANA Office of the Governor CAPITAL AREA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION Baton Rouge DISTRICT, BD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE Gravois, Kevin A Knochenmus, Darwin Page 2 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

Soniat, Richard Stone, Timothy R Vasko, Michael B Whitehead, Johniece CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT DIETETICS & NUTRITION, LA STATE BD OF EXAMINERS Askins, Rev Louis C Carpenter, Dana Barrios, Jacinda B Guinn, Elizabeth L Gros, Marvin Hurst, Gail M Matassa, Christine Seiter, Patrick D DISABILITY AFFAIRS, GOV'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON Durand, Rep. Sydnie Mae Everson, Jane M CEMETERY BOARD, LA Landry, Lois F LaFleur, Rita DWI-VEHICULAR HOMICIDE, GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON CHILD CARE FACILITIES & CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, Baxter, Lt Col Danny R Sunstrom, Eric LA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LICENSING OF French, Tommy (Dr.) C EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT, BD OF COMMISSIONERS CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND BOARD, LA Hahn, P.J. Garrett (Dr.), Aline M Hardie, Linda H Kirk, Alan B Primes, Amy L ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, LA Radke, Rev Kathy Stockwell, Lonnie Conwell, Michael R Jelinski, Lynn W Lyles, Jr., Lloyd "Jimmy" J Prince, James H CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, LA BD OF Simpson, Bobby R Faircloth, Kelly Fey, Jr., William P Manceaux (Dr.), Glenn D EDUCATION, BD OF CONTROL FOR SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, BD OF Thompson, (Rep) Francis C Coulon, Christopher P Donahue, Maura W Shaddock, Jr., C. Wade ELECTION SUPERVISORS, PARISH BOARDS OF Hinckley, David Sachse, Jeff COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGES, BD OF SUPERVISORS EMPLOYMENT SECURITY BD OF REVIEW Reilly, Sean E Mire, Thais Lawton Sevario, Joe CONTRACTORS, STATE LICENSING BD FOR ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BD OF Ferguson, Brent A Graham, Ronny REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL Meredith, Garland Weston, Victor F Green, Bob J Sharafkhani, Bijan COSMETOLOGY, LA STATE BD OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COMMISSION Allwell, Juanita K Grisaffi, Jr., John J Creasman, Elisabeth (Lisa) A Fowler, Claudia R Hand, Frances K Horning, Michael P McCleary, Judy May-Brett, Jean Robicheaux, Carolyn Robillard, Nona M Nixon, Brenda Roddy, Jr., Knight P Smith, Bernice S Trowbridge, John Winter, Margaret "Marnie" COUNSELORS BD OF EXAMINERS, LA LICENSED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, DEPT OF PROFESSIONAL Bickham, III, Thomas C Brent, James H Bollinger, Pamela A Grand, Gary S Higgins, Bliss M Levy, Linda K CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Alario, Jr. (Rep), John A Campbell, Lisa G Andrews, Agnes S Darby, Mary Alice Davis, Curtis L Haller, John G Martin, Karen M Heitmeier (Sen), Francis C Kaler, Jr., Emile T Kerner, Timothy P Orgeron, Glenn P ETHICS, BD OF Scurich, John L Stumpf, Jr., Jack F Maselli, Joseph Perret, Henry (Jr.) C Territo, Sr., Peter R Ullo, (Sen) Chris Perry, Jr., Thomas O Ware, III, Edwin O DEAF, LA COMMISSION FOR THE FILM & VIDEO COMMISSION, LA Ferrara, Wendy Kuyrkendall, Timothy Partin, Keith Thompson, Margaret FIRE PREVENTION BD OF REVIEW, LA DENTISTRY, LA STATE BD OF Rasberry, Ray Montalbano, Jr., Michael J FORESTRY COMMISSION, LA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, LA STATE PLANNING Richardson, Richard W COUNCIL ON Bearden, Ben A Bercegeay, Brenda FORMOSAN TERMITE TASK FORCE Blakes, Vera W Blereau, Ronald Miley, Wendell G Brackin, Laura Breaux, Donna S Captain, Geraldine Crow, PhD, Robert E GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS COUNCIL Marcel, Kay McFadden, Kimberly Coxe, Mattie Millhollon, Paula C Olivier, Nanette Prockner, Deborah L Rose, Linda GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF THE Sevin, Jay Sharpton, William Boudreaux, Jr., Bernard E Pierce Wright, Loyce Simpson, Lois Stewart, Alma C Reynolds, Ann 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 3 SENATE May 3, 2000

GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRUST FUND ADVISORY Bellanger, Arthur Galliano, Andy COUNCIL, LA Pregeant, Robert Burns, Maureen K Lappin, Harris A Stott, Martin (Sr.) M HEALTH & HOSPITALS, DEPT OF McAndrew, Madeline W Price, Warren T MEDICAL EXAMINERS, LA STATE BD OF Amusa, MD, Kweli J Bourgeois, M.D., Melvin G HEARING AID DEALERS, LA BD FOR Ferdinand, Keith C James, II, MD, Trenton L LeBlanc, Marion Dianne Sayer, Susan W Laborde, Sr., M.D., Elmo J LeBlanc, MD, PhD, Kim Edward Spears, James (Sr.) W Nunnally, M.D., Richard M HIGHWAY 1 PROJECT TASK FORCE, LA MILITARY ADVISORY COMMISSION Pitre, Jr., (Rep) Loulan J Gaw, Maj Gen Michael T Ilhe, Jack C HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION, LA MILLENNIUM PORT AUTHORITY Denmon, Terry D Evans, James Candies, III, Otto Chase, III, Edgar L McGowan, Charles W Coyle, Jr., William E Delesdernier, Jr., Mark Duplechain, Raphael Marzullo, John F HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD, LA Pivach, Mark A Plaisance, Jr., Alex J Schafer, (Dr.), Judith K Prejean, Abel Philip HOME INSPECTORS, STATE BD OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD COMMISSION Brunet, Douglas J Chaisson, Jr., P.E., Sidney J Reuther, Jr., Warren L Chance, Ralph "Dick" R Hatchett, III, William "Bill" S Mangiaracina, Jr., Gregory J Sitter, Kinsey J MORGAN CITY HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT, BD OF Treadaway, Jr., Wallace R COMMISSIONERS OF Tezeno, Willie C HUMANITIES, LA ENDOWMENT FOR THE Ewing, Rosemary U MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION, LA Shetler, Michael E INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL, STATE Freeman, Nancy Harding, Monica I MUSEUM, BD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LA STATE Hudolin, Sheila T Jones, Mary Louise Klein, Susan S LaFleur, Peter E Leefe, Guy L Miller, Janith L Souvestre, Janis M MUSIC COMMISSION, LA Nethercutt, Ron INTERAGENCY RECREATION BOARD Creed, Michael L Kline, William F NAVAL WAR MEMORIAL COMMISSION, LA Ryder, J. Terry Wingfield, Oliver L Benton, Jr., Fred G Chandler, Douglas W Derbes, H. Dan Kennedy, Kyle R INTERIOR DESIGNERS, STATE BD OF EXAMINERS OF Sedlin, Leonard H (1984) Verges, Judith Andre' NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSION, GREATER Donahue, Jr., John L Pepperman, John B JEFFERSON PARISH HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY Giorlando, Judith W Zainey, Joy H NORTH TERREBONNE PARISH DRAINAGE & CONSERVATION DISTRICT JOHN KELLY GRAND BAYOU RESERVOIR DISTRICT Rodrigue, Robert J Almond, Jr., Cecil A Hester, Jerry Lane Huckabay, Jackie D Shaw, Bill Rogers NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR, BD OF EXAMINERS FOR JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION Gamburg, Harold J Doucet, Jr., Ned E NURSING, LA STATE BD OF KENNER NAVAL MUSEUM COMMISSION McClanahan, Patsy Dunigan, (LtCol-Ret), Theodore R OCCUPATIONAL FORECASTING CONFERENCE LIBRARY, BD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LA STATE Oakland, William H Holahan, Paulette H OFFICE FACILITIES CORPORATION LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS COMMISSION, LA Cunningham, Kevin E Drennen, Mark C Doss, David B Hopson, James A Kiper, Donald G Weber, Sr., Kenneth W OPTOMETRY EXAMINERS, LA STATE BD OF Vincent, Cary J LOTTERY CORPORATION, BD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LA STATE ORLEANS PARISH CUSTODIAN OF NOTARIAL RECORDS Cain, Jr., James D Hayward, Marilyn H Pratt, William L MASSAGE THERAPY, LA BD OF ORLEANS PARISH JURY COMMISSION Tucker, Juanita B DeBattista, Brenda G Page 4 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND OVERSIGHT BOARD Harris, Jaime J Jones, Loretta N Daigle, Charles D Lee, Jack H Martin, Mrs. Clyntie W Owens, Jr., James R Parker-Allen, Saundra PERINATAL CARE & PREVENTION OF INFANT Singelmann, Brenda G Stewart, Rosa C MORTALITY, COMMISSION ON Willis, Rebecca Maupin, M.D., Robert T RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS PHARMACY, LA BD OF SUBCOMMITTEE Landry, Jeffrey M McKay, Marty R Darling, Jr., Richard M Pellegrin, Susan R PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, STATE BD OF REVEREND AVERY C. ALEXANDER MEMORIAL Adams, Patricia H Pearce, Gail M COMMISSION Allen, Sr., Joseph Roy Laners, Mary E PLUMBING BOARD, STATE Hicks, Jack E Osborne, Jr., James R RIVER PORT PILOT COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PORT OF Raimer, Linden J Rolston, Robert W NEW ORLEANS, BD OF Loga, Scott A Short, Donald J PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE BOARD Bartley, Jesse J Brown, LaVerne B RIVER PORT PILOTS FOR THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS Gautreau, Joseph H Goudia, Kernell J Andrews, Michael E Donahue, Sean C Laborde, David LaPlace, Aubrey J Falgout, Brian J Gibbs, Brent J Reames, Michael W Thurber, Herbert T Grubbs, Nathan P Hoo, Christopher A Jeane, Alan G Johnson, Carey P PORT OF SOUTH LA, THE Plauche, Michael S Rowbatham, III, Charles L Roberts, Jay Seidell, Timothy R Winston, Stark W PRACTICAL NURSE EXAMINERS, STATE BD OF SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY Juneau, Patricia S Nettles, Eva B Cupit, Daniel W DeBarge, John A Freeman, Kenneth A Geoghagan, Robert D PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ADVISORY CNCL Gibson, Carlton McLaren, Douglas Ouzts, Micki Nash, Therman Pynes, Ray Russell, Gordon Sebren, Donnie PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAMINERS, LA STATE BOARD Temple, Aubrey T Vidrine, Stanley Hardin, Edward A Zeigler, Jr., William Randolf PRIVATE SECURITY EXAMINERS, LA STATE BD OF (1984) SAFE & DRUG FREE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES, Rojas, George F GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON Roberts, Jonathan PSYCHOLOGISTS, LA STATE BD OF EXAMINERS OF Matthews (Dr.), Janet R SANITARIANS, LA STATE BD OF EXAMINERS FOR Fagan, Charles "Merl" King, Ronald C PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS, DEPT OF Travis, Billy R SCHOOL FINANCE COMMISSION Bradford, James E Drennen, Mark C PURCHASE BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, LA Mintz, Morris Netterville, Jake L Prudhomme, Mary Louise Sefcik, James F Perry, J. Stephen Rasberry, Jr., William C Strain, George M SEAFOOD STANDARDS OF IDENTITY TASK FORCE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY BD OF EXAMINERS Battistella, Preston J Benhard, Gregory P Calonje, M.D., Mario A. Champagne, Gerald Haring, Jr., Walter C Meek, Roy T Pearce, Jr., Harlon H REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL STATE BD OF Rich, James Samanie, III, Robert J CERTIFICATION, LA Voisin, Jr., Wilson P Gallagher, James A Long, Karen K Sherman, Jim G SECONDARY SCHOOL REDESIGN STUDY COMMISSION Beck, Sr., John P Brown, George W REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, LA Carnes, Julia S Contois, Donna G Corrigan, Sandra G Reinauer, David Cravins (Sen), Donald R Deane, Barbara G Sterbcow, Arthur Ellington, (Sen) Noble E Ellinwood, Ellen Flowers, Gayle Gootee, Patrick L RED RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION Hartley, Richard Jacobs, Leslie R Belgard, Harmon R Fletcher, Randell A Jenkins (Dr), Patsy S Johnson, Keith Wiley, Alvin Ray Johnson, Linda M Juneau, Daniel L Kopplin, Andrew D Love, Thomas L REGENTS, BD OF Lovely, Jr., David A Mellington, Brett J Abbott, Jr., Herschel L Mulla, Judy F Picard, Cecil J Potts, Jr., Joe A Pratt (Rep), Renee REHABILITATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, STATE Reilly, Sean E Salter (Rep), Joe R Blanchard, Jr., Lynn J Byrd, Brian Shaw, Francis A Stephens, Ralph J Collins, Penny L County, Russel J Stokes, Ann M Theriot, Jude W Delvisco, Ronald Gary, Barbara Toups, Roland M Weaver, Chris W 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 5 SENATE May 3, 2000

Williams, Byron SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS, LA STATE BD OF CERTIFICATION FOR SHORTHAND COURT REPORTERS, CERTIFIED BD OF Calvert, Ellen Dickson, David EXAMINERS Hollingsworth, Michael D Conque, Durwood W Donegan, Jr., Milton Gilberti, Peter McManus, Cyndie L TELEVISION AUTHORITY, LA EDUCATIONAL Pilant, Clyde R Rannals, Tracey Lynne Blum, Lucile J Davidge, Robert C Simpson, Barbara A Decuir, Barbara France, Frank A Nickel, James W Rasberry, Jr., William C SMALL & EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PAYMENT OPTIONS TASK Cormier, Michael W FORCE Brandt, James C Cravins, Donald (Jr.) R SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE DEPT OF Crawford, Brett A Cunningham, Kevin E Austin-Duffin, Jocelyn Renea Weisner, Carmen D Dardenne (Sen), Jay DeWitt, (Rep) Charlie Drennen, Mark C Hainkel, Jr (Sen), John J SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, LA STATE BD OF CERTIFIED Ieyoub, Richard P Kennedy, John N Aultman, Everett Taylor (Jr.) Earthly, Theresa LeBlanc (Rep), Jerry L McDonald, Jr, Alden J SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT, BD OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, LA COMMISSIONERS Hood, William H Gisclair, Roy J TOURISM PROMOTION DISTRICT, BD OF DIRECTORS SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION FOR THE LA Bobb-Semple, Keith Raxsdale, Victor R McLemore, David G Watts, Lawrence L TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT, DEPT OF SOUTHERN RAPID RAIL TRANSIT COMMISSION, Temple, William H FORMERLY LA-MISS-AL TRANSIT COMM Romano, Stephen A Schedler, (Sen), Tom VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION Aucoin, Charles D Beasley, Don A SOYBEAN & GRAIN RESEARCH & PROMOTION BOARD, Cole, Jr., Lloyd J Cadoria, Sherian LA Gilliard, Isaac (Jr) Hatchett, William M Schexnayder, Donald M Schexnayder, Jr., Raymond S Lovett, Arthur L Severson, Paul M Wilkewitz, Precilla L SPARTA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Aubrey, David J Brantley, Kim L VETERINARY MEDICINE EXAMINERS, LA BD OF Butler, James B Byars, Herbert Davis, James Edwin Carlisle, Gary Coleman, T. E."Gene" Durrett, Richard I Hogan, Don VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELORS BD OF Holtzclaw, Thomas L Martin, James W EXAMINERS, LA LICENSED PROFESSIONAL McDonald, Olevia D Price, Bobby E Blackwell, Terry L Reeves, Ira D Reppond, Jackie Scarborough, C.T. (Tommy) Shackelford, John WATER WELL DRILLERS, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Smith, Morgan C Wiltcher, George W THE REGULATION & CONTROL OF Zuber, W. Richard Leleux, Harold P Williamson, Sr., Larry D SPEECH PATHLOLGY & AUDIOLOGY, LA BD OF WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT, BD OF EXAMINERS OF COMMISSIONERS Mouton, Annie L Phillips, Kerri Amstutz, Diann Waguespack, Glenn M WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS, LA BD OF ST. LANDRY PARISH PARI-MUTUEL LIVE RACING Greene, Randy Gremillion, Wayne J FACILITY ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT & GAMING King, Fredric CONTROL Doucet, Mary R Dupuis-Fontenot, Elise WILDLIFE & FISHERIES COMMISSION, LA Firmin, Cornelius Fontenot, J. Ryan Delacroix, III, Warren A Stone, Henry J Hardy, Sr., Gerald J Murray, Mary V Sandoz, Jr, Lawrence B WORKER'S COMPENSATION CORPORATION, BD OF DIRECTORS ST. TAMMANY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Fagan, Barbara L COMMISSION Doherty, Jr., David L McMath, Tiffany L WORKFORCE COMMISSION, LA Brown, George W Hawkins, Clarence W STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL Lawson, Huey P Blanchard, Chyvonne Blanchard, Tessie Cole, W. Troy Killam, Susan G State of Louisiana King-Weir, Phyllis Morris, Johnnie A OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Waker, Rene Baton Rouge May 1, 2000 Page 6 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

To the Honorable President and members of the Senate: EAST BATON ROUGE James F. Beatty, Jr. Mittie P. Chaney Please be advised that the following individuals have been 1930 Florida Ave., S.W. 11059 Johnson Rd. commissioned as Notaries Public for the parishes indicated through Denham Springs, LA 70726 Denham Springs, LA 70726 April 30, 2000. In compliance with Article IV, Section 5(H)(3) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, I do hereby present them for your Shalond N. Essix Ron C. Henderson review. 7250 Perkins Rd., Apt. 925 950 North 5th St. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Sincerely, M. J. "MIKE" FOSTER, JR. Steven M. Mauterer Jeff W. Traylor 2833 Brakley Dr., Ste. A 918 Government St. ACADIA ASSUMPTION Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Brandi M. Doucet Brent P. Mayeaux 347 Mcmanus Drive 105 Melissa St. EVANGELINE IBERIA Eunice, LA 70535 Labadieville, LA 70372 Nicole V. Savoy Dickie John Fremin 1815 Rue De Coton 1208 Eden St. AVOYELLES Ville Platte, LA 70586 New Iberia, LA 70560 Gregory B. Dauzat Maria Moreau 305 North Main St. 117 East Ogden Street JEFFERSON Marksville, LA 71351 Marksville, LA 71351 Thomas Joseph Butler 2103 Audubon Trace Pamela Pegram St. Romain Janet Townsend Webb Jefferson, LA 70121 220 Tinica Dr. East P.O. Box 1267 Marksville, LA 71351 Bunkie, LA 71322 LAFAYETTE Jacquelyn Brown Richard A. Chargois BOSSIER 313 Ella St. 9416 W. Congress S. Dianne Meshell Lafayette, LA 70506 Duson, LA 70529 3333 Hwy. 154 Elm Grove, LA 71051 Darryl E. Fontenot Christine Knight 900 E. University 107 Tudor Cr. CADDO Lafayette, LA 70502 Lafayette, LA 70506 Joan E. Beach Victor Brooks 9200 Mansfield Rd. 501 Texas St., Rm. 101 Jonathan Odom Stacey J. Pearson Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71101-5410 121 E. Pont Des Mouton Rd. 121 E. Pont Des Mouton Lafayette, LA 70507 Lafayette, LA 70507 Kathryn M. Covington Mario D'Angelo 220 Pomeroy Dr. 212 Texas St., Ste. 100 Angela P. Quoyser Jahmilah Zakiya Rashida Sekhmet Shreveport, LA 71115 Shreveport, LA 71101 132 Ferndell Ave. P.O. Box 44445 Lafayette, LA 70506 Lafayette, LA 70504 Don W. Emanuel Patricia C. Emanuel 903 Japonica Lane 903 Japonica Lane David Stelly Karen J. Stockwell Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71118 1938 I-49 N. Frontage Road 9416 W. Congress Grand Coteau, LA 70541 Duson, LA 70529 Charlotte M. Graham Marvette M. Griffin 3424 Reily Lane 504 Texas St., Rm. 101 LINCOLN LIVINGSTON Shreveport, LA 71105 Shreveport, LA 71101-5410 Peggy P. May Donald L. Miers, Jr. 1900 Farmerville Hwy. 1930 Florida Ave., S.W. Delana Hayes Jane D. Law Ruston, LA 71270 Denham Springs, LA 70726 8847 Bernay Drive 1120 S. Pointe Pkwy., Bldg. A Shreveport, LA 71118 Shreveport, LA 71105 MOREHOUSE Terry Bowen Allen Campbell Rz Beason Manshack Cynthia D. Morvan 9464 Bill Grobe Rd. 9504 Lee Harrison Rd. P.O. Box 37114 401 Market St., Ste. 1400 Bastrop, LA 71220 Bastrop, LA 71220 Shreveport, LA 71133 Shreveport, LA 71107 NATCHITOCHES Shirley Jean Parker Marie E. Robbins Stacey D. Quick Karen P. Vines 2822 Frostwood Drive 8700 Millicent Way, #1804 P.O. Box 390 5826 Hwy. 6 Shreveport, LA 71108 Shreveport, LA 71105 Ashland, LA 71002 Natchitoches, LA 71457 Stephanie P. Smith Mary Kay Tallant ORLEANS 403 Browning Street 3010 Knight Street, Ste. 150 Kimberly Lieder Abramson Karen M. Dicke Shreveport, LA 71106 Shreveport, LA 71105 1100 Poydras St., Ste. 1250 336 Lafayette St., Ste. 200 New Orleans, LA 70163 New Orleans, LA 70130 Glenda M. Vaughan 9122 Blom Blvd. Maimuna Dakubu Magee John T. Nesser, IV Shreveport, LA 71118 421 Loyola Ave., Rm. 206 1100 Poydras, Ste. 1250 New Orleans, LA 70112 New Orleans, LA 70163 CONCORDIA Nancy S. Meng Margaret L. Sunkel Cherish D. Van Mullem 6822 Highway 84 West 755 Magazine St. 755 Magazine St. Ferriday, LA 71334 New Orleans, LA 70130 New Orleans, LA 70130 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 7 SENATE May 3, 2000

RAPIDES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6— Tonya L. Baker Janna K. Batson BY SENATOR SCHEDLER P.O. Box 582 1600 Harris St. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Boyce, LA 71409 Alexandria, LA 71301 To designate August, 2000 as Adrenoleukodystrophy Awareness Month. Pamela S. Bethany Eloise M. Cook 1777 Jackson St. 3700 Government St. Reported without amendments. Alexandria, LA 71301 Alexandria, LA 71302 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7— BY SENATOR HAINKEL Debbie C. Counts Michelle A. Duhon A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION P.O. Box 12550 5212-C Rue Verdun To offer the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature on behalf of its Alexandria, LA 71315 Alexandria, LA 71303 members, present and past, and on behalf of the citizens of the state to the family of Robert Alexander Katz, a lifelong New Christy R. O'Quin Joycie Pickney Orleanian and a stalwart, courageous, and dedicated civil and 5205 Jackson St. Ext. 2904 Doe Run appellate court judge. Alexandria, LA 71303 Alexandria, LA 71301 Reported without amendments. Angela D. Ross 29 Pete's Lane SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 9— Pineville, LA 71360 BY SENATOR W. FIELDS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ST. JAMES ST. MARY To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of Robert J. Snyder, Jr. Craig M. Rhodes Louisiana on the death of Sam Chase, Jr., husband, father, son, P.O. Box 340 800 Youngs Rd. brother, major, supervisor, corrections veteran, and friend. Lutcher, LA 70071 Morgan City, LA 70380 Reported without amendments. ST. TAMMANY Michelle L. Adamo Laura D. Natal Respectfully submitted, 40614 B. Chinchas Creek Rd. 425 Voters Road ALFRED W. SPEER Slidell, LA 70461 Slidell, LA 70461 Clerk of the House of Representatives TANGIPAHOA Introduction of Senate Bills Judy Ann St. Romain P.O. Box 8664 and Joint Resolutions Mandeville, LA 70470-8664 Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules VERMILION for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Senate Bills Michael J. Bertrand Sheila Kay Elliott and Joint Resolutions a first and second time and referring them to 1019 W. St. Paul Street 1803 H. Mills Hwy. committee. Abbeville, LA 70510 Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 SENATE BILL NO. 75— BY SENATOR HEITMEIER VERNON WEBSTER AN ACT Emma Harvey Ginger Davis Walsh To enact R.S. 47:297(M), relative to personal income taxation; to 4042 Savage Forks Rd. 115 7th N.E. provide for an income tax credit for tolls paid on certain state Leesville, LA 71446 Springhill, LA 71075 bridges and ferries; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for WINN related matters. Jason L. Tarver 203 South Bevill St. On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and Winnfield, LA 71483 referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Messages from the House SENATE BILL NO. 76— BY SENATOR HEITMEIER The following Messages from the House were received and read AN ACT as follows: To amend and reenact R.S. 33:1975 and to enact R.S. 40:1392(C) and (D), relative to tax and taxation; to provide for an exemption to Message from the House tolls on the Crescent City Connection Bridge at New Orleans; and to provide for related matters. CONCURRING IN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call. May 3, 2000 SENATE BILL NO. 77— BY SENATOR HEITMEIER To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate: AN ACT To amend and reenact the introductory paragraph of R.S. 47:820.5(B), I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of relative to taxes; to reduce the toll for toll tag users on the Crescent Representatives has finally concurred in the following Senate City Connection Bridge; to provide for an effective date; and to Concurrent Resolutions: provide for related matters. Page 8 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and SENATE BILL NO. 83— returned to the Calendar, subject to call. BY SENATOR MARIONNEAUX AN ACT SENATE BILL NO. 78— To amend and reenact R.S. 34:851.19 and 851.20(A)(1), relative to BY SENATOR BEAN providing for making an appropriation; to require that certain AN ACT identification number application fees collected by the Department To amend and reenact R.S. 47:301(7)(b), (10)(a), and (18)(a)(iii) and of Wildlife and Fisheries shall be annually appropriated to the (iv), and to enact R.S. 47:301(18)(a)(v), relative to political boating registration section; to provide relative to the use of the subdivision sales and use tax; to exclude from such tax tangible identification numbers; to provide relative to the expenditure of personal property purchased, leased, or rented which is, in turn, appropriated money; and to provide for related matters. leased or rented; 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 returned to the Calendar, subject to call. referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs. SENATE BILL NO. 84— SENATE BILL NO. 79— BY SENATOR MICHOT BY SENATOR SCHEDLER AN ACT AN ACT To enact R.S. 33:9033.4, relative to economic development; to provide To amend and reenact R.S. 47:301(14)(g)(i), relative to sales and use for sales tax increment financing for the Lafayette Economic tax; to provide for an exclusion from political subdivision sales and Development Authority; and to provide for related matters. use tax for certain repairs to tangible personal property; and to provide for related matters. On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs. On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs. SENATE BILL NO. 85— BY SENATOR MICHOT SENATE BILL NO. 80— AN ACT BY SENATOR BARHAM To amend and reenact R.S. 51:2461(A) and to repeal R.S. 51:2461(B), AN ACT relative to tax credits; to provide relative to incentive tax credits To amend and reenact R.S. 47:287.12, relative to corporate income tax; under the Louisiana Quality Jobs Program; to remove the time to provide for amendments to provisions concerning corporate limitation on receiving applications for incentive tax credits; and to income tax; and to provide for related matters. 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 returned to the Calendar, subject to call. referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. SENATE BILL NO. 81— SENATE BILL NO. 86— BY SENATOR THOMAS BY SENATOR CAMPBELL AN ACT AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3095(A)(1) and 3096(E)(3) and to enact To enact R.S. 47:301(10)(s), (13)(f), (14)(j), and (18)(g), relative to R.S. 17:3098(E) and Subpart V of Part I of Chapter 1 of Title 47 taxation of goods and services sold, leased or used in connection of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. with funerals; and to provide for related matters. 47:120.62, and R.S. 47:293(6)(a)(vi), relative to the Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program; to provide that On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and deposits made in education savings accounts as part of such referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. program are exempt from state income taxation up to a certain amount; to increase tuition assistance grant rates at certain levels SENATE BILL NO. 87— of adjusted gross income; to specify that the basis for a BY SENATOR ROMERO determination of the tuition assistance grant rates is federal AN ACT adjusted gross income; to provide for income taxation of amounts To amend and reenact R.S. 47:1925.1 and 1925.2 relative to converted from such accounts for other than educational purposes; assessment districts; to provide for the establishment of tax to provide for disposition of certain state income tax refunds; and assessment districts in certain parishes; and to provide for related to provide for related matters. 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 Local and Municipal Affairs. SENATE BILL NO. 82— Introduction of Resolutions, BY SENATOR MARIONNEAUX AN ACT Senate and Concurrent To amend and reenact R.S. 30:2418(I) and to enact R.S. 30:2413.1, Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules relative to decreasing revenues from the sale of new tires; to for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Resolutions, provide for a decrease in the amount of funds deposited in the Senate and Concurrent, a first and second time and acting upon them Waste Tire Management Fund; to provide for a tax on the sale of as follows: certain new tires and for the discontinuance of a fee on said tires; to provide for deduction of certain monies from the Waste Tire SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10— Management Fund; and to provide for related matters. BY SENATORS ULLO AND ROBICHAUX A RESOLUTION On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and To urge and request the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission returned to the Calendar, subject to call. to open the shrimp season in Zone 2 no later than May 8, 2000. 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 9 SENATE May 3, 2000

On motion of Senator Ullo, the resolution was read by title and Messages from the House adopted. The following Messages from the House were received and read SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11— as follows: BY SENATOR DARDENNE A RESOLUTION To recognize Wednesday, May 10, 2000, as Dental Hygiene Day and Message from the House to commend dental hygienists around the state for their outstanding contributions to the oral health of citizens of the state. ASKING CONCURRENCE IN HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS On motion of Senator Dardenne, the resolution was read by title and adopted. May 3, 2000 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12 To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate: BY SENATOR HOYT A RESOLUTION I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House of To urge and request the Senate Committee on Transportation, Representatives has finally passed and asks your concurrence in the Highways and Public Works to meet, study, and review the fees following House Concurrent Resolutions: charged for right-of-way permits for telecommunications installations. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24— BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public To urge and request the governor and the secretary of the Department Works. of Health and Hospitals to pursue all opportunities for Louisiana to receive enhanced federal funding for its Medicaid program through SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13— the Intergovernmental Transfer Program. BY SENATOR SMITH A RESOLUTION HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25— To urge and request the Department of Transportation and BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNS Development to install a sign and warning stripes and/or bumps on A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION the roadway which would notify motorists of a stop sign ahead at To express the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature upon the death the intersection of Louisiana Highway 505 West and Louisiana of Mrs. Ilene Fleniken Seale of Sulphur and to recognize and Highway 167 in Jackson Parish. record her many contributions to her community and state. On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27— BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHNEIDER referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Works. To commend Thierry Manoncourt, of the renowned Figeac Vineyards of St. Emilion, for his historic contributions to excellence in wine SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10— BY SENATOR SCHEDLER making. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To create the Louisiana Child Visitation Center Review Commission to HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28— BY REPRESENTATIVE FRITH study the feasibility of establishing child visitation centers in the A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION state to provide safe, supervised settings for noncustodial parents To urge and request that law enforcement agencies enforce criminal to meet and visit with their children. laws (R.S. 14:67.5) and increase enforcement efforts to prevent the theft of crawfish in Louisiana. On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary A. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED W. SPEER SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 11— BY SENATOR MICHOT Clerk of the House of Representatives A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request the Board of Regents to rename the Lafayette House Concurrent Resolutions Technical College as the Ted A. Ardoin Technical College. Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and to take up at this time the following House Concurrent Resolutions just referred to the Committee on Education. received from the House which were taken up, read a first and second time by their titles and acted upon as follows: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12— BY SENATOR SMITH HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24— A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION BY REPRESENTATIVE MURRAY To urge and request the Department of Transportation and A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Development to designate the area along Louisiana Highway 285 To urge and request the governor and the secretary of the Department between the communities of Los Adais and Allen in Natchitoches of Health and Hospitals to pursue all opportunities for Louisiana to Parish as the community of Spanish Lake and to urge and request receive enhanced federal funding for its Medicaid program through the department to erect appropriate signs to denote the area as the Intergovernmental Transfer Program. Spanish Lake. On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare. referred to the Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works. Page 10 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25— ABSENT BY REPRESENTATIVE JOHNS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Bajoie Heitmeier McPherson To express the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature upon the death Bean Hollis Robichaux of Mrs. Ilene Fleniken Seale of Sulphur and to recognize and Campbell Lentini Theunissen record her many contributions to her community and state. Total—9 The resolution was read by title. Senator Mount moved to concur The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House in the House Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. ROLL CALL HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 28— BY REPRESENTATIVE FRITH The roll was called with the following result: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To urge and request that law enforcement agencies enforce criminal YEAS laws (R.S. 14:67.5) and increase enforcement efforts to prevent the theft of crawfish in Louisiana. Mr. President Fields, W Malone Barham Fontenot Michot On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and Boissiere Gautreaux Mount referred to the Committee on Judiciary C. Cain Hines Romero Chaisson Hoyt Schedler Rules Suspended Cravins Irons Smith Dardenne Johnson Tarver Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules Dean Jones, B Thomas for the purpose of reverting to the Morning Hour. Ellington Jones, C Ullo Fields, C Lambert Introduction of Senate Bills Total—29 NAYS and Joint Resolutions Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules Total—0 for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Senate Bills ABSENT and Joint Resolutions a first and second time and referring them to committee. Bajoie Hollis Robichaux Bean Lentini Theunissen SENATE BILL NO. 88— Campbell Marionneaux BY SENATOR C. JONES Heitmeier McPherson AN ACT Total—10 To amend and reenact R.S. 23:1553(B)(10), relative to providing for making an appropriation; to authorize the appropriation of certain The Chair declared the Senate had concurred in the House monies otherwise directed to a specific use; and to provide for Concurrent Resolution and ordered it returned to the House. related matters. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 27— On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHNEIDER A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION returned to the Calendar, subject to call. To commend Thierry Manoncourt, of the renowned Figeac Vineyards SENATE BILL NO. 89— of St. Emilion, for his historic contributions to excellence in wine BY SENATOR BOISSIERE making. AN ACT To enact R.S. 51:1924(H), (I), and (J), relative to tax credits; to provide The resolution was read by title. Senator Hainkel moved to concur relative for the eligibility of certified Louisiana capital companies in the House Concurrent Resolution. for certified capital for which insurance premiums and income tax credits are allowed; to mandate a reduction in the total amount of ROLL CALL certified capital; and to provide for related matters. The roll was called with the following result: On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. YEAS SENATE BILL NO. 90— Mr. President Fields, W Malone BY SENATOR HOLLIS Barham Fontenot Marionneaux AN ACT Boissiere Gautreaux Michot To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1068(C) and (E)(1)(a) and R.S. Cain Hines Mount 51:1922, 1923(2), (5), and (6)(a)(i), 1935(A)(2) and (3), to enact Chaisson Hoyt Romero R.S. 51:1923(6)(a)(v) and (vi), 1935(A)(4) and 1936, relative to Cravins Irons Schedler certified Louisiana capital companies; to provide for certain credits Dardenne Johnson Smith and investments of such companies; to provide for the rules with Dean Jones, B Tarver respect to companies formed after January 1, 2000; and to provide Ellington Jones, C Thomas for related matters. Fields, C Lambert Ullo Total—30 On motion of Senator Lambert, the bill was read by title and NAYS returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

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SENATE BILL NO. 91— SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14— BY SENATOR FONTENOT BY SENATOR C. D. JONES AN ACT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To enact R.S. 47:305(D)(1)(v), relative to sales tax; to provide for an To suspend until sixty days after final exemption from the sale or use tax for hearing aids prescribed or R.S. 23:1553(B)(10) sold by physicians, audiologists or licensed hearing aid examiners; adjournment of the 2001 Regular Session of the Louisiana and to provide for related matters. Legislature, relative to the use of certain money for certain employment purposes. 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 resolution was read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call. Introduction of Resolutions, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15— Senate and Concurrent BY SENATORS FONTENOT AND MOUNT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Senator Lambert asked for and obtained a suspension of the rules To urge and request the State Board of Elementary and Secondary for the purpose of introducing and reading the following Resolutions, Education, the state Department of Education, the division of Senate and Concurrent, a first and second time and acting upon them as administration, and the governor to consider the increased costs of follows: providing safe and reliable school transportation and to provide for additional funding to local school systems to cover such increased SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14— costs. BY SENATORS ROMERO AND MOUNT A RESOLUTION On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and To express legislative opposition to the dumping of out-of-state waste referred to the Committee on Education. ash inn the state. Privilege Report of the Committee on The resolution was read by title. Senator Mount moved to adopt the Senate Resolution. Senate and Governmental Affairs ROLL CALL ENROLLMENTS The roll was called with the following result: Senator Ullo, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report: YEAS May 3, 2000 Mr. President Fields, W Lambert Barham Fontenot Marionneaux To the President and Members of the Senate: Boissiere Gautreaux Michot Cain Hines Mount I am directed by your Committee on Senate and Governmental Chaisson Hoyt Romero Affairs to submit the following report: Cravins Irons Schedler Dardenne Johnson Smith The following Senate Resolutions have been properly enrolled: Ellington Jones, B Ullo Fields, C Jones, C SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4— BY SENATOR IRONS Total—26 A RESOLUTION NAYS To designate May, 2000 as Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention in Louisiana "Teen Voices: Raising the Standards and Calling for Dean Total—1 Solutions" Month. ABSENT SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5— BY SENATOR BAJOIE Bajoie Hollis Robichaux A RESOLUTION Bean Lentini Tarver To recognize and commend the students of the Future Farmers of Campbell Malone Theunissen America Co-op at Booker T. Washington High School in New Heitmeier McPherson Thomas Orleans for the services they provide through agriscience programs Total—12 in the community, and to acknowledge the faculty advisers for their efforts in providing the students invaluable experience and The Chair declared the Senate had adopted the Senate Resolution. inspiring the students to achieve at levels that will enable them to compete in business upon graduation from high school. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13— BY SENATOR FONTENOT SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8— A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION BY SENATOR THEUNISSEN To memorialize Congress to pass HJR 77, relative to the possession, A RESOLUTION ownership and control of the Panama Canal and Canal Zone, To recognize and commend Sister Marie Habetz for sixty years of thereby giving notice to the government of Panama of the decree dedication and consecration to God, to church, and to the service of nullity of the 1977 Carter-Torrijos treaties, and that the United of others. States recognizes that the Hay-Gunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903 has never been voided and remains legally binding. On motion of Senator Lambert, the resolution was read by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection. Page 12 SENATE 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS May 3, 2000

Respectfully submitted, To the Honorable President and Members of the Senate: CHRIS ULLO Chairman I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Speaker of the House of Representatives has signed the following House Concurrent The foregoing Senate Resolutions were signed by the President of Resolutions: the Senate and presented to the Secretary of State by the Secretary. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4— BY REPRESENTATIVES DOWNER, ALARIO, E. ALEXANDER, R. Privilege Report of the Committee on ALEXANDER, ANSARDI, BAUDOIN, BAYLOR, BOWLER, BROOME, Senate and Governmental Affairs BRUCE, BRUNEAU, K. CARTER, R. CARTER, CAZAYOUX, CLARKSON, CRANE, CROWE, CURTIS, DAMICO, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DEVILLIER, DEWITT, DIEZ, DOERGE, DONELON, DUPRE, DURAND, ERDEY, FARRAR, FAUCHEUX, FLAVIN, FRITH, FRUGE, FUTRELL, GLOVER, GREEN, ENROLLMENTS GUILLORY, HAMMETT, HEATON, HEBERT, HILL, HOLDEN, HOPKINS, HUDSON, HUNTER, ILES, L. JACKSON, M. JACKSON, JOHNS, KATZ, KENNARD, KENNEY, LAFLEUR, LANCASTER, LANDRIEU, LEBLANC, Senator Ullo, Chairman on behalf of the Committee on Senate and LUCAS, MARTINY, MCCALLUM, MCDONALD, MCMAINS, Governmental Affairs, submitted the following report: MONTGOMERY, MORRELL, MORRISH, MURRAY, NEVERS, ODINET, PERKINS, PIERRE, PINAC, PITRE, POWELL, PRATT, QUEZAIRE, RICHMOND, RIDDLE, ROMERO, SALTER, SCALISE, SCHNEIDER, May 3, 2000 SCHWEGMANN, SHAW, GARY SMITH, JACK SMITH, JANE SMITH, JOHN SMITH, SNEED, STELLY, STRAIN, THOMPSON, TOOMY, TOWNSEND, TRAVIS, TRICHE, WADDELL, WALSWORTH, WARNER, WELCH, To the President and Members of the Senate: WILKERSON, WILLARD, WINDHORST, WINSTON, WOOTON, AND WRIGHT AND SENATORS BAJOIE, BARHAM, BEAN, BOISSIERE, CAIN, I am directed by your Committee on Senate and Governmental CAMPBELL, CHAISSON, CRAVINS, DARDENNE, DEAN, ELLINGTON, C. FIELDS, W. FIELDS, FONTENOT, GAUTREAUX, HAINKEL, HEITMEIER, Affairs to submit the following report: HINES, HOLLIS, HOYT, IRONS, JOHNSON, B. JONES, C. JONES, LAMBERT, LENTINI, MALONE, MARIONNEAUX, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MOUNT, The following Senate Concurrent Resolutions have been properly ROBICHAUX, ROMERO, SCHEDLER, SMITH, TARVER, THEUNISSEN, THOMAS, AND ULLO enrolled: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend the Louisiana Youth Challenge Program upon its SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2— BY SENATORS HAINKEL, BAJOIE, BARHAM, BEAN, BOISSIERE, CAIN, selection as the Best All-Around Program in the United States. CAMPBELL, CHAISSON, CRAVINS, DARDENNE, DEAN, ELLINGTON, C. FIELDS, W. FIELDS, FONTENOT, GAUTREAUX, HEITMEIER, HINES, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6— HOLLIS, HOYT, IRONS, JOHNSON, B. JONES, C. JONES, LAMBERT, BY REPRESENTATIVE FAUCHEUX LENTINI, MALONE, MARIONNEAUX, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MOUNT, ROBICHAUX, ROMERO, SCHEDLER, SMITH, TARVER, THEUNISSEN, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THOMAS AND ULLO AND REPRESENTATIVE DEWITT To recognize September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION and to encourage ovarian cancer awareness and education in To recognize and commend the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. Louisiana for fifty years of service to the Legislature of Louisiana and the citizens of this state. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7— BY REPRESENTATIVES MCMAINS, E. ALEXANDER, DEVILLIER, GREEN, MARTINY, QUEZAIRE, JACK SMITH, JANE SMITH, THOMPSON, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3— TOWNSEND, WINDHORST, ALARIO, R. ALEXANDER, ANSARDI, BY SENATORS HAINKEL, BAJOIE, BARHAM, BEAN, BOISSIERE, CAIN, BAUDOIN, BAYLOR, BOWLER, BROOME, BRUCE, BRUNEAU, K. CARTER, CAMPBELL, CHAISSON, CRAVINS, DARDENNE, DEAN, ELLINGTON, C. R. CARTER, CAZAYOUX, CLARKSON, CRANE, CROWE, CURTIS, DAMICO, FIELDS, W. FIELDS, FONTENOT, GAUTREAUX, HEITMEIER, HINES, DANIEL, DARTEZ, DEWITT, DIEZ, DOERGE, DONELON, DOWNER, HOLLIS, HOYT, IRONS, JOHNSON, B. JONES, C. JONES, LAMBERT, DUPRE, DURAND, ERDEY, FARRAR, FAUCHEUX, FLAVIN, FRITH, LENTINI, MALONE, MARIONNEAUX, MCPHERSON, MICHOT, MOUNT, FRUGE, FUTRELL, GLOVER, GUILLORY, HAMMETT, HEATON, HEBERT, ROBICHAUX, ROMERO, SCHEDLER, SMITH, TARVER, THEUNISSEN, HILL, HOLDEN, HOPKINS, HUDSON, HUNTER, ILES, L. JACKSON, M. THOMAS AND ULLO AND REPRESENTATIVES BRUNEAU AND MORRISH JACKSON, JOHNS, KATZ, KENNARD, KENNEY, LAFLEUR, LANCASTER, A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION LANDRIEU, LEBLANC, LUCAS, MCCALLUM, MCDONALD, To commend Jimmy Martin, former Louisiana state representative and MONTGOMERY, MORRELL, MORRISH, MURRAY, NEVERS, ODINET, PERKINS, PIERRE, PINAC, PITRE, POWELL, PRATT, RICHMOND, RIDDLE, mayor of Welsh, Louisiana on his induction into the St. Stanislaus ROMERO, SALTER, SCALISE, SCHNEIDER, SCHWEGMANN, SHAW, GARY Hall of Fame at the St. Stanislaus College Annual Founder's SMITH, JOHN SMITH, SNEED, STELLY, STRAIN, TOOMY, TRAVIS, TRICHE, WADDELL, WALSWORTH, WARNER, WELCH, WILKERSON, Society Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction on April 8, 2000 and WILLARD, WINSTON, WOOTON, AND WRIGHT AND SENATORS to record for posterity the enduring appreciation of the members of DARDENNE, BARHAM, DEAN, GAUTREAUX, HEITMEIER, LAMBERT, the Legislature of Louisiana for his contributions to his family, his LENTINI, MALONE, MARIONNEAUX, MICHOT, SMITH, BAJOIE, BEAN, BOISSIERE, CAIN, CAMPBELL, CHAISSON, CRAVINS, ELLINGTON, C. college, his community, and his state. FIELDS, W. FIELDS, FONTENOT, HAINKEL, HINES, HOLLIS, HOYT, IRONS, JOHNSON, B. JONES, C. JONES, MCPHERSON, MOUNT, ROBICHAUX, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 4— ROMERO, SCHEDLER, TARVER, THEUNISSEN, THOMAS, AND ULLO BY SENATORS THEUNISSEN AND HOYT AND REPRESENTATIVES PINAC A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AND MORRISH To commend Janeen Lenore Brinson, Tiffany Cummins, Lauren M. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Goins, Alan Gregoire, Tara Michelle Hinds, Bridget Renee Hunter, To designate May 11, 2000, as "FFA Day" at the Louisiana Legislature. Adam Long, Emily Schmidt, Beth Erin Verret, and Johnny Walker for receiving Louisiana Young Heroes awards. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS ULLO HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8— Chairman BY REPRESENTATIVE WELCH A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION The foregoing Senate Concurrent Resolutions were signed by the To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Legislature of President of the Senate. Louisiana upon the death of Ethel M. Weston. Message from the House HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10— BY REPRESENTATIVES RIDDLE AND HILL A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SIGNED HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS To recognize October as American Indian Heritage Month in Louisiana. May 3, 2000 3rd DAY'S PROCEEDINGS Page 13 SENATE May 3, 2000

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14— BY REPRESENTATIVE MARTINY AND SENATOR LENTINI A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Michael A. Swiatkiewicz of Kenner upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17— BY REPRESENTATIVES PIERRE, PINAC, E. ALEXANDER, LEBLANC, AND BAUDOIN AND SENATORS CRAVINS AND MICHOT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend Gerald Boudreaux of Lafayette upon his receipt of the Naismith Men's College Official of the Year Award. and asked that the President of the Senate affix his signature to the same. Respectfully submitted, ALFRED W. SPEER Clerk of the House of Representatives The House Concurrent Resolutions contained herein were signed by the President of the Senate. Leaves of Absence The following leaves of absence were asked for and granted: Bajoie 1 Day Bean 1 Day Campbell 1 Day Heitmeier 1 Day Hollis 1 Day Lentini 1 Day McPherson 1 Day Robichaux 1 Day Theunissen 1 Day Adjournment Senator Lambert moved that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. The President of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until 5:00 o'clock P.M. on Thursday, May 11, 2000. MICHAEL S. BAER, III Secretary of the Senate GAYE F. HAMILTON Journal Clerk