Subject Index

Regular Session 2004

Prepared by the staff of the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT HEADINGS

Administration Insurance Agriculture Intergovernmental Relations Animals International Affairs Appropriations Labor & Employment Boards & Commissions Law Enforcement & Officers Bonds Legislative Affairs Buildings & Grounds, Public Military & Veterans Affairs Children, Juveniles & Minors Minerals, Oil & Gas Civil Law & Procedure Motor Vehicles Civil Rights Municipalities Colleges & Universities Natural Resources Commerce & Economic Development Nonprofit Organizations Communications & Information Occupations & Professions Technology Parishes Constitutional Amendments (La.) Property Contracts Public Officials & Employees Courts Public Safety & Corrections Crimes & Criminal Procedure Public Utilities Culture, Recreation & Tourism Racing Education Reorganization, Governmental Elections Retirement Energy Revenue & Taxation Environment Special Districts & Authorities Exceptional Persons State Government Family Law Suits Against the State & Political Subdivisions Finance & Financial Institutions Transportation Fire Protection & Officers Unemployment Compensation Gambling United States Government Governmental Finance Water & Waterways Governor Wildlife & Fisheries Health & Social Services Worker's Compensation ABBREVIATIONS

1bldg.st First (and other numerical sequences) Building

& CAFR And Comprehensive Annual Financial Report a/c CAFTA Air conditioning Central America Free Trade Agreement

ADA CAPCO Americans with Disabilities Act Capital Companies (Program)

ADHC CASA Adult Day Health Care Court Appointed Special Advocate add'l co./cos. Additional Company/companies

AASHTO COLA American Association of State & Highway Cost of Living Adjustment Transportation Officials corp. A.G. Corporation Attorney General CPA APRN Certified Public Accountant Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CPI assn./assns. Consumer Price Index Association/associations CPI-U ATM Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers Automated Teller Machine CSREES AUSFTA Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Australian Free Trade Agreement Service

BCCM D.A. Biloxi-Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogee District Attorney Indians DAF BESE Department of Agriculture & Forestry Board of Elementary & Secondary Education DARE Drug Abuse Resistance Education BIDCO Business & Industrial Development Company DCRT Department of Culture, Recreation & B.R. Tourism Baton Rouge dept./depts. EMS Department/departments Emergency Medical Services

DED EMT Department of Economic Development Emergency medical technician

DEQ EPA Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Protection Agency dist. exam District Examination div. f/ Division From

DHH FCC Department of Health & Hospitals Federal Communications Commission

DOI FERC Department of Insurance Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

DNR FINS Department of Natural Resources Families in Need of Services

DOA FITAP Division of Administration Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program DOTD Department of Transportation & FY Development Fiscal Year

DPS&C GED Department of Public Safety & General Education Development (diploma) Corrections GSA DOR General Services Administration Department of Revenue Gov./gov. DROP Governor (with proper name) Deferred Retirement Option Plan governor (generic reference)

DSS gov't Department of Social Services Government

DWF GPA Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Grade Point Average

DWI HMO Driving While Intoxicated Health Maintenance Organization e-mail hwy./hwys. Electronic Mail Highway/ Highways

EBR H.S. East Baton Rouge (Parish) High School HVACR LEAP Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration La. Educational Assessment Program

ICF/MR LEDC Intermediate Care Facility for the La. Economic Development Corporation Mentally Retarded LEEF ID La. Education Excellence Fund Identification LFO info Legislative Fiscal Office Information LHFA INS La. Housing Finance Agency Immigration & Naturalization Service LIGA Inst. La. Insurance Guaranty Association Institute LLC internat'l Limited liability corporation/company International LLP IRA Limited liability partnership Individual Retirement Account LOSFA IRS La. Office of Student Financial Aid Internal Revenue Service LPC JDC Licensed Professional Counselor Judicial District Court LPFA JLCB La. Public Facilities Authority Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget LSERS lab La. School Employees’ Retirement System Laboratory LSFAC La. La. Student Financial Assistance Commission Louisiana LSPPRS LaCHIP La. State Police Pension & Retirement System La. Children's Health Insurance Program LSLERS LASERS Louisiana School Lunch Employees' Retirement System La. State Employees Retirement System LSU L.B.C.C.I Louisiana State University La. Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information LSU HSC La. State University Health Sciences Centers (includes LCTCS New Orleans and Shreveport) La. Community & Technical College System LSU HSC-NO La. State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans LSU HSC-S NFL La. State University Health Sciences Center at National Football League Shreveport N.O. LTC New Orleans La. Technical College NOCCA Lt. Gov. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Lieutenant Governor NSF MCO Not sufficient funds Managed Care Organization # mfg. Number Manufacturing OCS MFP Outer Continental Shelf Minimum Foundation Program (formula) OFI mgr. Office of Financial Institutions Manager OGB mgt. Office of Group Benefits Management ofc. Miss. Office Mississippi OMV Miss. R. Office of Motor Vehicles Mississippi River org. MMR Organization Measles, Mumps, Rubella OSHA MRGO Occupational Safety & Health Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Administration

NAIC % National Association of Insurance Commissioners Percent

NASCAR PIAL National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Property Insurance Association of La. nat'l pop'n National Population

NBA P.O.S.T National Basketball Association Peace Officer Standards & Training Council

NCAA PPO National Collegiate Athletic Association Preferred Provider Organization

NCLB PR No Child Left Behind Public Relations pro SPRF Professional Sheriff's Pension & Retirement Fund

Prof. SREB Professor Southern Regional Education Board

PSC St. Public Service Commission Saint______/ Street

R. START River (when used with a specific name) Student Tuition Assistance & Revenue Trust Program R.S. Revised Statutes/Regular Session STEP Strategies to Empower People Program regs. Regulations STD Sexually Transmitted Diseases rehab Rehabilitation SU Southern University Rep. Representative SUNO Southern University in New Orleans Rev. Reverend TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy RFP Families Request for Proposal TIMED RN Transportation Infrastructure Registered Nurse for Economic Development

Rd. TOPS Road Tuition Opportunity Program

SAMHSA TRSL Substance Abuse & Mental Health Teachers' Retirement System of La. Services Administration ULL Sec'y University of La. - Lafayette Secretary ULM SELF University of La. - Monroe Support Education in La. First Fund ULS Sen. University of La. System Senator UMC SIDS University Medical Center (Lafayette) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Univ. specs University Specifications UCC with a space, with 2 words - "w/_ID") Uniform Commercial Code W&F Wildlife and Fisheries (Commission) US United States WBR West Baton Rouge USDA US Department of Agriculture WMA Wildlife Management Area w/ With yr./yrs. (without a space, with 1 word - "w/in" Year/years

USER'S GUIDE TO THE SUBJECT INDEX

1. Legislative studies: Studies by legislative committees (or bodies with legislators as members) are entered under Legislative Affairs: Committee Studies, and under a subject entry as well.

2. Non-legislative studies: Studies by non-legislative entities are entered in a subject section, but not under the agency conducting the study.

3. Departmental entries: Only bills directly affecting the organization and management of a department appear under the department/office entry. All programs and other responsibilities of departments are located under subject heading(s). Administrative rule legislation appears under Administration: Procedure.

4. Parish/municipal topics: Most bills dealing with parishes and municipalities are entered under a specific subject heading, but are not entered under Parishes or Municipalities.

5. Retirement systems: Bills about the various retirement systems are only entered under Retirement. For example, bills dealing with firefighters' retirement will not appear under Fire Protection & Officers.

6. Appropriations: Bills that actually make an appropriation will only appear under the Appropriations heading.

ADMINISTRATION (See also Buildings & Grounds, Public; Contracts; Governmental Finance; State Government) Administrative procedure, see Procedure Budgetary control, see Governmental Finance Commissioner of Administration, see Division of Administration/Commissioner Contractual Review Info technology; small business award, goal ...... SB 40* Public contract; bid/RFP, notice; electronic interactive environment...... ACT 433 Division of Administration Commissioner; mgt., program analysis; report...... ACT 20 Planning office; technical correction ...... ACT 33 Private entity; public land operation revenue; report ...... SB 27* Facility Planning & Control Capital outlay procedure; non-state entity, self administration; study ...... SCR 116 Payroll Deduction; domestic companies; bond ...... ACT 284 Deduction; insurance product, foreign companies ...... ACT 589 Electronic transfer ...... ACT 23 Electronic transfer; study...... HCR 15 Procedure Capital outlay; non-state entity, self administration; study ...... SCR 116 Cooperative endeavor agreement; tracking ...... SB 39* Hearing; perjury...... ACT 399 Program evaluation/strategic plans; oversight; report...... ACT 20 Work-site safety, reflective material; standards; DOTD rules/regs...... ACT 127 Property Control Surplus; auction, electronic technology ...... ACT 19 Purchasing, see Contracts Register, La.; see Communications & Information Technology Risk Management Cost/data comparison; commercial/self-insurance, report...... ACT 160 Programs; study...... SCR 144 Surplus property, see Property Control Telecommunications management, see Communications & Information Technology: Telecommunications; Telephones

Adoption, see Family Law Adult education, see Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges; Education: Vocational Education Advertising, see Communications & Information Technology: Advertising; Official Journal; Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Aged, see Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging; specific subject; Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption; Retirement

AGRICULTURE Animals, see Livestock; terms under Animals Aquaculture, see Wildlife & Fisheries Bee Industry Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Commodities (Usually see specific commodity) California import; public health/safety standards task force...... HCR 137 Preference to La. products/services, see Commerce & Economic Development; Contracts: Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Security device; financing statement...... ACT 63 Crawfish, see Wildlife & Fisheries

* Denotes veto AGRICULTURE (continued) Crops (See also specific crop) Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Agricultural firm, La.; preference, bid/do business...... ACT 271 Produce, fresh locally grown ...... SR 66 Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Security device; financing statement...... ACT 63 Security device; security interest/privilege ranking...... ACT 303 Dairy Industry Australian Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA); impact...... HCR 195 Promotion; retail sale...... SCR 86 Promotion; retail sale, product/value-added product ...... HCR 201 Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Farm Vehicles Driver's license; applicant, test...... ACT 387 Trailers/trucks, see Motor Vehicles: Trailers; Trucks & Trucking Industry Farmers & Farming Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Agricultural firm, La.; preference, bid/do business...... ACT 271 Multiperil insurance ...... ACT 106 Food, see Commerce & Economic Development Forestry & forests, see Natural Resources Horticulture Commission, see Occupations & Professions Laborers, see Labor & Employment: Employment; Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation Liquefied petroleum gas, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Livestock Disease, contagious; restraint/carcass disposal; penalty...... ACT 39 Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Milk, see Dairy Industry Poultry Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Produce Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Rice Bid contract; payment/possession...... ACT 580 Rural development, see Commerce & Economic Development Strawberries Marketing Board; membership/powers; assessment/promotion ...... ACT 764 Sugarcane Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)...... HCR 113 SR 115 Hauler, see Motor Vehicles: Trucks & Trucking Industry Weights & Measures Petroleum product; violation ...... ACT 47

Airports, see Transportation: Aircraft & Aviation; Airports Alcoholic beverages, see Commerce & Economic Development; Revenue & Taxation: Alcoholic Beverage Tax Ambulance service, see Health & Social Services: Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services; Motor Vehicles: Emergency Vehicles; Special Districts & Authorities: Ambulance Service Districts Amusements, see terms under Culture, Recreation & Tourism; Gambling; Nonprofit Organizations; Racing

ANIMALS (See also Agriculture; Wildlife & Fisheries) Birds, see Wildlife & Fisheries Cruelty to animals, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Dogfighting, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure

* Denotes veto ANIMALS (continued) Domesticated Animals (Usually see specific animal; Agriculture: Livestock) Disease, contagious; restraint/carcass disposal; penalty...... ACT 39 Theft; definition ...... ACT 749 Fish (Usually see Wildlife & Fisheries) Aquatic Invasive Species Council & Task Force ...... ACT 185 Horses (See also Racing: Horse Racing) Disease, contagious; restraint/carcass disposal; penalty...... ACT 39 Wild; management, Kisatchie National Forest...... HCR 356 Turtles Aquatic Chelonian Research & Promotion Board...... ACT 913 Veterinarians, see Occupations & Professions Welfare Commission; membership ...... ACT 74 Commission; membership/duties/funding ...... ACT 189 Cruelty, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Cruelty to Animals Wild & Exotic Animals Aquatic Invasive Species Council & Task Force ...... ACT 185 Bear; wild; feed ...... ACT 164 Zoo/circus; kill for sport ...... ACT 891

APPROPRIATIONS (Funding legislation only; usually see Governmental Finance) Ancillary Funds 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 4 Capital Outlay 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 2 Omnibus Bond Authorization Act, see Bonds Program; see Governmental Finance: Capital Outlay Procedure General Appropriation Bill (See also Governmental Finance: Appropriation Procedure) 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 1 2004-2005 FY; Southern Shrimp Alliance ...... SR 17 2005-2006 FY; school; classroom technology ...... HCR 319 Judicial Expenses 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 5 Legislative Expenses 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 6 Procedural matters, see Governmental Finance Supplemental Appropriations 2003-2004 FY ...... ACT 446

Aquaculture, see Wildlife & Fisheries Archives, see Communications & Information Technology Armed forces, see Military & Veterans Affairs Assessors, see Revenue & Taxation: Tax Assessors; Retirement: Assessors Retirement Fund Athletics, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Sports; Education: Athletics Attorney General, see State Government Attorneys, see Occupations & Professions Auctions, see Administration: Property Control Audits, see Legislative Affairs: Legislative Auditor Automobiles, see Motor Vehicles: specific terms Bail - Bond, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Ballots, see Elections Banks, see Finance & Financial Institutions Benefits, see Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation; Insurance (generally); Retirement BESE, see Education Bicycles, see Motor Vehicles Bids, see Contracts: Purchasing - Public Bid Law; Public Contracts; Public Contracts - Public Works * Denotes veto Billboards, see Communications & Information Technology: Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Birth certificates, see Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics Board of supervisors, higher education; see Colleges & Universities: Boards & Commissions

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (Usually see specific subject; see also Special Districts & Authorities) Abolition of Boards & Commissions Pilot boards, river/bar/steamship ...... ACT 902 Substance Abuse Counselors Certification Board ...... ACT 803 Creation of Boards & Commissions 19th Judicial District Court Building Commission...... ACT 611 Aquaculture Coordinating Council ...... ACT 865 Aquatic Chelonian Research & Promotion Board...... ACT 913 Atchafalaya Parkway Commission...... HCR 350 Automobile Theft & Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority...... ACT 711 Bio-Recovery Technician Certification Commission...... ACT 906 Broadband Advisory Council ...... ACT 167 Certified Employee Assistance Professionals Board...... ACT 920 Children & Youth Planning Board...... ACT 555 Civic Education Commission...... ACT 596 Civil Rights Museum Board...... ACT 731 Decision Making of Persons w/ Cognitive Disabilities Commission ...... SCR 149 Diabetes Initiatives Council ...... ACT 726 Emergency Response Network (LERN) Board ...... ACT 248 Employment of Mental Health Consumers Commission ...... HCR 166 Equal Pay Commission...... ACT 795 Homestead Exemption Advisory Committee ...... SCR 162 La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 McNeill Street Pumping Station Museum Board ...... ACT 545 Men's Health & Wellness Commission ...... SCR 8 Northeast La. Delta Learning Center Advisory Board/Commission...... ACT 721 Nursing Home Quality & Efficiency Board ...... ACT 659 Pilotage Fee Commission...... ACT 902 River Pilot Review & Oversight Board...... ACT 902 School Health Advisory Board ...... ACT 685 Violent Crime Against Women Task Force ...... ACT 518 Women's Health Commission...... ACT 644 Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Schedule Task Force ...... HCR 212 State Boards & Commissions Appointed; membership; composition ...... ACT 733

Boats & Boating, see Water & Waterways; Wildlife & Fisheries: Fishing Vessels; Motor Vehicles: Dealers, Used/Marine

BONDS (See also Finance & Financial Institutions; Governmental Finance; Special Districts & Authorities) Bail, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Bail - Bond Capital outlay; see Omnibus Bond Authorization Act; Appropriations Housing Finance Agency, see Commerce & Economic Development Industrial Development Bonds Ad valorem tax exempt property, local gov't approval; Red River Parishes...... ACT 815 Coushatta Industrial Development Corp; repayment/cooperative agreement ..... ACT 281 Issuance by State or Political Subdivision (See also specific bond) N.O. Community Improvement Act; Redevelopment District ...... ACT 349 Special district, see Special Districts & Authorities Omnibus Bond Authorization Act 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 3 * Denotes veto BONDS (continued) Revenue Bonds Tax increment financing; local gov't subdivision; definition/conditions ...... ACT 897 Surety Bonds (See also Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Bail - Bonds; Insurance: Surety Insurance) Imports; new shipper bonding privilege ...... SCR 152 Insurance third party administrator...... ACT 372 School extracurricular activity ...... ACT 605 Tuition Trust Authority, see Governmental Finance: Public Trusts

Boundaries, see Parishes Bridges, see Transportation Budgets, see terms under Governmental Finance; Appropriations

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS, PUBLIC (See also Culture, Recreation & Tourism; Property: Public Property; Public Property - State) Administration, see Administration: Facility Planning & Control College/university buildings, see Colleges & Universities: Facilities Construction Bldg. permit; local; contractor license/exemption ...... ACT 724 Bldg. permit; security system/residential layout/proprietary work; public record . . ACT 149 Code; enforcement, fire marshal fee schedule...... ACT 326 Public works contract; state purchase/lease/purchase option ...... ACT 361 Leases, see Property Name Addictive Disorder Clinic Office, Lafayette; mtg. room...... SCR 115 Administrative bldg.; entryway/plaza; former parish officer ...... ACT 290 Administrative bldg.; former parish officer...... ACT 289 Golf course, Shreveport; Lakeside; Jerry Tim Brooks ...... HCR 185 Head Start/community center, Jefferson Davis Parish; former educator...... ACT 606 LaSalle Park, Jefferson Parish; Oswald-Dubea Arboretum & Nature Center..... ACT 55 Living person; public property/bldg.; civil penalty...... ACT 577 Mansfield Women's College Museum ...... ACT 229 School auditoriums, Caddo Parish; former principal ...... ACT 718 School baseball stadium; former coach ...... ACT 563 School football stadium; school board member ...... ACT 124 School gymnasium; former school board member ...... ACT 228 State property/bldg.; legislative approval...... ACT 646 Welcome center; legislator...... ACT 564 State Capitol Smoke-free environment...... SCR 132 State Capitol Complex Capitol police; public safety services, DPS&C...... ACT 569 State lands, see Property: Public Property - State

Buses, see Motor Vehicles: School Buses Business, see Commerce & Economic Development; Finance & Financial Institutions; Insurance; Occupations & Professions; Civil Law & Procedure Campaign finance & disclosure, see Elections Candidates, see Elections Capital outlays, see Appropriations; procedure, see Governmental Finance; Bonds: Omnibus Bond Authorization Act Capital punishment, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Career education, see Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges; Education: Vocational Education; Labor & Employment: Job Training Carnivals, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Amusement Parks & Rides; Amusements; Fairs & Festivals Cemeteries, see Commerce & Economic Development

* Denotes veto Charitable organizations, see Nonprofit Organizations; Gambling: Charitable Raffles, Bingo & Keno Licensing Charity hospitals, see Health & Social Services: State Medical Centers Checks, see Occupations & Professions: Currency Exchange Services Child abuse, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Abuse & Neglect of Children Child care, see Health & Social Services: Child Care Facilities Child custody, see Family Law Child support, see Family Law

CHILDREN, JUVENILES & MINORS (See also Family Law; Exceptional Persons; Health & Social Services; Motor Vehicles: Driver's License; Labor & Employment: Employment) Abuse & neglect of children, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Adoption, see Family Law Alcoholic beverages, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Child care facilities, see Health & Social Services Child custody, see Family Law Child in Need of Care Abuse & neglect of children, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Child protection/foster care worker; training ...... ACT 729 Custody; local juvenile detention facility; immunization; Hepatitis B ...... SCR 16 ACT 624 Families in need of services; proceedings, appointed counsel ...... ACT 321 Legal Representation in Child Protection Cases Task Force; study/continuation . . HCR 59 Legal representation, protection cases; compensation...... ACT 664 Legal representation, protection cases; qualification...... ACT 301 Orleans Parish; juvenile court, jurisdiction...... ACT 402 Parental contributions; funds deposit, federal reimbursement ...... ACT 255 Truancy/assessment centers; pilot program sites; FINS ...... ACT 570 Child placing agencies, see Health & Social Services Child support, see Family Law Child welfare services, see Health & Social Services Delinquents, see Juveniles Driver's license, see Motor Vehicles Employment, see Labor & Employment: Employment/Minors Exceptional children, see Exceptional Persons: Children Foster care, see Health & Social Services Illegitimates Name change ...... ACT 26 Immunization, see Health & Social Services: Public Health Inheritance, see Civil Law & Procedure: Successions; Forced Heirship Juveniles At-risk, developmentally disabled; pilot program...... ACT 858 Court, see Courts: Juvenile Courts Delinquent/at-risk; early intervention pilot; St. Mary/Iberia/St. Martin Parish .... ACT 852 Delinquent; adjudicated; confinement ...... ACT 484 Delinquent; adjudication; proceedings ...... ACT 485 Delinquent; blended sentencing program; study ...... SR 94 Delinquent; competency, trial; study ...... HCR 289 Delinquent; local juvenile detention facility; immunization; Hepatitis B ...... SCR 16 ACT 624 Delinquent; right to counsel/waiver ...... ACT 776 Detention facilities; preadjudication custody, costs ...... ACT 120 Detention facilities; special school district; exceptional child; residency ...... ACT 492 Northeast La. Delta Learning Center; Tallulah...... ACT 721 Pregnancy, see Health & Social Services Youth, see Youth Kidnapping, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure * Denotes veto CHILDREN, JUVENILES & MINORS (continued) Minors Crime victim; witness; testimony...... ACT 241 Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative; child development . . HCR 155 Employment, see Labor & Employment: Employment/Minors Public record; provision, copy ...... ACT 759 Sex offenses against; see Sex Offenses Youth, see Youth Newborn infants, see Health & Social Services Pregnancy, see Health & Social Services Prostitution, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Safety belts/equipment, see Motor Vehicles: Bicycles Sex Offenses Evidence; similar crimes/behavior ...... ACT 465 Investigation; report disposition ...... ACT 457 Mandatory reporting; law enforcement agency/child protection unit ...... ACT 78 Mandatory reporting; written report ...... ACT 75 Offenders, see also Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Sex Offenses Reporter, abuse; liability immunity ...... ACT 76 Sexual predator; presence/residence, child play activity/school/bus...... ACT 178 Victim/witness; testimony ...... ACT 241 Support, see Family Law: Child Support TANF/FITAP, see Health & Social Services Tutorship Natural; certificate, property value...... ACT 322 Visitation rights, see Family Law Youth (Usually see Juveniles or Minors) At-risk; early intervention pilot; St. Mary/Iberia/St. Martin Parish...... ACT 852 Center/playground/pool/arcade; sexual predator, presence/residence near ...... ACT 178 Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative; child development . . HCR 155 Enhanced Services Consortium; mental health; pilot program...... ACT 28 Planning board, each judicial district; membership/duty ...... ACT 555 Services unit, DPS&C; function/duty/personnel; transfer youth development .... ACT 7

Churches/religious organizations, see Nonprofit Organizations: Religious Organizations Cigarettes, see Health & Social Services: Smoking Cities, see Municipalities: specific subject City-parish government, see Municipalities; Parishes Civil Code, see Civil Law & Procedure; Contracts; Family Law; Property

CIVIL LAW & PROCEDURE (See also Family Law; Property; Contracts) Actions Declaratory judgment/constitutionality ...... ACT 814 Malpractice, see Malpractice; Malpractice - Medical Tort, see Damages; Liability; Liability, Public; Product Liability Alternative Dispute Resolution Tax collection contract, DOR; cap...... ACT 134 Community property, see Property Contempt of Court Constructive; false statement, child support ...... ACT 159 Contracts, see Contracts Corporations, see Commerce & Economic Development; Nonprofit Organizations Damages (See also Liability; Liability, Public; Product Liability) Firearm industry; tort law abuse ...... HCR 304 SR 36 Pleading; jurisdiction...... ACT 334

* Denotes veto CIVIL LAW & PROCEDURE (continued) Donations Interspousal; third party, contemplation of marriage; definitions ...... ACT 619 Environmental violations, see Environment: Violations Eviction, see Property Evidence Admissibility; recorded instruments, substitute check; time ...... ACT 475 Admissibility; special motion to strike ...... ACT 232 Deposition; objections/counsel ...... ACT 365 Subpoenaed documents; government entity, reimbursement ...... ACT 500 Expropriation, see Property Family law, see Family Law Filiation, see Family Law: Paternity Forced Heirship Definition; capacity; monies recovered by DHH, report ...... HR 120 Inheritance, see Successions Fraud Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act ...... ACT 447 Welfare, investigation; DSS, businesses...... ACT 333 Garnishment Filing notice, written; judgment debtor ...... ACT 741 Notice of seizure; service; time period...... ACT 18 Immunity, see Liability; Liability, Public; Product Liability Inheritance, see Successions; Forced Heirship; Revenue & Taxation: Inheritance Tax Injunctions Child support enforcement ...... ACT 765 Expenditure, suits against the state; deficit/afficavit ...... SB 94* Protective order; application assistance ...... ACT 502 Judgments Cancellation, partial; post-owned/bankruptcy...... ACT 476 Executory; notice, study...... HCR 159 Separate; trial...... SB 94* Tobacco Settlement, see Governmental Finance: Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Juries & Jurors Payment...... ACT 840 Trials; see also Trials, Jury Liability (See also Damages) Architect/engineer/manufactured housing licensee; mold damage; limit ...... ACT 844 Child abuse reporter; immunity ...... ACT 76 Contractors, commercial/marine; mold damage; limit ...... ACT 844 Firearm industry; tort law abuse ...... HCR 304 SR 36 Malpractice, see Malpractice; Malpractice - Medical Off-road vehicle activity; definition ...... ACT 912 Oyster bed ...... ACT 792 Product; see Product Liability Worker's compensation, see Worker's Compensation: Claims Liability, product; see Product Liability Liability, Public (See also Suits Against the State & Political Subdivisions) Clerks of court; limit ...... ACT 769 Community health care agency; gratuitous service/eligibility determination ..... ACT 405 Financial Institutions Office; immunity ...... ACT 587 Malpractice, see Malpractice; Malpractice - Medical Private corp./contractor; public transit authority/agency; limit...... ACT 704 Vehicle operator; .08 blood alcohol level; state limit ...... ACT 394 Malpractice Architect/engineer/manufactured housing licensee; mold damage; limit ...... ACT 844

* Denotes veto CIVIL LAW & PROCEDURE (continued) Malpractice (continued) Contractors, commercial/marine; mold damage; liability ...... ACT 844 Notary; action/prescription; remedial...... ACT 77 Malpractice - Medical Claims; future medical care/related benefits, definitions ...... ACT 181 Intern; ambulance service...... ACT 182 Medical review panel; membership selection...... ACT 311 Medical review panel; state/private ...... ACT 183 Patient's Compensation Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Review panel; report/request, non-reportable...... ACT 306 Marriage, see Family Law Motions Special motion to strike ...... ACT 232 Notaries public, see Occupations & Professions Obligations Insolvency/revocatory action ...... ACT 447 Partnerships, see Commerce & Economic Development Persons Surname; widowed/divorced/remarried ...... ACT 118 Pleadings Damages; jurisdiction...... ACT 334 Privileges & liens, see Property Product Liability Firearm industry; tort law abuse ...... HCR 304 SR 36 Property, see Property Restraining Orders Application assistance ...... ACT 502 Child support enforcement ...... ACT 765 Service of Process Incarcerated person...... ACT 744 Subpoenas Documents, government entity; reimbursement ...... ACT 500 Issuance; appeal/hearing; legislator ...... ACT 873 Welfare fraud, investigation; DSS, businesses...... ACT 333 Successions Forced heirship, see Forced Heirship Proceeding; judgment of possession; inheritance tax ...... ACT 884 Trusts; revocable inter vivos; inheritance tax...... ACT 884 Usufruct; security...... ACT 158 Testaments, see Wills & Testaments Torts, see Damages; Liability; Liability, Public; Product Liability Trials, Jury Expenses...... ACT 840 Tutorship, see Children, Juveniles & Minors Uniform Commercial Code, see Commerce & Economic Development: Louisiana Commercial Laws Usufruct, see Property; Successions Venue Coastal restoration, oyster lease; claim against state...... ACT 217 Wills & Testaments Witness; spouse ...... ACT 231 Witnesses Legislator/employee; court appearance...... ACT 873

* Denotes veto CIVIL RIGHTS Bill of Rights (La.) Freedom to hunt/fish/trap...... ACT 927 Discrimination Brown v. Board of Education; 50th anniversary...... SCR 109 Genetic info; critical illness insurance policy ...... ACT 325 Military personnel, auto insurance coverage lapse; issuance refusal/premium .... ACT 770 School; closure/takeover; governor; repeal...... ACT 449 Student hazing ...... ACT 599 Wage discrimination, see Labor & Employment: Wages Ethnic groups & cultures, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Freedoms, see specific subject French Acadians, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Ethnic Groups & Cultures; Languages Housing, see Commerce & Economic Development Indians BCCM/Pointe-au-Chien; ancestry re-acknowledgement ...... SCR 105 Gaming, see Gambling: Casino Gambling/Tribal Women (See also Health & Social Services: specific subject) Family violence, see Family Law Violent Crime Against Women Task Force ...... ACT 518 Women's Health Commission; DHH ...... ACT 644

Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees; Law Enforcement & Officers: State Police Claims, see Insurance; Suits Against the State & Political Subdivisions; Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation Clerks of court, see Courts Closed meetings, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Meetings Coastal resources, see Natural Resources

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Administrators, see Faculty & Personnel Admissions Community/technical college; nonresident; NCAA standard/minimum test score . ACT 482 Professional degree program; % La. residents; study...... HCR 329 Adult education, see Community & Technical Colleges; Education: Vocational Education Board of Regents, see Boards & Commissions/Regents Boards & Commissions (management) Higher Education Board, single; study...... HCR 263 LCTCS Supervisors; academic freedom/tenure policy, faculty ...... HR 103 Regents; membership, legislators; study...... HCR 254 Regents; Northeast La. Delta Learning Center; Tallulah ...... ACT 721 Community & Technical Colleges Admission; nonresident; NCAA standard/minimum ACT/SAT score ...... ACT 482 Agricultural Education Program; funds allocation ...... SCR 141 Career education; report...... ACT 628 Employees, transfer jurisdiction; board authority...... HR 141 Expansion/modification, coordinated...... SCR 49 Faculty, see Faculty & Personnel Loans/scholarships, see Student Loans & Scholarships Skills Max program; study ...... SCR 104 Summer school/work schedule; reduction ...... SR 135 System; academic freedom/tenure policy, faculty ...... HR 103 System; separate; study ...... SCR 163 Vo-tech, pre-college; see Education: Vocational Education Workforce training; rapid response team ...... HCR 53

* Denotes veto COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (continued) Curricula Articulation; public institution ...... HCR 327 HR 102 Construction mgt.; contractor license renewal form option, donation ...... ACT 352 Northeast La. Delta Learning Center; consortium...... ACT 721 Private investigation; Southern University...... HCR 258 SCR 140 Professional degree program; % La. residents; study...... HCR 329 Employees, see Faculty & Personnel Facilities Construction/modification; community/technical college...... SCR 49 Faculty & Personnel LCTCS; academic freedom/tenure policy ...... HR 103 LCTCS; work schedule ...... SR 135 Nursing, allied health occupation; salary ...... HCR 79 Retirement, see Retirement: Teachers Retirement System Finance Construction mgt. curricula; contractor license renewal form option, donation . . . ACT 352 Education Quality Trust Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Support; nonprofit corp.; definitions; audit ...... ACT 533 Support; nonprofit corp.; public record; written approval ...... ACT 710 Health Sciences Centers, see Medical Schools Louisiana State University (See also Boards & Commissions) Ag Center; Rural Initiatives Center ...... ACT 796 Agricultural Education Program; funds allocation ...... SCR 141 Funds, special; see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds; Special Treasury Funds - Creation Health Sciences Centers, see Medical Schools; Health & Social Services: State Medical Centers Laboratory school; tuition ...... ACT 214 Tuition, see Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program Medical Schools (See also Health & Social Services: State Medical Centers) LSU HSC/state health centers; service, local coordination; indigent/uninsured . . . HCR 331 LSU HSC-NO/Tulane; cooperation; aneurism program, screening ...... SCR 88 LSU HSC-NO; hospital services; report; Medicaid revenue; budget cap ...... ACT 629 LSU HSC-NO; University Medical Center, B.R.; entity ...... ACT 717 LSU HSC-S; independent institution, proposal; study ...... SCR 138 Research, see Research & Development Tuition, see Tuition & Fees Nursing Schools Clinical portion; admission; study ...... HCR 296 Public Institutions Advertisement; Master Plan promotion; budget ...... ACT 35 Athletic dept., intercollegiate sports; automated external defibrillators ...... ACT 885 Construction mgt. curricula; contractor license renewal form option, donation . . . ACT 352 Northeast La. Delta Learning Center; consortium...... ACT 721 Research & Development (See also Commerce & Economic Development) Park; regional; council ...... ACT 672 Proprietary/trade secret info; public records exemption ...... ACT 832 Rural Initiatives Center ...... ACT 796 Southern University (See also Boards & Commissions) Ag Center; Rural Initiatives Center ...... ACT 796 Private investigation; training course...... HCR 258 SCR 140 Tuition, see Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program Sports, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Sports; Education: Athletics Student Loans & Scholarships (See also Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program) Death certificate; Student Financial Assistance Office, access ...... ACT 355 Disabled firefighter/spouse ...... ACT 697 * Denotes veto COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (continued) Student Loans & Scholarships (continued) Financial Assistance Commission; membership...... ACT 201 Financial assistance plan; Master Plan promotion; Regents...... ACT 695 Tuition/aid/funding, integrated policy ...... HCR 253 Veterinary school, food animal; loan forgiveness; state practice ...... ACT 809 Students Immunization; meningococcal disease; study ...... HR 98 Scholarships, see Student Loans & Scholarships Tuition, see Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program Teacher Education PRAXIS exam; student teaching ...... HR 97 Tuition & Fees Disabled firefighter/spouse ...... ACT 697 Financial assistance plan; Master Plan promotion; Regents...... ACT 695 L.E. Fletcher/Sowela Technical-Community College; limit...... ACT 288 Loans, see Student Loans & Scholarships Medical student; tuition payment program; contract obligation ...... ACT 894 Mgt. board, setting; non-resident students ...... HCR 298 Opportunity Program (TOPS), see Tuition Opportunity Program START; investment; refund payment ...... ACT 329 Tuition/aid/funding, integrated policy ...... HCR 253 Tuition/attendance/professional fee; LSU HSC/LSU (MBA)/UNO; waiver ...... ACT 788 Tuition Opportunity Program (TOPS) Award; costs, application order ...... ACT 625 Curriculum, core; agriscience I/II...... ACT 800 Curriculum, core; computer science/literacy/business application/elective ...... ACT 472 Eligibility; additional tests/criteria ...... ACT 507 Eligibility; custodian/residency, county adjoining Webster Parish ...... ACT 804 Eligibility; Opportunity Award, ACT/SAT; study ...... HCR 266 University of New Orleans Sen. Nat G. Kiefer Lakefront Arena; smoking...... ACT 573

Commendations, see Legislative Affairs

COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (See also Occupations & Professions; Finance & Financial Institutions; Insurance; Labor & Employment; Agriculture; Public Utilities; Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation) Advertising, see Communications & Information Technology Alcoholic Beverages Container, open; motor vehicle passenger possession/consumption...... ACT 15 DWI, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Tax; see Revenue & Taxation Alcoholic Beverages - Permits Class A restaurant, conditional; golf course; video poker device ...... ACT 918 Amusement parks & rides, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Antitrust Local Gov't Fair Competition Act ...... ACT 736 Aquaculture, see Wildlife & Fisheries Auctions, see Administration: Property Control Automobile repair business, see Motor Vehicles: Repair; Warranties Businesses Business & Industrial Corporation Act (BIDCO); headquarters/LLC ...... ACT 806 Corporate taxes, see Revenue & Taxation: Corporate Income Tax Gift certificate; expiration date/service fee...... ACT 69 Hazardous; worker's comp risk classification reassessment ...... HCR 97 Laundromat, commercial; water temperature ...... ACT 357 * Denotes veto COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (continued) Businesses (continued) Limited liability, see Limited Liability Company/Corporation/Partnership Neighborhood Enhancement Program ...... ACT 908 Pharmacy; benefit manager; advisory committee/study ...... SR 173 Retail; see Retail Trade Small; see Small Business Carnivals, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Amusement Parks & Rides; Fairs & Festivals Cemeteries Mausoleum, internment; pre-construction sale...... ACT 66 Perpetual care trust fund...... ACT 67 Perpetual care/merchandise trust fund; loan/investment ...... ACT 68 Cigarette papers, see Revenue & Taxation: Sales & Use Tax, Local Cigarettes, see Health & Social Services: Smoking Construction Contracts, see Contracts: Construction - Private New home; warranty; major structural defect term/tree exclusion ...... ACT 45 Consumer credit, see Finance & Financial Institutions Consumer Protection Customer ID; retail cash sale ...... ACT 61 False advertising; penalty...... ACT 364 Gift certificate; expiration date/service fee...... ACT 69 Identity theft; security freeze ...... ACT 766 Laundromat, commercial; water temperature ...... ACT 357 Solicitation, see Communications & Information Technology: Telephones Contracts, see Contracts Corporate taxes, see Revenue & Taxation: Corporate Income Tax Corporations Community development, see Municipalities Directors; number...... ACT 523 Limited liability, see Limited Liability Company/Corporation/Partnership Nonprofit; see Nonprofit Organizations Credit cards, see Finance & Financial Institutions Credit sales, see Finance & Financial Institutions Dealers, see Motor Vehicles Downtown development districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Economic Development Board; Ward #1, Calcasieu Parish; membership...... ACT 383 Broadband Advisory Council ...... ACT 167 Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Program ...... ACT 655 Business & Industrial Corporation Act (BIDCO); headquarters/LLC ...... ACT 806 Community development; see Municipalities Cooperative endeavor/agreement; business cessation, state funds repayment ..... ACT 871 Corp.; Coushatta Industrial Development Corp., repay/cooperative agreement . . . ACT 281 Council; cabinet advisory group; membership; action plan/subcommittees ...... ACT 37 Department; see Economic Development Department District; see Special Districts & Authorities Energy Sector Workforce & Economic Development Task Force ...... HCR 322 Housing & community development, see Municipalities: Community Development N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 163 SR 136 Negotiation, active; public record exception...... ACT 669 Occupational Forecasting Conference; cluster industries/workforce growth ...... ACT 283 Quality Jobs Program, see Labor & Employment: Job Training Regional & Local Task Force; re-creation ...... SCR 6 Retirement communities, see Retirement: Communities Rural; see Rural Development

* Denotes veto COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (continued) Workforce development & training, see Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges; Labor & Employment: Job Training Economic Development Department Assistance application/contract, state agency info; public records exception ..... ACT 699 Financial Institutions Office, see Finance & Financial Institutions: Office of Financial Institutions Racing Commission, see Racing: Commission Electronic commerce, see Communications & Information Technology: Internet Employment, see Labor & Employment Financial services, see Finance & Financial Institutions Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Fishing industry, see Wildlife & Fisheries Food Cajun/La. Creole; label/advertisement...... ACT 9 California import; public health/safety standards task force...... HCR 137 Produce, fresh locally grown ...... SR 66 Sanitary Code, see Health & Social Services Seafood, see Seafood; Wildlife & Fisheries: specific seafood Service establishment; definition; private club/boudin/sausage ...... ACT 608 Foreign Trade Australian Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA); dairy industry impact ...... HCR 195 Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)...... SR 115 Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA); sugar industry impact ...... HCR 113 Import; new shipper bonding privilege ...... SCR 152 Franchises Reciprocal agreement, franchise proximity...... ACT 494 Funerals & Funeral Homes Coroners, see Parishes Embalmers & funeral directors, see Occupations & Professions Fees ...... ACT 133 Human remains; refrigeration...... ACT 132 Insurance, see Insurance Gambling, see Gambling Guns, see Public Safety & Corrections: Firearms Health clubs, see Physical Fitness Services & Health Clubs Housing (See also Property: Building & Buildings) Authorities; see Housing Authorities under Municipalities; Parishes Blighted; N.O. Redevelopment Authority; Community Improvement Act...... ACT 349 Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Group home; recovering substance abusers; residential neighborhood ...... HCR 353 Homeless; see Health & Social Services Homeowner assn.; purchaser notice...... ACT 452 Housing & community development, see Municipalities: Community Development Inspector, see Occupations & Professions: Home Inspectors Lead poisoning; geographic area, ID ...... ACT 893 Low income; construction; study...... SR 109 Manufactured homes & housing, see Manufactured Homes & Housing Private Works Act; revision...... HCR 259 Public, see Housing Authorities under Municipalities; Parishes Teachers' Homebuyer Program; advisory panel ...... ACT 738 Warranties, see Contracts: Construction - Private Weatherization/Energy Efficiency Fund...... ACT 692 Weatherization/home energy assistance programs; federal funding ...... HCR 207 Housing Finance Agency Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Community housing development organization; rental housing ...... ACT 723

* Denotes veto COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (continued) Industrial Development Bonds; see Bonds Business & Industrial Corp. Act (BIDCO); headquarters/LLC ...... ACT 806 Corp., Coushatta; mortgage repayment/cooperative agreement, LEDC ...... ACT 281 Industries Hazardous; worker's comp risk classification reassessment ...... HCR 97 Lease/rental, see Property: Leases; Motor Vehicles Limited Liability Company/Corporation/Partnership Agent; registered ...... ACT 543 Business & Industrial Corporation Act (BIDCO) ...... ACT 806 Loans, see Finance & Financial Institutions Louisiana Commercial Laws Security device; uniformity, UCC/La. law...... ACT 303 Louisiana products & services, see Preference to La. Products & Services; Contracts: Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Manufactured Homes & Housing Licensee; mold damage; liability limit ...... ACT 844 Security device...... ACT 303 Uniform Standards Code; revision...... ACT 419 Motor vehicles, see Motor Vehicles Oil field equipment, see Minerals, Oil & Gas: Oil Field Equipment; Drilling Equipment Partnerships Limited liability; see Limited Liability Company/Corporation/Partnership Membership; cessation...... ACT 827 Pawnshops Jewelry; maturity date...... ACT 139 Pawnbrokers, see Occupations & Professions Physical Fitness Services & Health Clubs Automated external defibrillators, on premises ...... ACT 885 Preference to La. Products & Services (Also see Contracts: Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services) Agricultural/aquacultural firm ...... ACT 271 Produce, fresh locally grown ...... SR 66 Product liability, see Civil Law & Procedure Real Estate Home inspectors, see Occupations & Professions Homeowner assn.; purchaser notice...... ACT 452 New home; warranty; major structural defect term/tree exclusion ...... ACT 45 Private Works Act; revision...... HCR 259 Residential; property disclosure form, zoning history...... ACT 546 Research & Development (See also Colleges & Universities) N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 136 SR 163 Park; regional; Council ...... ACT 672 Proprietary/trade secret info; public records exception...... ACT 832 Restaurants Seafood dealer license, wholesale/retail ...... ACT 99 Video poker devices; Class A-Restaurant, conditional alcohol permit; golf course ACT 918 Video poker devices; definition ...... ACT 867 Retail Trade (See also Businesses) Cash sale; customer ID...... ACT 61 Retirement communities, see Retirement: Communities Rural Development Broadband Advisory Council ...... ACT 167 Grant money; revenue computation; audit ...... ACT 635 Office of Rural Affairs; study...... SCR 155 Rural Initiatives Center ...... ACT 796 * Denotes veto COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (continued) Sales Cash; retail; customer ID ...... ACT 61 Electronic; see Communications & Information Technology: Internet Tax; see Motor Vehicles: Sales Finance; Revenue & Taxation: Sales & Use Tax, State; Sales & Use Tax, Local Telephone; see Communications & Information Technology Seafood (See also specific seafood under Wildlife & Fisheries) Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Dealer; shrimp; fee...... ACT 904 Dealer; wholesale/retail license, restaurant...... ACT 99 Industry Advisory Board; membership ...... SCR 9 Small Business Dislocated worker; self-employment assistance program...... ACT 898 Public contract; info technology ...... SB 40* Telephones, see Communications & Information Technology Tourism, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Trade, international, see Foreign Trade Trademarks & Trade Names Agricultural product; state-owned ...... ACT 58 Cajun/La. Creole; food/product ...... ACT 9 Registration; term...... ACT 536 Unfair Trade Practices (Usually see specific subject) Customer ID; retail cash sale ...... ACT 61 Gift certificate; expiration date/service fee...... ACT 69 Uniform Commercial Code, see Louisiana Commercial Laws Urban Development Grant money; revenue computation; audit ...... ACT 635 Urban Reengineering & Reinvestment Office; study ...... HCR 148 Weapons, see Public Safety & Corrections Weights & measures, see Agriculture

Commissions, see Boards & Commissions; specific subject Common carriers, see Motor Vehicles: Commercial Vehicles

COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (See also Public Utilities; Special Districts & Authorities: Communications Districts) Advertising Bids, see Contracts Billboards, see Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Cajun/La. Creole; food/product ...... ACT 9 False; penalty...... ACT 364 Official journal, see Official Journal Postsecondary institution/learning center; Master Plan promotion; budget ...... ACT 35 Public service announcements; Sex Offender Registry ...... HCR 32 Telephone, see Telephones Archives State; original records disposition; clerks of court ...... ACT 679 Billboards, see Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Cable, see Television Cellular telephones, see Telephones Closed meetings, see Public Meetings Communications districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Computers (See also Internet; Technology) National Finance Center, N.O.; facility support/expansion ...... SCR 47 Software; info agreement, choice of law/forum; study...... SR 149

* Denotes veto COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (continued) Computers (continued) Software/hardware; info technology; public contract, small business; DOA goal . . SB 40* Uniform Computer Info Transactions Act (UCITA); choice of law/forum; study . . SR 149 Digital & Electronic Signatures Crime lab; certificate of analysis ...... ACT 382 Executive orders, see Governor Identity, see Public Records; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Theft Internet Access, high speed; Local Gov't Fair Competition Act ...... ACT 736 Ad valorem tax assessment; database, statewide...... ACT 448 Auction; movable property, state; surplus...... ACT 19 Broadband Advisory Council ...... ACT 167 Constitutional amendment; ballot language, explanation ...... ACT 627 Legislative site; official journal, record accessible ...... ACT 708 Languages, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Libraries Caldwell Parish; board, funds administration ...... ACT 414 DeSoto Parish; board, funds administration ...... ACT 234 Meetings, open; see Public Meetings News Media (Usually see specific medium) Public service announcements; Sex Offender Registry ...... HCR 32 Official Journal Record accessible; legislative Internet site ...... ACT 708 Open meetings, see Public Meetings Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Forestry mgt. area; permit...... ACT 163 Stacked configuration; height; placement measurement ...... ACT 837 Privacy, see Public Records; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Theft/Identity Public advertising, see Advertising; Official Journal Public Meetings Budget, local gov't; threshold...... ACT 552 Public Records Archives, see Archives Arrest, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Arrest Records Birth certificate, see Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics Campaign contribution, see Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure/Contribution Copy; provision to a minor...... ACT 759 Court, see Courts: Clerks of Court Criminal, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Criminal History; Arrest Records Death certificate, see Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics Driver's license, see Motor Vehicles Exception; assistance application/contract, state agency info; DED...... ACT 699 Exception; bldg. permit; security system/residential layout/proprietary work ..... ACT 149 Exception; confidential info, Financial Institutions Office ...... ACT 587 Exception; economic development negotiation, active ...... ACT 669 Exception; military discharge ...... ACT 758 Exception; proprietary/trade secret info ...... ACT 832 Hospital, see Health & Social Services: Hospitals Medical, see Health & Social Services: Medical Treatment; specific subject Official journal publication; accessible, legislative Internet site ...... ACT 708 Original records disposition; clerks of court...... ACT 679 Postsecondary education; support corp.; transaction; written approval ...... ACT 710 Professionals, see Occupations & Professions: specific professional Register (La.), see Register, La. Security sensitive info; Internet access; DEQ ...... ACT 636 Subpoenaed documents; government entity, reimbursement ...... ACT 500 Vital statistics, see Health & Social Services * Denotes veto COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (continued) Radio Citizen band; maintenance/repair technician; license...... ACT 296 Public service announcements; Sex Offender Registry ...... HCR 32 Register, La. Occupational Forecasting Conference; final report, notice ...... ACT 283 Paint horse registration/racing ...... HCR 10 Technology (Usually see specific subject) National Finance Center, N.O.; facility support/expansion ...... SCR 47 Telecommunications (Usually see specific subject) Communications districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Digital/electronic signatures, see Digital & Electronic Signatures Local Gov't Fair Competition Act ...... ACT 736 Prison service rate; public contract/bid; DPS&C; study...... SCR 160 Telephones Cellular; unauthorized use; school; A.G. opinion distribution ...... HCR 172 Communications districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Emergency, see Special Districts & Authorities: Communications Districts Solicitation; "do not call"; nat'l/state combined list; fee...... ACT 857 Solicitation; "do not call"; optometrist/dentist/chiropractor/veterinarian ...... ACT 148 Television Cable; Local Gov't Fair Competition Act ...... ACT 736 Cable; service interception; theft ...... ACT 270 Public service announcements; Sex Offender Registry ...... HCR 32 Transmission Systems Communication facility; construction notice/marking ...... ACT 57 Internet, see Internet Underground facilities, see Public Utilities

Community development, see Municipalities Community property, see Property Compacts, see Intergovernmental Relations Compensation, see Public Officials & Employees; Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation; specific subject Computers, see Communcations & Information Technology Condolences & memorials, see Legislative Affairs Confidentiality, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Records Conflict of interest, see Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code; specific official/employee Conservation, see Natural Resources; Energy; Wildlife & Fisheries; Environment (generally) Constables, see Courts

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (La.) Family Law Marriage; one man/one woman; recognition, other jurisdiction ...... ACT 926 Law Enforcement Officers State police service; preference points; veteran ...... ACT 930 Public Employees Civil service, preference points; veteran...... ACT 930 Revenue & Finance Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Taxes, Fees & Fines Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; ownership held in indivision; use value . . ACT 929 Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; survivor/trust/usufruct/timber ...... ACT 929 Wildlife & Fisheries Freedom to hunt/fish/trap...... ACT 927

Construction, see Commerce & Economic Development; Contracts; Occupations & Professions: Contractors * Denotes veto Consumer issues, see Commerce & Economic Development; Finance & Financial Institutions; Communications & Information Technology; Motor Vehicles; Public Utilities Contractors, see Occupations & Professions

CONTRACTS (See also Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code; specific subject) Antitrust, see Commerce & Economic Development Attorney fees, see Occupations & Professions: Attorneys Bids, see Public Contracts; Public Contracts - Public Works; Purchasing - Public Bid Law Bond for Deed Contracts Ad valorem tax; homestead exemption...... ACT 929 Commercial transactions, see Civil Law & Procedure: Obligations; Commerce & Economic Development Construction - Private Code; enforcement, fire marshal fee schedule...... ACT 326 New home; warranty; major structural defect term/tree exclusion ...... ACT 45 Private Works Act; contractor; payment/extinguishment; revision/study...... HCR 259 Contractors, see Occupations & Professions Obligations, see Civil Law & Procedure Private works, see Construction - Private Procurement, see Purchasing - State Procurement Public bid law, see Purchasing - Public Bid Law; Purchasing - State Procurement Public Contracts Bid/RFP; notice, electronic interactive environment...... ACT 433 Bid; inmate telecommunications service, DPS&C; study...... SCR 160 Bid; plan/specification addendum, opening time ...... ACT 522 Capital outlay procedure, see Governmental Finance Compliance; LASERS/TRSL/LSERS/LSPPRS board ...... SCR 12 Cooperative endeavor agreement; approval/review ...... SB 39* Depositing authority, local gov't ...... ACT 560 Ethics Code, see Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 Preference, La. products/services; see Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Property control, see Administration Sewerage/water/drainage capital improvement; contract w/ private co...... HB 885* Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services (Also see Commerce & Economic Development: Preference to La. Products & Services) Broker-dealer; state & statewide retirement systems; report...... ACT 851 La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 Public works/procurement/service; state/local gov't...... HR 134 Public Contracts - Professional Services Design-build; Miss. R. bridge, St. Francisville ...... ACT 81 Electronic disbursement service; child support payment ...... ACT 842 Energy efficiency, performance based; award/financing; legislative review...... SR 170 Energy efficiency, performance based; DNR review/approval...... ACT 869 Preference, La. products/services, see Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Tax collection, DOR; alternative dispute resolution; cap...... ACT 134 Public Contracts - Public Works Act; claimant, definition ...... ACT 440 Bid; addendum; transmission ...... ACT 458 Bid; general contractor; construction mgr./ consultant, public entity employment . ACT 445 Bldg./structure construction; state purchase/lease/purchase option...... ACT 361 Design-build; Miss. R. bridge, St. Francisville ...... ACT 81 Design-build; unimproved property purchase...... ACT 361 Hwy. logo sign, 3rd party contract...... ACT 837 Sewerage/water/drainage capital improvement; contract w/ private co...... HB 885* Purchasing - Public Bid Law Construction mgr./consultant; public entity employment, general contractor/bid . . ACT 445 Fire/emergency vehicle, used; notice ...... ACT 196 * Denotes veto CONTRACTS (continued) Purchasing - Public Bid Law (continued) La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 Plan/specification addendum, opening time ...... ACT 522 Preference, La. products/services; see Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Reverse auction; study...... HCR 290 Purchasing - State Procurement Bond Security & Redemption Fund; principal/interest payment; La. trust co ..... ACT 93 Compliance; LASERS/TRSL/LSERS/LSPPRS board ...... SCR 12 Info technology; small business, DOA goal ...... SB 40* La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 Leases, see Property: Leases Nonprofit org.; executive branch; uniform standards; task force ...... SCR 139 Preference, La. products/services; see Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Property control, see Administration Reverse auction; study...... HCR 290 Video game monitoring system; DPS&C...... ACT 353 State procurement, see Purchasing - State Procurement

Controlled substances, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure; Health & Social Services: Drugs, Prescription Convicts, see Public Safety & Corrections: Prisoners Coroners, see Parishes Corporate Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation Corporations, see Commerce & Economic Development; Nonprofit Organizations; Gambling: Lottery Corrections, see Public Safety & Corrections

COURTS (See also Children, Juveniles & Minors; Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure; Retirement) Appellate Court Judges 01st Circuit; caseload study ...... SCR 93 Bail, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Bail - Bond City Courts Abbeville/Kaplan; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 714 Baton Rouge; civil/criminal records, scanning/destruction ...... ACT 483 Costs, see Court Costs Marksville/Bunkie; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 539 Natchitoches/Plaquemine; surplus fund, transfer ...... ACT 471 Oakdale; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 487 Ruston; marshal, salary...... ACT 489 Ruston; marshal's office, service fee...... ACT 488 Shreveport; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 511 Sulphur; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 205 Zachary/Baker; jurisdictional amount ...... ACT 538 Clerks of Court Compensation; pop'n basis ...... ACT 236 DeSoto Parish; Stonewall branch...... ACT 339 Holidays, see Holidays - Clerks of Court Immovable property records; Social Security # ...... ACT 565 Parish recorder; disposition, original records; evidentiary status, reproductions . . . ACT 679 Recorder of mortgages, see Recorder of Mortgages Records management standard; study...... SCR 135 Constables Riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Contempt of court, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure Court Costs 14th Judicial District; court reporter fee; indigent transcript fund...... ACT 634

* Denotes veto COURTS (continued) Court Costs (continued) Criminal/traffic, fee; crimestopper org ...... ACT 337 Eviction notice; tenant failure/payment ...... ACT 821 Court Reporters 14th Judicial District; fee; indigent transcript fund...... ACT 634 Board of Examiners; per diem ...... ACT 354 Criminal justice system, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Depositions/discovery, see Civil Law & Procedure: Evidence District Attorneys 16th Judicial District; Early Intervention Fund...... ACT 852 16th Judicial District; Iberia/St. Mary/St. Martin Parish school bd., contribution . . ACT 639 19th Judicial District; assistant; salary...... ACT 713 Investigator; subpoena; P.O.S.T. certification ...... ACT 499 New Orleans; D.A./active employee; Group Benefits Office eligibility ...... ACT 779 Omnibus assistant district attorneys' bill; additional assistants ...... ACT 812 District Courts 19th Judicial; building fund, bid period; Building Commission ...... ACT 611 20th Judicial; judicial expense fund...... ACT 773 Children & Youth Planning Board, each judicial district; membership/duties .... ACT 555 Clerks of court, see Clerks of Court Costs, see Court Costs Natchitoches Parish; criminal fee...... ACT 403 Orleans Parish Criminal; judicial administrator ofc., personnel; state funding .... ACT 701 Regional juvenile defense center ...... ACT 658 System, operating cost; legislative auditor, report ...... SCR 56 Evidence, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure Federal Courts Judge; marriage ceremony; N.O./B.R.; time period ...... ACT 454 Holidays - Clerks of Court Governor's proclamation; legal holidays...... ACT 474 Indigent defense, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Judicial Administrator Orleans Criminal District; personnel/function; state funding ...... ACT 701 Judicial Expense Funds (See also Appropriations: Judicial Expenses) 20th Judicial District ...... ACT 773 New Orleans Traffic Court...... ACT 701 Juries & jurors, see Civil Law & Procedure Jurisdiction (Usually see specific court) Day care home, family; abuse/neglect; caretaker, definition ...... ACT 398 Justices of the Peace Arrest warrant; teacher ...... ACT 833 Jurisdiction; civil/criminal ...... ACT 359 Marriage ceremony; fee ...... ACT 824 Riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Juvenile Courts Delinquency proceedings ...... ACT 485 Orleans Parish; divisions/jurisdiction...... ACT 402 Regional juvenile defense center ...... ACT 658 Marshals Hammond City; fees/expenses ...... ACT 421 Ruston City; salary...... ACT 489 Ruston City; service fee...... ACT 488 Mayors' Courts Costs, see Court Costs St. Gabriel, Iberville Parish ...... ACT 478 Vinton; off-duty law enforcement, witness fee...... ACT 122

* Denotes veto COURTS (continued) Parish Courts Civil jurisdiction; suits against the state...... ACT 823 Costs, see Court Costs Jefferson, 1st/2nd; jurisdiction, suits against the state ...... ACT 121 Recorder of Mortgages Records; Social Security #...... ACT 565 Small claims, see City Courts; Parish Courts; Justices of the Peace Subpoenas, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure Supreme Court Composition; see Supreme Court Justices Districts; number; study...... SCR 93 Fee fund balance; employee benefits ...... ACT 612 Supreme Court Justices Associates; number; study ...... SCR 93 Traffic Courts Costs, see Court Costs New Orleans; judicial expense fund...... ACT 701 Venue, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure Witnesses, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure

Crabs, see Wildlife & Fisheries Crawfish, see Wildlife & Fisheries Credit, see Finance & Financial Institutions: Consumer Credit; Credit Cards; Credit Sales; Insurance: Premiums

CRIMES & CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (See also Public Safety & Corrections; Children, Juveniles & Minors) Abuse & Neglect of Children (See also Children, Juveniles & Minors: Child in Need of Care) Child protection/foster care worker; training ...... ACT 729 Crime victim/witness; testimony ...... ACT 241 Cruelty; clandestine laboratory exposure ...... ACT 143 Day care home, family; investigation; caretaker, definition ...... ACT 398 Families In Need of Services (FINS), see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Child in Need of Care Investigation; report disposition ...... ACT 457 Legal Representation in Child Protection Cases Task Force; study/continuation . . HCR 59 Legal representation, protection cases; compensation...... ACT 664 Legal representation, protection cases; qualification...... ACT 301 Mandatory reporting; law enforcement agency/child protection unit ...... ACT 78 Mandatory reporting; written report ...... ACT 75 Reporter, abuse; liability immunity ...... ACT 76 Sexual, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Sex Offenses Alcoholic beverages, see Driving While Intoxicated (DWI); Commerce & Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages Appeals Mistrial; automatic stay ...... ACT 413 Arrest Records (See also Criminal History; Criminal History - Background Check) Expungement; uniform procedures ...... HCR 90 Assault Drive by shooting; 1st degree feticide...... ACT 650 Bail - Bond Cancellation; felony...... ACT 496 Condition; felony; pretrial drug test...... ACT 567 Fee allocation...... ACT 830 Iberia/St. Mary/St. Martin Parish; fee, 16th Judicial District intervention fund . . . ACT 852 Surrendered defendant; fee, receipt ...... ACT 374

* Denotes veto CRIMES & CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued) Battery Aggravated sexual; 2nd degree ...... ACT 676 Domestic ...... ACT 144 Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information, see Law Enforcement & Officers Capital Punishment Confession; drug induced; immunity; A.G. opinion...... HCR 273 Mental competency; determination; contradictory hearing...... ACT 720 Child abuse/neglect, see Abuse & Neglect of Children Contempt of Court Visitation/custody order violation...... ACT 520 Contraband (See also Forfeiture) Controlled substances, see Controlled Substances Definition ...... ACT 602 Controlled Substances Clandestine laboratory; juvenile exposure ...... ACT 143 Clandestine laboratory; school zone proximity; crime ...... ACT 875 Definitions...... ACT 698 Dispensing/prescribing, see Health & Social Services: Drugs, Prescription Drug testing, see Health & Social Services: Drugs/Testing Drug-free zone sentence; w/out parole/probation/suspension...... ACT 820 Ephedrine/pseudoephedrine/phenylpropanolamine/salts/optical isomers ...... ACT 656 Forfeiture, see Forfeiture Offender; marijuana possession; prior conviction...... ACT 345 Offense; proceeds laundering; penalty ...... ACT 165 Racketeering, definition ...... ACT 415 Schedule III; hydrocodone/dihydrocodeinone ...... ACT 702 Testing, see Health & Social Services: Drugs/Testing Creation of New Crimes (See also specific crime) Child support nonpayment ...... ACT 801 Clandestine laboratory; school zone proximity ...... ACT 875 Counterfeit gambling chip/token/coin/voucher/card; manufacture/use/possession . ACT 324 Crime victims, see Victims of Crime Firearm supplying; felon ...... ACT 385 Fraudulent portrayal, law enforcement officer/firefighter ...... ACT 85 Hog baiting ...... ACT 111 Key/device; open/affect, gambling game/drop box; possession ...... ACT 324 Parade; firearm/carrying/crime commission...... ACT 661 Sexually explicit material, motor vehicle; knowing exhibition ...... ACT 767 Traffic signal preemption device; sale/purchase/possession/use...... ACT 366 Unauthorized entry; critical industrial infrastructure ...... ACT 157 Voyeurism ...... ACT 888 Crimestoppers Certification; funding ...... ACT 337 Criminal History Arrest records, see Arrest Records Emergency Medical Services Certification Commission; access ...... ACT 797 Expungement; uniform procedures ...... HCR 90 Criminal History - Background Check BESE applicant ...... ACT 146 Emergency/nonemergency personnel; definitions ...... ACT 797 Independent living/respite care/hospice attendant...... ACT 299 Parent/caretaker/potential caretaker; DSS...... ACT 103 Criminal Justice System Impaired driver tracking system...... ACT 666 Criminalistic laboratories, see Laboratories (criminalistic)

* Denotes veto CRIMES & CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued) Cruelty to Animals Dogfighting, see Dogfighting Hog baiting ...... ACT 111 Hog baiting; state police enforcement ...... HCR 295 Death penalty, see Capital Punishment Dogfighting Cruelty to animals, see Cruelty to Animals Hog baiting ...... ACT 111 Hog baiting; state police enforcement ...... HCR 295 Driving violations, see Motor Vehicles: Traffic/Violation Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Blood alcohol test; refusal to submit; police officer, oath ...... ACT 218 Conviction; 2nd subsequent; vehicular homicide, penalty ...... ACT 750 Conviction; 3rd/4th/subsequent; penalty/treatment; home incarceration...... ACT 762 Conviction; operator w/out license; ignition interlock device; penalty...... ACT 905 Conviction; probation; ignition interlock device; installation proof...... ACT 903 Database; OMV; DOI surplus...... ACT 730 Driver's license suspension, see Motor Vehicles: Driver's License/Suspension Evidence; admissibility ...... ACT 798 Offender; impaired driver tracking; system...... ACT 666 Open containers, see Commerce and Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages Vehicular fatality; toxicology screen; alcoholic content, source ...... ACT 318 Watercraft; definition ...... ACT 752 Drugs, see Controlled Substances Election offenses, see Elections: Offenses Environmental violations, see Environment: Violations Evidence Admissible; DWI...... ACT 798 Crime lab, certificate of analysis; electronic signature...... ACT 382 Hearsay; prior inconsistent statement...... ACT 694 Perjury; penalty ...... ACT 399 Sex offense; similar crimes/behavior; minor...... ACT 465 Execution, see Capital Punishment Family violence, see Family Law Felonies Cruelty to juveniles; clandestine laboratory exposure ...... ACT 143 Violence; 2nd degree robbery ...... ACT 651 Violence; 2nd degree sexual battery ...... ACT 676 Feticide Drive by shooting assault; 2nd degree kidnapping ...... ACT 650 Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Forfeiture Property sale; licensed auctioneer...... ACT 400 Fraud Money laundering; drug proceeds; penalty ...... ACT 165 Money laundering; racketeering ...... ACT 415 Gambling, see Gambling: Unlawful Gaming Activities Handguns, see Public Safety & Corrections: Firearms Homicide Negligent; responsive verdict, 2nd degree murder ...... ACT 739 Vehicular; impaired driver tracking; system...... ACT 666 Vehicular; penalty ...... ACT 381 ACT 750 Identity theft, see Theft Indigent Defense 14th Judicial District Court; transcript fund; court reporter fee ...... ACT 634 Board; contract attorney, residency...... ACT 142 * Denotes veto CRIMES & CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued) Indigent Defense (continued) Board; independence ...... ACT 367 Board; regional juvenile defense center ...... ACT 658 Indigent Defense Services Task Force ...... SCR 136 Juvenile, delinquent; right to counsel/waiver ...... ACT 776 Insanity/insanity defense, see Mental Capacity/Incapacity, Insanity Juvenile court jurisdiction, see Courts: Juvenile Courts/Jurisdiction Juvenile procedure, see Courts: Juvenile Courts Kidnapping 2nd degree; 1st degree feticide ...... ACT 650 Laboratories (criminalistic) Acadiana Criminalistics...... ACT 422 Certificate of analysis; electronic signature ...... ACT 382 Marijuana, see Controlled Substances Mental Capacity/Incapacity, Insanity Capital punishment; determination ...... ACT 720 Minors, unlawful sales to; see Unlawful Sales to Minors Molestation of juvenile, see Sex Offenses; Children, Juveniles & Minors: Sex Offenses Murder 1st degree; crime witness...... ACT 145 1st degree; ritualistic act...... ACT 649 2nd degree; negligent homicide, responsive verdict ...... ACT 739 Serial/unsolved; investigations; info sharing, procedure...... HCR 86 Venue; parish, body found ...... ACT 379 Narcotics, see Controlled Substances Neglect of children, see Abuse & Neglect of Children Nuisances Sexually explicit material, motor vehicle; visible...... ACT 767 Offenses Cable television, service interception...... ACT 270 Confession; drug induced; capital sentenced felon; immunity; A.G. opinion..... HCR 273 Counterfeit mobility-impaired placard; penalty ...... ACT 574 Gaming, see Gambling: Unlawful Gaming Activities Sexual, see Sex Offenses; Prostitution; Children, Juveniles & Minors: Sex Offenses Ordinance Violations New Orleans; district/municipal/traffic court judge; parole power ...... ACT 833 Orleans Parish; trash dumping; fine/sentence...... ACT 834 St. Tammany Parish; administrative adjudication, judicial review...... ACT 298 Pardon Application; time period...... ACT 331 Parole Board; violence against peace officer; unanimous vote ...... ACT 29 Ordinance violator, New Orleans; district/municipal/traffic court judge ...... ACT 833 Prostitution Pandering; racketeering ...... ACT 415 Racketeering & Related Organizations Definition ...... ACT 415 Robbery Aggravated; 2nd degree ...... ACT 651 Seizure & forfeiture of contraband, see Contraband Seizure & sale, see Property Sentencing Alternative/blended program; youthful offender; study ...... SR 94 Alternative; home incarceration/electronic monitoring; pilot program...... SCR 106 Diminution, see Public Safety & Corrections: Prisoners/Good time Drug-free zone violation; w/out parole/probation/suspension...... ACT 820

* Denotes veto CRIMES & CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (continued) Sentencing (continued) Non-violent offender; mental health care...... HR 143 Post-conviction relief; written prescription info ...... ACT 401 Sex Offenses (See also Children, Juveniles & Minors) Evidence; similar crimes/behavior; minor...... ACT 465 Incest, aggravated; consent/defense ...... ACT 648 Offender; pilot program; electronic monitoring supervision...... ACT 178 Offender; registration; life ...... ACT 147 Offender; registration; child recreational instructor, notice...... ACT 338 Offender; Registry; public awareness...... HCR 32 Offender; sexual predator; ID/treatment/commitment; study ...... SCR 110 Offender; sexual predator; presence/residence, child play activity/school/bus .... ACT 178 Offender; voyeur; registration...... ACT 888 Probation/parole, notice/restrictions; see Parole Sexual Assault Task Force...... ACT 408 Victims, minor; see also Children, Juveniles & Minors: Sex Offenses Subpoenas D.A. investigator; P.O.S.T. certification...... ACT 499 Issuance; appeal/hearing; legislator ...... ACT 873 Theft Animals; definition ...... ACT 749 Automobile Theft & Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority...... ACT 711 Felony; value ...... SB 438* Identity; security freeze ...... ACT 766 Trespass Unauthorized entry; critical industrial infrastructure ...... ACT 157 Trials Mistrial; automatic stay ...... ACT 413 Perjury; penalty ...... ACT 399 Unlawful sale, purchase, possession of alcohol, see Commerce & Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages Unlawful Sales to Minors Gaming devices/playing...... ACT 828 Vehicular Negligent Injuring Offender; impaired driver tracking; system...... ACT 666 Venue Murder; parish, body found ...... ACT 379 Verdicts Responsive; negligent homicide/2nd degree murder ...... ACT 739 Victims of Crime Communication; f/ sex offender...... ACT 178 Impact statement...... ACT 771 Testimony; minor/developmentally disabled ...... ACT 241 Violent Crime Against Women Task Force ...... ACT 518 Weapons, see Public Safety & Corrections Witnesses Legislator/employee; court appearance...... ACT 873 Murder of; 1st degree...... ACT 145 Perjury; penalty ...... ACT 399 Testimony; minor/developmentally disabled ...... ACT 241

CULTURE, RECREATION & TOURISM (See also Buildings & Grounds, Public) Amusement Parks & Rides Air-supported; inspection certificate; fine ...... ACT 640 Amusements Cruiseship; N.O. port, temporary terminal...... SR 50 Parks & rides, see Amusement Parks & Rides * Denotes veto CULTURE, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) Athletics, see Sports; Education: Athletics Bicycling, see Motor Vehicles Carnivals, see Amusement Parks & Rides; Fairs & Festivals Cemeteries, see Commerce & Economic Development Convention facilities, see Special Districts & Authorities: Stadium & Exposition District, La. Dance Instructor, minors; convicted sex offender, notice ...... ACT 338 Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism Neighborhood Enhancement Program ...... ACT 908 Promotion; proceeds, dedication ...... HB 1167* Ethnic Groups & Cultures Faubourg Treme' neighborhood; N.O.; recognition ...... SR 139 Fairs & Festivals Mardi Gras/parade, firearm/carrying/crime commission...... ACT 661 Parade marshal, traffic control; Calcasieu Parish/Lake Charles ...... ACT 136 Parks & rides, see Amusement Parks & Rides Slidell Heritage Festival...... SR 26 Historic property, see Buildings & Grounds, Public Languages French Commission; continuation ...... HCR 24 Libraries, see Communications & Information Technology Mardi Gras, see Fairs & Festivals Museums Civil Rights; board, power/duty...... ACT 731 Jackson Parish; board, membership ...... ACT 424 Mansfield Women's College; name ...... ACT 229 McNeill Street Pumping Station ...... ACT 545 St. John the Baptist Theater; transfer to Garyville Timbermill Museum ...... ACT 576 Music Instructor, minors; convicted sex offender, notice ...... ACT 338 Nonprofit organizations, see Nonprofit Organizations Parks & Recreation Commission; membership ...... ACT 789 District; see Special Districts & Authorities LaSalle, Jefferson Parish; name; Oswald-Dubea Arboretum & Nature Center.... ACT 55 Orleans Parish; Algiers Park Commission; membership...... ACT 540 Recreational instructor, minors; convicted sex offender, notice...... ACT 338 State; Bayou Segnette; property exchange, DCRT w/ Jefferson Parish Council . . . ACT 327 State; historic sites/parks; boundaries; posting ...... ACT 388 State; historic sites/parks; revision...... ACT 389 State; office, ass't secretary; appointment ...... ACT 789 Walkway; levee; St. Bernard/Plaquemines Parish...... ACT 82 Special days, weeks & months, see State Government Sports Activity; blocking hwy./right-of-way/driveway ...... ACT 818 Athlete agents, see Occupations & Professions Automated external defibrillators; physical fitness facility/university athletic dept ACT 885 Bicycling, see Motor Vehicles College athlete; agent; contract, eligibility ...... ACT 351 Golf course, Shreveport; Lakeside; name; Jerry Tim Brooks...... HCR 185 Instructor, minors; convicted sex offender, notice ...... ACT 338 Physical fitness services & health clubs, see Commerce & Economic Development Professional; worker's comp...... ACT 561 Stadiums, see Special Districts & Authorities: Stadium & Exposition District, La. Student extracurricular athletics, see Education: Athletics

* Denotes veto CULTURE, RECREATION & TOURISM (continued) Tourism Commissions, see Special Districts & Authorities: Tourism Commissions Hotel occupancy tax, see Revenue & Taxation: Hotel Occupancy Tax; Sales & Use Tax, State Office; Matching Funds Program; report/plan ...... ACT 114 Promotion district, see Revenue & Taxation: Sales & Use Tax - Tourism Promotion District Site; highway sign, DOTD...... HR 105 Welcome center; name; legislator...... ACT 564 Workforce, inadequate training; economic impact; study ...... SCR 58 Zoos EBR Parish; relocation, current property use; tax increment financing...... ACT 897 Wild & exotic animals, see Animals

Custody of children, see Family Law: Child Custody Dairy industry, see Agriculture Damages, see Civil Law & Procedure Day care, see Health & Social Services: Adult Day Care Centers; Child Care Facilities Death & dying, see Civil Law & Procedure: Wills & Testaments; Health & Social Services: Hospices Death certificate, see Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics Death penalty, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Capital Punishment Delinquents, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles Dentists, see Occupations & Professions Developmentally disabled persons, see Exceptional Persons Disabled persons, see Exceptional Persons: Handicapped/Disabled Persons Disadvantaged persons, see Health & Social Services: Welfare; Homeless Disasters, see Public Safety & Corrections: Emergencies Diseases, see Health & Social Services: Diseases & Illnesses; specific disease; Labor & Employment: Occupational Safety & Health District attorneys, see Courts Division of Administration, see Administration Doctors, see Occupations & Professions: Physicians; specific specialty Dogs, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Dogfighting Domestic abuse, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Abuse & Neglect of Children; Family Law: Family Violence Donations, see Civil Law & Procedure Drainage, see Special Districts & Authorities Driver's licenses, see Motor Vehicles Driving while intoxicated (DWI), see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Drugs, see Health & Social Services; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Controlled Substances Economic development, see Commerce & Economic Development; Special Districts & Authorities

EDUCATION (See also Colleges & Universities) Accountability, see School Accountability Adult education, see Vocational Education; Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges Athletics Athlete; agent; contract, eligibility ...... ACT 351 High School Athletic Assn.; ephedra; warning ...... HR 3 HCR 25 High School Athletic Assn.; private/legislative audit ...... ACT 508 BESE (Board of Elementary & Secondary Education) Employee, applicant; criminal record...... ACT 146 Membership, legislators; study...... HCR 255 Blind, school for; see Visually Impaired, La. School for Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, see BESE Career education, see Vocational Education; Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges Charter schools, see Schools/Charter

* Denotes veto EDUCATION (continued) Curricula Acadian history, 8th grade ...... HCR 303 Alternative diploma; study...... HCR 330 Civic Education Commission...... ACT 596 Driver education, see Motor Vehicles Extracurricular activity; insurance, bonded ...... ACT 605 Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Vocational, see Vocational Education Deaf, Louisiana School for (LSD) Teacher; leave, sick/sabbatical; cost savings, eliminated mandates; salary ...... ACT 778 Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative ...... HCR 155 Kindergarten Plus pilot program...... ACT 632 Education Quality Trust Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Elementary & Secondary Education Board, see BESE Entrance age, see School Attendance/Compulsory Exit exams, see Testing/Graduation Funds, special; see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Health Education Physical fitness/nutrition pilot program; K-6; model program awards ...... ACT 734 Health Screening Medicaid administrative claiming; reimbursement...... ACT 660 Physical fitness/nutrition pilot program; K-6; model program awards ...... ACT 734 School Health Advisory Board; standard form ...... ACT 685 Kindergarten, see Early Childhood Education Louisiana School of Math, Science & Arts Room/security deposit; fee ...... ACT 503 Minimum Foundation Program, see School Finance - Minimum Foundation Program Parents 16th Judicial District; compulsory attendance; FINS provisions...... ACT 852 Personnel, see School Employees; Teachers; School Bus Drivers; Superintendents Quality Education Support Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds School Accountability Academically in crisis, definition; superintendent, powers/duty; audit...... ACT 193 Distinguished educator; selection; leave...... ACT 204 Failing system; state takeover; study ...... HCR 338 No Child Left Behind; cost/compliance; study...... HCR 77 No Child Left Behind; full funding ...... HCR 20 HCR 13 School performance report, test scores; special education exclusion ...... SCR 31 School Attendance Compulsory; 16th Judicial District; FINS provisions...... ACT 852 Compulsory; entrance age; study ...... HCR 83 Enrollment limit; class size; study ...... HR 107 Incarcerated students, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles/Detention facilities Truancy/assessment centers; pilot program sites; FINS ...... ACT 570 School Boards & Districts Academically in crisis; superintendent, powers/duty; audit ...... ACT 193 Ad valorem tax, see Revenue & Taxation Baker; debt, interest; payment ...... ACT 638 Iberia/St. Mary/St. Martin Parish; at-risk children; early intervention pilot ...... ACT 852 Iberia/St. Mary/St. Martin Parish; contribution, 16th Judicial District Court D.A . ACT 639 Member; nepotism; guidance counselor ...... ACT 914 Member; riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Property, see Property: Public Property - State; Leases Sales & use tax, see Revenue & Taxation: Sales & Use Tax, Local Travel/expense reimbursement, state guidelines; repeal...... ACT 748 * Denotes veto EDUCATION (continued) School Bus Drivers EBR Parish; in-service training/route assignment...... SCR 35 Retirement, see Retirement: School Employees Retirement System School buses, see Motor Vehicles School Discipline At-risk children; early intervention pilot; St. Mary/Iberia/St. Martin Parish...... ACT 852 Best Practices Commission, continuation...... HCR 91 School Employees Bus driver, see School Bus Drivers Criminal history, background check; see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Gayle Pay, see Leave, sick Guidance counselor; nepotism ...... ACT 914 Leave, sick; injury, student assault/battery; special school ...... ACT 603 Leave, sick; medical sabbatical; guidance counselor ...... ACT 509 Psychologist; salary supplement; credentials ...... ACT 243 Resource officer; contract...... ACT 547 Retirement, see Retirement: School Employees Retirement System Salary/per diem/certification, protection; federal integration action; repeal ...... ACT 449 Social worker; salary supplement; credentials ...... ACT 243 Speech pathologist/audiologist; salary supplement; credentials ...... ACT 243 Superintendent, see Superintendents Teacher aide/substitute; data collection ...... HCR 365 Teacher, see Teachers School entrance age, see School Attendance/Compulsory School Finance Baker; debt, interest; payment ...... ACT 638 International/charter school, type 2; full funding ...... ACT 735 Medicaid administrative claiming, school-based care; reimbursement ...... ACT 660 No Child Left Behind; cost/compliance; study...... HCR 77 No Child Left Behind; full funding ...... HCR 20 HCR 13 Special treasury funds, see Governmental Finance Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation; Special Districts & Authorities School Finance - Minimum Foundation Program BESE/Ed. Dept./ Senate staff briefing; interim...... SR 134 Formula; 2004-2005 FY; approval ...... SCR 122 School Food Programs Menu; Omega-3 fatty acid ...... HR 20 School lands, see Property: Leases; Public Property - State Schools (See also Special School Districts; specific school) Auditoriums, Caddo Parish; name; former principal ...... ACT 718 Baseball stadium; name; former coach...... ACT 563 Brown v. Board of Education; 50th anniversary...... SCR 109 Clandestine laboratory, drug; zone proximity; crime ...... ACT 875 Class size; limit; study ...... HR 107 Classroom technology; funding ...... HCR 319 Closure/takeover; governor; repeal...... ACT 135 ACT 449 Curricula, see Curricula Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Football stadium; name; school board member ...... ACT 124 Guns, see Public Safety & Corrections: Firearms Gymnasium; name; former school board member ...... ACT 228 International/charter, type 2; full funding ...... ACT 735 Lab, see Colleges & Universities: Louisiana State University Math, science & arts, see Louisiana School of Math, Science & Arts NOCCA, faculty/staff/admin.; compensation/benefits; philanthropic foundation . . ACT 722 * Denotes veto EDUCATION (continued) Schools (continued) Special license plate, see Motor Vehicles: License Plates - Special Tallulah; Northeast La. Delta Learning Center...... ACT 721 Unlawful presence, sexually violent predator; proximity property/bus...... ACT 178 Sixteenth section lands, see Property: Public Property - State; Leases Special Education (See also Special School Districts; specific school; Exceptional Persons) Advisory panel; BESE appointment; membership ...... ACT 198 Schools; residential; see Exceptional Persons: Mental Retardation Facilities Section 504 students; regular classroom inclusion; study ...... HCR 177 Tallulah; Northeast La. Delta Learning Center...... ACT 721 Teacher/employee/superintendent; leave, sick; injury, student assault/battery .... ACT 603 Test scores, exclusion; school performance report ...... SCR 31 Special School Districts Exceptional child; residency...... ACT 492 Teacher/employee/superintendent; leave, sick; injury, student assault/battery .... ACT 603 Teacher; leave, sick/sabbatical; cost savings, eliminated mandates; salary ...... ACT 778 Sports, see Athletics; Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Sports Student Loans & Scholarships, see Colleges & Universities Students Attendance, see School Attendance Cellular telephone; unauthorized use; A.G. opinion distribution ...... HCR 172 Curricula, see Curricula Discipline, see School Discipline Entrance age, see School Attendance Exit exams, see Testing/Graduation Extracurricular activities participation, see Curricula; Athletics Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Graduation exam, see Testing/Graduation Hazing; policy ...... ACT 599 Immunization, see Health & Social Services: Public Health Incarcerated, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles/Detention facilities Screening, see Health Screening Testing, see Testing Vo-tech, see Vocational Education Superintendents Leave, sick; injury, student assault/battery; special school ...... ACT 603 Local; academically in crisis; powers/duty ...... ACT 193 Nepotism; guidance counselor ...... ACT 914 Teachers Absenteeism; data collection ...... HCR 365 Aides, see School Employees: Teacher aides Arrest; justice of the peace ...... ACT 833 Certification; reading; semester hours ...... ACT 462 Distinguished educator; selection; leave...... ACT 204 Education, see Colleges & Universities: Teacher Education Foreign; French immersion program...... HCR 23 Gayle Pay, see Leave, sick Highly qualified; definition ...... HCR 88 Homebuyer Program; advisory panel...... ACT 738 Leave, sick/sabbatical; cost savings, eliminated mandates; salary ...... ACT 778 Leave, sick; injury, student assault/battery; special school ...... ACT 603 PRAXIS exam, see Colleges & Universities: Teacher Education Retirement system, see Retirement: Teachers Retirement System Teach to Serve Program ...... HCR 17 Testing Graduation; failure; certificate ...... HB 740* Tuition, see Colleges & Universities: Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program (TOPS) * Denotes veto EDUCATION (continued) Visually Impaired, Louisiana School for (LSVI) Teacher; leave, sick/sabbatical; cost savings, eliminated mandates; salary ...... ACT 778 Vocational Education (See also Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges) Adult Learning Task Force...... HCR 197 Agricultural Education Program; funds allocation ...... SCR 141 Closure/takeover/protection; governor; repeal ...... ACT 449

Elderly persons, see Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging; Retirement

ELECTIONS Ballots Constitutional amendment; language, explanation; Internet/polling place ...... ACT 627 Party affiliation ...... ACT 889 Campaign Finance & Disclosure Contribution/loan/fund transfer; legislative session; governor/legislator ...... ACT 783 Contribution; forty-eight hour report ...... ACT 506 Contribution; forty-eight hour report; independent expenditure ...... ACT 862 Contribution; gaming industry, political committee; limit ...... ACT 760 Contribution; in name of another; penalty ...... ACT 115 District office, definition; city court constable/marshal ...... ACT 515 District office, definition; pop'n ...... ACT 528 Candidates Contributions, see Campaign Finance & Disclosure Presidential; qualifying fee; credit union transaction ...... ACT 604 Qualifying; ethics; info packet...... ACT 829 Qualifying; outstanding penalty/fee/fine; false info ...... ACT 896 Code Revision...... ACT 526 Commissioners Compensation/hours ...... ACT 693 ACT 746 Firearm possession; polling place ...... ACT 626 Election Supervisors Boards, Parish Commissioners; compensation/hours ...... ACT 746 ACT 693 Orleans Parish; membership...... ACT 745 Judges, see Courts: specific judge Offenses Campaign finance; see Campaign Finance & Disclosure Elections compliance unit...... ACT 517 Political party; misinformation ...... ACT 889 Political activities (of civil servants), see Public Officials & Employees Political Parties Registration; recognition ...... ACT 889 Unaffiliated; presidential; preference primary ...... ACT 678 Polling Places Constitutional amendment; ballot language, explanation ...... ACT 627 Voter intimidation; commissioner, firearm possession; election day ...... ACT 626 Primary Elections Presidential; preference; unaffiliated voter ...... ACT 678 Reapportionment House of Representatives...... ACT 535 Registration of Voters Developmentally disabled; interdiction ...... ACT 575 Registrar/chief deputy/confidential assistant; certification program; salary ...... ACT 785 System; study...... HCR 323 * Denotes veto ELECTIONS (continued) Voters & Voting Intimidation; election day...... ACT 626 Irregularities; elections compliance unit ...... ACT 517 Registration, see Registration of Voters Unaffiliated; presidential; preference primary ...... ACT 678

Elementary & Secondary Education Board, see Education: BESE Emergency medical services, see Health & Social Services: Emergency/Nonemergency Services; Medical Treatment; Public Health Emergency preparedness, see Public Safety & Corrections: Emergencies Employment, see Labor & Employment; Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service

ENERGY (See also Minerals, Oil & Gas; Public Utilities) Conservation of Energy Efficiency contract, award process/financing; legislative review ...... SR 170 Efficiency contract, performance-based; DNR review/approval...... ACT 869 Home energy rater; certification...... ACT 219

Engineers, see Occupations & Professions

ENVIRONMENT (See also Natural Resources; Health & Social Services: Public Health; Water & Waterways) Air Pollution/Quality Ozone nonattainment area, B.R.; reformulated gasoline deadline extension ...... HCR 108 Smoking, see Health & Social Services Asbestos, see Hazardous Materials Conservation funds, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Department of Environmental Quality Employee; state police commission; badge duplication ...... ACT 73 Hearing; assessment statement/permit/public official testimony...... ACT 72 Security sensitive info; Internet access ...... ACT 636 Drinking water, see Water & Waterways Emergencies, see Public Safety & Corrections Floods & flood control, see Water & Waterways Hazardous Materials Asbestos; insurance claim...... ACT 108 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 Underground storage tanks, see Underground Storage Tanks Hazardous Materials Transportation Accident/incident; report ...... ACT 107 Hazardous Waste Exposure; environmental contaminant/pollutant; insurance claim ...... ACT 108 Transport, see Hazardous Materials Transportation Industrial Waste Disposal Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund Program ...... ACT 655 Facility; St. Helena Parish ...... ACT 150 Ozone, see Air Pollution/Quality Permits, Registration, Variances & Licenses Hearing; assessment statement/permit/public official testimony...... ACT 72 Programs Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund ...... ACT 655 Recycling Paper; legislative chambers ...... HCR 188 Salt domes, see Natural Resources

ENVIRONMENT (continued) * Denotes veto Sewerage, see Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage Districts; Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions Solid Waste Disposal Facility; St. Helena Parish ...... ACT 150 Tires, see Motor Vehicles: Parts & Equipment Toxic Substances (Usually see Hazardous Materials; Hazardous Waste) Cancer risk, geographical location; chemical industry proximity; study ...... HCR 279 Exposure; environmental contaminant/pollutant; insurance claim ...... ACT 108 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 Mold damage; architect/engineer/manufactured housing licensee; liability limit . . ACT 844 Mold damage; commercial/marine contractor, liability limit ...... ACT 844 Underground Storage Tanks Release; liability; advisory board ...... ACT 692 Violations (See also specific subject) Enforcement; time limit ...... ACT 17 Penalty; civil...... ACT 52 Water pollution/quality, see Water & Waterways Wetlands, see Natural Resources

Ethics, see Public Officials & Employees Evidence, see Civil Law & Procedure; Crimes & Criminal Procedure

EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS (See also Education: Health Screening; Special Education) Children (Usually see specific disability) Adoption subsidy; eligibility ...... ACT 456 Developmentally Disabled Persons At-risk juveniles; pilot program...... ACT 858 Crime victim, witness; testimony...... ACT 241 Decision Making of Persons w/ Cognitive Disabilities Commission; study ...... SCR 149 Framework, human service delivery; rule...... HCR 300 Voter registration; interdiction...... ACT 575 Handicapped/Disabled Persons Developmentally disabled, see Developmentally Disabled Persons Electric personal assistive mobility device; sidewalk use ...... ACT 805 Electric personal assistive mobility device; sidewalk/bicycle path/road use ...... ACT 451 ACT 551 Parking, see Motor Vehicles Veterans, see Military & Veterans Affairs: Veterans/Disabled Wheelchair; street crossing; traffic...... ACT 242 Workforce Commission/STEP program; coordination...... ACT 110 Homeless, see Health & Social Services Mental health facilities, see Health & Social Services Mental health, see Health & Social Services Mental Retardation Facilities Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 Employee; ICF/MR; leave day, state holidays ...... HCR 277 Northwest La. Developmental Center; efficiency/operation methodology; study . . HCR 244 Resident; ICF/MR; funeral expense; cost reporting, rule ...... HCR 274 Special school district; exceptional child; residency ...... ACT 492 Mentally retarded persons, see Developmentally Disabled Persons

Executive departments, see Administration; State Government: Agencies; Reorganization, Governmental; Legislative Affairs: Oversight & Sunset Review; specific subject Expropriation, see Property Faculty, see Colleges & Universities

* Denotes veto FAMILY LAW (See also Children, Juveniles & Minors; Property: Community Property; Usufruct) Adoption Agency/child placing agency; definition/license...... ACT 915 Birth certificate, see Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics Confidential intermediary; study ...... HR 121 Subsidy; special needs children; eligibility ...... ACT 456 Child Custody Joint; continuing expenses, domiciliary parent ...... ACT 756 Orders; intentional violation, w/out cause; court costs...... ACT 519 ACT 520 Proceedings; judicial mediators ...... ACT 25 Visitation; laws/custody; study...... HCR 139 Visitation; laws; study ...... HCR 158 Visitation; use non-negative term ...... SCR 26 Child in need of care, see Children, Juveniles & Minors Child Support Calculation; income determination, unemployed/underemployed parent ...... ACT 156 Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act ...... ACT 801 Enforcement; child/medical; birth certificate/father...... ACT 380 Enforcement; extraordinary/ordinary medical expenses...... ACT 251 Enforcement; income assignment order; transfer, court ...... ACT 510 Enforcement; private collection agency ...... ACT 380 Guidelines ...... ACT 249 Nonpayment; crime ...... ACT 801 Nonpayment; earned income tax credit, seizure ...... ACT 468 Nonpayment; license suspension; compliance definition ...... ACT 652 Nonpayment; prescription ...... ACT 186 Nonpayment; registration suspension, boat/all-terrain/personal watercraft/trailer . . ACT 319 Obligation; calculation; 2nd/multiple family; study ...... HCR 42 Obligation; credit, continuing expenses, domiciliary parent ...... ACT 756 Obligation; electronic disbursement service, contract...... ACT 842 Obligation; retirement benefit/contribution, state & statewide systems ...... ACT 706 Tax dependency deduction; obligation; extraordinary medical expenses ...... ACT 668 Visitation rights, see Visitation Rights Community property, see Property Families In Need of Services (FINS), see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Child in Need of Care Family Violence Abuse & neglect of children, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Domestic battery...... ACT 144 Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training Task Force...... HCR 218 Predominant aggressor; guidelines...... ACT 882 Protective Order Registry; info availability ...... ACT 674 Restraining order; application...... ACT 502 Tenancy termination...... ACT 444 Filiation, see Paternity Forced heirship, see Civil Law & Procedure Marriage Ceremony; federal judge; N.O./B.R.; time period...... ACT 454 Covenant ...... ACT 490 One man/one woman; recognition, other jurisdiction...... ACT 926 Surname...... ACT 118 Paternity Action; time period...... ACT 530 Support, see Child Support Usufruct, see Property Visitation Rights Custody/visitation rights; study ...... HCR 139 Grandparent; study ...... SR 40 * Denotes veto FAMILY LAW (continued) Visitation Rights (continued) Law; study...... HCR 158 Orders; intentional violation, w/out cause; court costs...... ACT 519 ACT 520 Replace visitation; non-negative term ...... SCR 26

Federal funds, see Governmental Finance

FINANCE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (See also Governmental Finance; Bonds) Banks Alternative deposit; survivorship; inheritance tax ...... ACT 42 Depository, local; stock/surplus/capital amounts ...... ACT 620 Foreign; activities ...... ACT 420 Insurance product sale ...... ACT 350 National; charitable lottery/activity...... SCR 44 Out-of-state/other country charter; stock, assessment ...... ACT 396 Public contract, local gov't; depositing authority ...... ACT 560 Service corp.; occupational license tax...... ACT 703 Trust; usually see Property Banks - State Banks Charitable lottery/activity...... SCR 44 Immovable property, held by; appraisal...... ACT 40 Trust; usually see Property Consumer Credit Credit repair service; surety bond; nonprofit/charitable org ...... ACT 79 Delinquency charge ...... ACT 763 Documentation fee; non-real estate loan...... ACT 89 Identity theft; security freeze ...... ACT 766 Credit Cards Revolving loan account, lender; consumer loan, definition/use ...... ACT 70 Credit Sales Payment; electronic; account NSF, fee/charge ...... ACT 65 Investments, see Securities & Stocks; Governmental Finance: State Funds Investment; Local Funds Loans (See also Consumer Credit) Bank; see Banks; Banks - State Banks Check cashing; bond ...... ACT 370 Consumer; definition/use...... ACT 70 Default; security; repossession/notice ...... ACT 191 ACT 814 Disbursement; debit card ...... ACT 347 Disbursement; electronic cash ...... ACT 346 Mortgage; see Mortgages Student; see Colleges & Universities: Student Loans & Scholarships Mortgages Cancellation, partial; property, post-bankruptcy...... ACT 476 Erasure/cancellation; release form ...... ACT 480 Predatory Lending Prevention Task Force ...... HCR 107 Predatory lending; study...... SCR 121 Recorder of mortgages, see Courts Records; Social Security #...... ACT 565 Residential banker/lender, see Occupations & Professions: Residential Mortgage Broker/Lender Residential; cancellation; 1-to-4 family ...... ACT 294 Motor vehicle sales finance, see Motor Vehicles: Sales Finance Office of Financial Institutions Collateral repossession...... ACT 814

* Denotes veto FINANCE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (continued) Office of Financial Institutions (continued) Collateral repossession; license ...... ACT 191 Immunity, governmental; confidential info...... ACT 587 Savings & Loan Associations Alternative deposit; survivorship; inheritance tax ...... ACT 42 Securities & Stocks Insurer, domestic; placement ...... ACT 342 State funds investment, see Governmental Finance; see also specific system under Retirement Stocks, see Securities & Stocks Trusts, usually see Property Uniform Commercial Code, see Commerce & Economic Development: Louisiana Commercial Laws

Finance, governmental; see Governmental Finance Financial disclosure, see Public Officials & Employees; Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure

FIRE PROTECTION & OFFICERS (See also Insurance; Retirement; Special Districts & Authorities) Alarm industry, see Occupations & Professions Fire departments, see Firefighters & Fire Departments Fire Marshal Alarm industry, see Occupations & Professions Building code; enforcement; fee schedule ...... ACT 326 Fire protection districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Firefighters & Fire Departments Bossier City; alarm system operators, shift...... ACT 14 Cancer; occupational disease/infirmity; health insurance coverage...... ACT 641 Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police Disabled/spouse; scholarship ...... ACT 697 Fraudulent portrayal of, crime ...... ACT 85 Hepatitis C; education/info ...... HCR 256 Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Immunization program; first responder; disaster locations ...... HCR 208 Investigation/hearing; rights...... ACT 262 Survivor benefits; line of duty, scope...... ACT 272

Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Fishing, see Wildlife & Fisheries: Fish & Fishing Flag, see United States Government Floods & flood control, see Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities Food, see Commerce & Economic Development; Agriculture (generally); Health & Social Services: Public Health Forced heirship, see Civil Law & Procedure Forestry & forests, see Natural Resources Funds, see Governmental Finance; Finance & Financial Institutions Funeral directors, see Occupations & Professions: Embalmers & Funeral Directors Funerals & funeral homes, see Commerce & Economic Development

GAMBLING (See also Racing) Bingo, see Charitable Raffles, Bingo & Keno Licensing Campaign contributions, see Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure Casino Gambling Hiring/procurement practices; study...... HCR 215 Land-based; minor player; crime ...... ACT 828 Tribal; compact/Tribal-State Class III; parish notice ...... ACT 909 Charitable Raffles, Bingo & Keno Licensing Bingo; electronic dabber device; fee...... ACT 874 * Denotes veto GAMBLING (continued) Contracts, elected officials; see Public Officials & Employees: Elected Officials Economic development & gaming corporation, see Casino Gambling/Land-based Gaming Control Board Gaming license; professional services contract, report...... ACT 486 Minority, recruitment/contracting/hiring practices; licensee compliance ...... HR 82 Gaming Devices - Video Draw Poker Employee; certified technician, level 2; suitability ...... ACT 918 Hiring/procurement practices; study...... HCR 215 License; fee, annual ...... ACT 817 License; golf course/alcoholic beverage sales...... ACT 918 License; minimum wager...... ACT 31 License; operation pending approval; time period ...... ACT 918 License; restaurant, definition ...... ACT 867 Licensee; non-disclosure, misdemeanor conviction ...... ACT 427 Minor, player; crime...... ACT 828 Monitoring system; contract, multiyear ...... ACT 353 Truck stop; fuel facility lease/sublease ...... ACT 918 Truck stop; fuel sales...... ACT 918 Truck stop; restaurant; location ...... ACT 637 Gaming Devices & Equipment Race track slot machines; central computer monitoring system ...... ACT 336 Race track slot machines; hiring/procurement practices, study ...... HCR 215 Race track slot machines; minor player; crime ...... ACT 828 Video bingo devices, see Charitable Raffles, Bingo & Keno Licensing Indian gaming, see Casino Gambling/Tribal Laws (Usually see specific subject; Gaming Control Board) Counterfeit chip/token/coin/voucher/card; manufacture/use/possession, crime .... ACT 324 Gaming license; professional services contract, report...... ACT 486 Key/device; open/affect, gambling game/drop box; possession, crime ...... ACT 324 Licensee; good faith application; zoning survey ...... ACT 924 Licensee; suitability; disqualification, tax filing ...... ACT 753 Lottery Board; membership ...... ACT 16 Hiring/procurement practices; study...... HCR 215 Riverboat Gaming Elected official, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Gaming devices; central computer monitoring system...... ACT 336 Hiring/procurement practices; study...... HCR 215 Minor, player; crime...... ACT 828 Preference; La. agricultural/aquacultural firm...... ACT 271 Slot machines, see Gaming Devices & Equipment/Race track slot machines Tribal gaming, see Casino Gambling Unlawful Gaming Activities (See also Crimes & Criminal Procedure) Counterfeit wagering device/key; manufacture/possession ...... ACT 324 Unlawful playing of gaming devices; minor...... ACT 828 Video draw poker devices, see Gaming Devices - Video Draw Poker

Game, see Wildlife & Fisheries Garnishment, see Civil Law & Procedure Gas, see Minerals, Oil & Gas: Natural Gas; Gasoline Good time, see Public Safety & Corrections: Prisoners

GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE (See also Revenue & Taxation; Appropriations; Bonds) Appropriation Procedure Agency objective/performance indicator, efficiency-based...... SR 138

* Denotes veto GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE (continued) Appropriation Procedure (continued) Cash advance/seed; agency request...... ACT 105 Monkey Island Ferry, Cameron Parish...... ACT 597 Budgetary Control Public contract; bid; inmate telecommunications service, DPS&C; study ...... SCR 160 Budgeting Procedure Agency objective/performance indicator, efficiency-based...... SR 138 Retirement systems, LASERS/TRSL/LSPPRS/LSLERS; submission/approval . . . ACT 802 Retirement systems, state & statewide; review...... ACT 275 Capital Outlay Procedure Non-governmental entity; priority system ...... SCR 154 Non-state entity, self-administration; study ...... SCR 116 Claims against the state/political subdivisions, see Suits Against the State & Political Subdivisions Claims Belonging to the State Settlement; Budget Committee; notice ...... SB 41* Federal Funds Hurricane evacuation route, N.O. area to Mississippi...... SCR 20 Revenue Sharing, see Revenue & Taxation Housing Finance Agency, see Commerce & Economic Development Investment of funds, see State Funds Investment Local Funds Budget; public participation...... ACT 552 Caldwell Parish; library ...... ACT 414 Depository, local; stock/surplus/capital amounts ...... ACT 620 DeSoto Parish; library ...... ACT 234 Expropriation; see Property School, see Education: School Finance; Revenue & Finance: Ad Valorem Tax Sheriff, expenditures; report...... ACT 757 Public Trusts Medicaid School-Based Claiming Trust Fund; repeal ...... ACT 660 Millennium Trust, see Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Tuition Trust Authority; education savings account; investment/refund payment . . ACT 329 Purchasing, see Contracts Revenue sharing, see Revenue & Taxation School finance, see Education Special Treasury Funds Animal Welfare Fund; income tax checkoff ...... ACT 74 Bond Security & Redemption Fund; principal/interest payment ...... ACT 93 Conservation Fund; Saltwater Fishery Enforcement Account ...... ACT 835 Conservation Fund; Shrimp Trade Petition Account ...... ACT 904 Conservation Fund; White Lake Property Fund ...... ACT 613 Disability Affairs Trust Fund; counterfeit mobility impaired placard fine ...... ACT 574 Economic Development Fund; pro sports franchise (Saints) contract, loan ...... ACT 585 Education Excellence Fund, see Tobacco Settlement Proceeds/Millennium Trust Education Quality Trust Fund; foreign investment ...... ACT 654 Fire Marshal Fund; unexpended/unencumbered monies ...... ACT 585 Fraud Detection Fund; unexpended/unencumbered monies ...... ACT 585 Health Excellence Fund, see Tobacco Settelment Proceeds/Millennium Trust Higher Education Initiatives Fund; use, approval ...... ACT 585 Insurance Fraud Investigation Fund; unexpended/unencumbered monies ...... ACT 585 Medicaid School-Based Claiming Trust Fund; repeal ...... ACT 660 Medical Assistance Trust Fund; Medical Vendor Payments Program ...... ACT 585 Millennium Trust, see Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Mineral Resources Operation Fund; unexpended/unencumbered monies ...... ACT 585 Motor Fuels Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund; disbursement ...... ACT 692 Oilfield Site Restoration Fund; DNR, administrative costs ...... ACT 768 Patient's Compensation Fund; maintenance ...... ACT 309 * Denotes veto GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE (continued) Special Treasury Funds (continued) Second Injury Fund, see Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund Sports Facility Assistance Fund; dedication ...... ACT 88 St. Tammany Parish Fund; dedication ...... ACT 630 Support Education in La. First Fund (SELF); unexpended monies ...... ACT 32 Tax Commission Expense Fund; unexpended/unencumbered monies ...... ACT 585 TOPS Fund, see Tobacco Settlement Proceeds, Millennium Trust Transportation Trust Fund; aviation/airport grant program ...... ACT 312 Transportation Trust Fund; hwy. right-of-way, timber sales ...... ACT 308 Transportation Trust Fund; TIMED Program; Florida Ave. Bridge ...... HCR 145 Transportation Trust Fund; TIMED Program; Huey P. Long Bridge ...... SCR 34 Transportation Trust Fund; TIMED Program; Miss. R. bridge, St. Francisville . . . ACT 81 Transportation Trust Fund; TIMED Program; project description ...... ACT 129 Vernon Parish Legislative Community Improvement Fund; dedication ...... ACT 715 Waste Tire Management Fund; use ...... ACT 846 Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Fund; Coastal Mitigation Account ...... ACT 277 HCR 291 Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund; decision appeal, 19th JDC venue . . ACT 256 Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund; liability determination ...... ACT 293 Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund; reimbursement notice, prescription . ACT 227 Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund; settlement, written approval ...... ACT 258 Special Treasury Funds - Creation 2004 Overcollections Fund ...... ACT 585 Addictive Disorder Professional Licensing & Certification Fund...... ACT 803 Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Agricultural Product Support Fund ...... ACT 58 Automobile Theft & Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund ...... ACT 711 Barrier Island Stabilization & Preservation Fund...... ACT 786 Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund ...... ACT 655 Department of Justice Legal Support Fund ...... ACT 586 Fish & Wildlife Violations Rewards Fund...... ACT 174 Telephonic Solicitation Relief Fund ...... ACT 857 State Funds Expenditure; cooperative endeavor/agreement; business cessation, repayment .... ACT 871 Insurance Guaranty Assn. refund monies, general fund deposit ...... ACT 140 State Funds Investment (See also Special Treasury Funds) Certificate of deposit/share account; interest rate; competitive bid ...... ACT 92 Retirement funds, see Retirement: Finance & Funding Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Education Excellence Fund; ineligible recipient entity ...... ACT 384 Financing Corp.; board, meeting frequency ...... ACT 22 Master Settlement Agreement; complementary procedure ...... ACT 544 Millennium Trust; investment earnings; distribution ...... ACT 21

Governmental reorganization, see Reorganization, Governmental

GOVERNOR Campaign finance & disclosure, see Elections Executive administration, see terms under Administration; Governmental Finance Executive Orders Pointe Coupee/Iberville Parish; disaster area ...... SCR 134 Office of Governor Aviation Advisory Commission...... SCR 3 Division of Administration, see Administration Elderly Affairs Office, see Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging

* Denotes veto GOVERNOR (continued) Office of Governor (continued) Faith-based programs; coordinator...... ACT 643 Gaming compact/Tribal-State Class III; parish notice ...... ACT 909 Rural development/office, see Commerce & Economic Development Pardon, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Powers & Duties Campaign contribution/loan/fund transfer; legislative session ...... ACT 783 Executive orders, see Executive Orders School closure/takeover/protection; repeal ...... ACT 449 School closure/takeover; repeal ...... ACT 135

Handicapped, see Exceptional Persons: Handicapped/Disabled Persons; specific handicap Harbors, see Special Districts & Authorities: Port, Harbor & Terminal Districts Hazardous materials, see Environment Hazardous waste, see Environment

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (See also Exceptional Persons) Adult Day Care Centers Employee; background check ...... ACT 299 Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 Aged & Aging (See also specific subject) Agency; employee; background check ...... ACT 299 Assisted living communities; study ...... SCR 151 Board & care homes, see Board & Care Homes; Nursing Homes Day care, see Adult Day Care Centers Elderly Affairs Office; Protective Order Registry; info availability ...... ACT 674 Food stamp, program participation; income guidelines ...... HCR 5 Health care consortium, regional; 2004 summit work, continuation ...... SCR 95 Long-term care, community based alternatives; study ...... HCR 270 Nursing homes, see Nursing Homes Prescription drug programs, see Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid Retirement communities, see Retirement: Communities Ambulance personnel, see Occupations & Professions: Emergency Medical Technicians Ambulance service districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Ambulance service, see Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Anatomical Gifts Designation, verbal/written/driver's license/ID ...... ACT 872 Birth certificates, see Vital Statistics Board & Care Homes (See also Nursing Homes) Assisted living communities; study ...... SCR 151 Bed, new/renovated/converted; facility needs review ...... ACT 184 Employee; background check ...... ACT 299 Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 Cancer Cervical; prevalence; study...... HCR 332 SR 143 Occupational disease/infirmity; firefighter; health insurance coverage...... ACT 641 Risk, geographical location; chemical industry proximity; study ...... HCR 279 Screening, see Screening Charity hospitals, see State Medical Centers Chemical dependency, see Substance Abuse Child Care Facilities At-Home Infant Care Act, implementation; study ...... SCR 76 Criminal history, background check; see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Day care home, family; abuse/neglect; caretaker, definition ...... ACT 398 Day care home, family; orientation...... ACT 707 * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Child Care Facilities (continued) Pediatric health day care; medically fragile; license/rules/regs...... ACT 432 Sexual predator; presence/residence near...... ACT 178 Child Placing Agencies License; definition ...... ACT 915 Child Welfare Services Child in need of care, see Children, Juveniles & Minors Child protection/foster care worker; training ...... ACT 729 Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative; child development . . HCR 155 Families in Need of Services (FINS), see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Child in Need of Care Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), see TANF/FITAP Foster care, see Foster Care Health care consortium, regional; 2004 summit work, continuation ...... SCR 95 Protective Order Registry; info availability ...... ACT 674 Records; share access; DSS ...... ACT 260 Youth Enhanced Services Consortium; mental health; pilot program...... ACT 28 Chiropractors, see Occupations & Professions Clubs, see Commerce & Economic Development: Physical Fitness Services & Health Clubs Coroners, see Parishes Day care, see Child Care Facilities; Adult Day Care Centers Death certificates, see Vital Statistics Dental Health Anesthetics, administration...... ACT 279 Enteral Conscious Sedation Task Force...... HCR 206 Procedure type/form, patient choice; notice/billing; provider payment ...... ACT 607 Screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; community agency/pharmacy; liability . . ACT 405 Dentists, see Occupations & Professions Department of Health & Hospitals Intra-departmental info sharing...... SCR 59 Northwest La. Developmental Center; efficiency/operation methodology ...... HCR 244 Protective Services Bureau; Protective Order Registry; info availability ...... ACT 674 Women's Health Commission...... ACT 644 Department of Social Services Child abuse investigation; report disposition ...... ACT 457 No Wrong Door plan; Act 726, 2003 R.S.; review, executive depts./JLCB ...... HCR 128 Records; access share ...... ACT 260 Subpoena/deposition; welfare fraud investigation, businesses ...... ACT 333 Workforce Commission/STEP program; coordination...... ACT 110 Developmentally disabled, see Exceptional Persons Diseases & Illnesses (Usually see specific disease) Critical; health insurance policy, genetic info...... ACT 325 Diabetes Initiatives Council ...... ACT 726 End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); facility license; exemptions ...... ACT 190 Hepatitis C; education; police/firefighter assns; care provider, licensing boards . . . HCR 256 Hepatitis C; education; veterans ...... ACT 687 Lead poisoning; geographic area, ID ...... ACT 893 Life threatening/acute condition; insurance, continuity of care...... ACT 504 Papilloma virus; prevalence; study ...... HCR 332 SR 143 Doctors, see Occupations & Professions: Health Care Providers; Physicians; specific specialty Drinking water, see Water & Waterways Drugs Abuse; see Substance Abuse Controlled substances, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Drug free zones, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Controlled Substances Ephedra; warning; High School Athletic Assn ...... HCR 25 HR 3 * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Drugs (continued) Prescriptive authority; see Occupations & Professions: Nurses; Physicians; Psychologists Racketeering, definition ...... ACT 415 Testing; blood alcohol; see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Driving While Intoxicated/Blood alcohol test Testing; definitions/standards; SAMHSA guidelines...... ACT 901 Drugs, Prescription Medicaid program, see Medicaid Pharmacists, see Occupations & Professions Pharmacy, benefit manager; advisory committee/study ...... SR 173 Pharmacy, claim; health insurer, prompt payment ...... ACT 876 Pharmacy, rural/independent; reimbursement, OGB...... HCR 361 Prescriptive authority, see Occupations & Professions: Nurses; Physicians; Psychologists Records; electronic/medical; fraud reduction; study...... SCR 46 Reduced price, Medicaid program; uninsured, same prices ...... SCR 41 Return/exchange/redispensing; charitable pharmacy ...... ACT 811 Return/exchange/redispensing; program; study ...... HCR 292 Emergency medical technicians, see Occupations & Professions Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Emergency Response Network (LERN); trauma patient care ...... ACT 248 Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 Employer/personnel, definitions; background check ...... ACT 797 Environmental health, see Public Health Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), see TANF/FITAP Food Stamps Senior citizen, program participation; income guidelines...... HCR 5 Foster Care Child protection/foster care worker; training ...... ACT 729 Laws/rules/governing procedures; social workers, monitoring; study...... HCR 281 Health Care Facilities Addictive Disorder Clinic Office, Lafayette; mtg. room; name ...... SCR 115 Charity hospitals, see State Medical Centers End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); license; exemptions...... ACT 190 Federally qualified center/rural health clinics, definition; expansion ...... ACT 36 Health care delivery system; study...... SCR 84 Hospitals, see Hospitals License; fee ...... ACT 558 License; fee, assessment; DHH...... ACT 332 Malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure; Insurance Mental health facilities, see Mental Health Facilities Mental retardation facilities, see Exceptional Persons Nursing homes, see Nursing Homes Pediatric health day care; medically fragile; license/rules/regs...... ACT 432 Substance abuse facility, see Substance Abuse Trauma centers, see Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Veterans; Community-Based Outpatient Clinic; Jennings ...... SCR 60 Veterans; homes; rename...... ACT 392 Health care providers, see Occupations & Professions Health clubs, see Commerce & Economic Development: Physical Fitness Services & Health Clubs Health education, see Education HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), see Insurance Home Care Assisted living communities; study ...... SCR 151 Disabled/aged; long-term care, community-based alternatives; study...... HCR 270 Homeless LSU HSC/state health centers; service delivery, local coordination...... HCR 331 Medical treatment, see Medical Treatment/Indigent * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Hospices Employee; background check ...... ACT 299 Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 License, standards; study ...... SR 164 Hospitals Charity; see State Medical Centers Emergency services, see Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Federally qualified center/rural health clinics, definition; expansion ...... ACT 36 Health care delivery system; study...... SCR 84 Health care facilities, see Health Care Facilities Malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure; Insurance Medicaid, see Medicaid Medical treatment, see Medical Treatment Mental health facilities, see Mental Health Facilities Mental retardation facilities, see Exceptional Persons Prescriptions, see Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid Records; substance abuse/alcoholism; disclosure...... ACT 252 Rural; definition, certification; disproportionate share funds ...... ACT 684 Sale; public hearing; location...... ACT 916 Service districts; see Special Districts & Authorities: Hospital Service Districts & Authorities State; see State Medical Centers Trauma centers, see Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services West Jefferson Medical Center; HMO rate negotiation w/ Blue Cross/Blue Shield HR 133 Human services districts & authorities, see Special Districts & Authorities Immunization, see Public Health Insurance, see Insurance: Group Benefits Office; Health & Accident Insurance; HMO Laboratories, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Long-term care, see Aged & Aging; Nursing Homes; Board & Care Homes; Insurance: Long-term Care Insurance Managed care organizations, see Insurance: HMO Medicaid Application process, expedited...... SCR 43 Assisted living care/waiver program; study ...... SCR 151 Child support; see Family Law Disabled/aged; long-term care, community based alternatives; study...... HCR 270 Eligibility; income limit; study ...... SCR 36 Funds, special; see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Medical Assistance Trust Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Medical Vendor Payments Program; fund dedication ...... ACT 585 Nursing home; beds; dual certification w/ Medicare Part A...... ACT 317 Nursing home; Quality & Efficiency Board ...... ACT 659 Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee; membership ...... ACT 677 Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee; procedures; pharmacopoeia ...... ACT 653 Prescription drugs; co-payment request; women, pregnant/under 21 ...... SR 137 Prescription drugs; preferred list; contracts...... ACT 705 Prescription drugs; reduced price; uninsured, same prices ...... SCR 41 Prescription drugs; senior program; full funding ...... SCR 33 Providers; collection, 3rd party; tortfeasor; law feasibility ...... HCR 324 Revenue; budget cap; LSU HSC-NO, hospitals; payment methodology, report . . . ACT 629 School-based administrative claiming; reimbursement ...... ACT 660 Screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; community agency/pharmacy; liability . . ACT 405 Medical Examiners Board, see Occupations & Professions Medical malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure: Malpractice - Medical; Insurance: Malpractice Insurance Medical records, see Medical Treatment/Records; Hospitals/Records Medical Treatment (See also Diseases & Illnesses; specific disease; Worker's Compensation) Automated external defibrillators; physical fitness facility/university athletic dept ACT 885 Automated external defibrillators; private security personnel ...... ACT 443 * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Medical Treatment (continued) College of Primary Care Medicine, La. Univ. Medical Sciences; funding ...... SCR 40 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured ...... ACT 593 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured/indigent; LSU HSC . . . HCR 331 Delivery/quality; Health Care Commission ...... ACT 495 Diseases, see Diseases & Illnesses; specific disease Federally qualified center/rural health clinics, definition; expansion ...... ACT 36 Future of Family Medicine Interagency Task Force...... ACT 187 Health care consortium, regional; 2004 summit work, continuation ...... SCR 95 Health care provider reimbursement, pilot; nonprofit corp., uninsured employee . . ACT 593 Home care, see Home Care Indigent; drugs, prescription; return/exchange/redispensing; charitable pharmacy . ACT 811 Nurses, see Occupations & Professions Records; electronic; fraud reduction/drug prescribing; study...... SCR 46 Records; substance abuse/alcoholism; disclosure...... ACT 252 Respite care agency; employee; background check ...... ACT 299 Respite care agency; license fee; DHH...... ACT 332 ACT 558 Screening, see Screening Medicare Initial state licensure survey; certification; fee ...... ACT 558 Nursing home; beds; dual certification w/ Medicaid...... ACT 317 Retiree health benefit; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rule ...... HCR 269 Screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; community agency/pharmacy; liability . . ACT 405 Technical revision; divided referendums ...... ACT 280 Mental Health At-risk juveniles, developmentally disabled; pilot program ...... ACT 858 Counselors; see Occupations & Professions Employment of Mental Health Consumers Commission; study...... HCR 166 Facilities; see Mental Health Facilities; Public Safety & Corrections: Forensic Facilities Framework, human service delivery; rule suspension...... HCR 300 Juvenile delinquent; competency; study ...... HCR 289 Public Mental Health Review Commission; reauthorization...... SCR 82 System; care; sentencing, non-violent offender ...... HR 143 System; modernization; study...... SR 119 HCR 312 Youth Enhanced Services Consortium; pilot program ...... ACT 28 Mental Health Facilities Forensic; see Public Safety & Corrections: Forensic Facilities License fee, assessment; DHH...... ACT 332 ACT 558 Modernization; study...... HCR 312 SR 119 Special school district; exceptional child; residency ...... ACT 492 Mental retardation facilities, see Exceptional Persons Mentally retarded persons, see Exceptional Persons: Developmentally Disabled Persons Narcotics, see Drugs; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Controlled Substances Newborn Infants At-Home Infant Care Act, implementation; study ...... SCR 76 Insurance coverage...... ACT 269 Testing; genetic conditions...... ACT 278 Nurses, see Occupations & Professions Nursing Homes (See also Board & Care Homes; Hospices; Medicaid) Administrators; see Occupations & Professions: Nursing Facility Administrators Assisted living communities; study ...... SCR 151 Bed, new/renovated/converted; facility needs review ...... ACT 184 Employee; crime conviction; hiring/termination...... ACT 662 * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Nursing Homes (continued) Licensure survey report; current/potential resident, availability; Stella Act ...... ACT 295 Medicaid, see Medicaid Quality & Efficiency Board ...... ACT 659 Occupational safety & health, see Labor & Employment Organ/tissue transplants, see Anatomical Gifts Parish Health Units Screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; community agency/pharmacy; liability . . ACT 405 Patient rights, see Medical Treatment Pharmacists, see Occupations & Professions Physicians, see Occupations & Professions Pregnancy & Reproduction High risk; insurance, continuity of care ...... ACT 504 Prescription drugs, Medicaid; co-payment request; women, pregnant/under 21 . . . SR 137 Prescriptions, see Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid; Pregnancy & Reproduction; Occupations & Professions: specific profession Psychologists, see Occupations & Professions Public Health (See also Sanitary Code; Environment; Water & Waterways) Agricultural commodity, California import; task force...... HCR 137 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured ...... ACT 593 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured/indigent; LSU HSC . . . HCR 331 Diseases, see Diseases & Illnesses; specific disease Drinking water, see Water & Waterways Emergency Response Network (LERN); trauma patient care ...... ACT 248 Environmental contaminant/pollutant, exposure; insurance claim ...... ACT 108 Food service establishment; definition; private club/boudin/sausage ...... ACT 608 Health care consortium, regional; 2004 summit work, continuation ...... SCR 95 Health care delivery system; study...... SCR 84 Immunization; childhood; no insurance deductible ...... ACT 431 Immunization; Hepatitis B; juveniles, local detention facility ...... ACT 624 SCR 16 Immunization; meningococcal disease; university student; study ...... HR 98 Immunization; program; first responder, disaster locations ...... HCR 208 Laundromat, commercial; water temperature ...... ACT 357 Men's Health & Wellness Commission ...... SCR 8 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 Oysters, see Wildlife & Fisheries School Health Advisory Board; standard form ...... ACT 685 Schools, see Education: Health Education; Health Screening Smoking, see Smoking Tobacco settlement proceeds, see Governmental Finance Women's Health Commission...... ACT 644 Reproduction, see Pregnancy & Reproduction Sanitary Code (Usually see Public Health; Commerce & Economic Development: Food; Seafood; Restaurants; Water & Waterways: Drinking Water) Violation; civil fine/injunction/penalty; DHH ...... ACT 772 Screening (See also Education: Health Screening) Cancer, cervical; papilloma virus; prevalence; study ...... SR 143 HCR 332 Drug testing, see Drugs/Testing Lead poisoning; geographic area, ID ...... ACT 893 Sewerage, see Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage Districts; Sewerage &Water Boards/Commissions; Water & Waterways Smoking Regulation; state capitol...... SCR 132 Sen. Nat G. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena ...... ACT 573 Tobacco settlement proceeds, see Governmental Finance * Denotes veto HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES (continued) Social Security Gov't Pension Offset (GPO)/Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP); benefits.... HCR 202 Technical revision; divided referendums ...... ACT 280 Social Services Department, see Department of Social Services Social workers, see Occupations & Professions; Education: School Employees State Medical Centers (See also Hospitals) End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); license; exemptions...... ACT 190 Health care delivery system; study...... SCR 84 LSU HSC/state health centers; service, local coordination; indigent/uninsured . . . HCR 331 LSU HSC-NO; Medicaid revenues; budget cap; hospital services, report ...... ACT 629 LSU HSC-S; independent institution, proposal; study ...... SCR 138 University Medical Center, B.R.; LSU HSC-NO entity ...... ACT 717 Substance Abuse Counselors, see Occupations & Professions: Counselors/Addictive disorder professionals Drug testing, see Drugs/Testing Facility; survey/investigation; annual, on-site; residential neighborhood ...... ACT 436 Framework, human service delivery; rule suspension...... HCR 300 Housing; group home, recovering abusers; residential neighborhood ...... HCR 353 Records; treatment; disclosure...... ACT 252 TANF/FITAP (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Independence Temporary AssistanceProgram) FITAP benefits, limit; TANF, earned income; STEP program ...... ACT 675 Food stamp program, see Food Stamps Workforce Commission/STEP program; coordination...... ACT 110 Trauma/injury, see Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Vital Statistics Birth certificate; father named; child/medical support orders ...... ACT 380 Birth/death certificates; judicial use...... ACT 254 Death certificate; Student Financial Assistance Office, access ...... ACT 355 Illegitimate child; name change ...... ACT 26 Welfare (See also Child Welfare Services; TANF/FITAP; Children, Juveniles & Minors: Child in Need of Care) Aged, see Aged & Aging Food stamp program, see Food Stamps Homeless, see Homeless Indigent medical treatment, see Medical Treatment No Wrong Door plan; Act 726, 2003 R.S.; review, executive depts./JLCB ...... HCR 128 Records; access share; DSS ...... ACT 260 Strategies to Empower People (STEP) program; Transitional Assessment Plan . . . ACT 675 Subpoena/deposition; fraud investigation; DSS, businesses ...... ACT 333 Workforce Commission/STEP program; coordination...... ACT 110

Higher education, see Colleges & Universities Highways, see Transportation Holidays, see State Government; Courts: Holidays - Clerks of Court Home care, see Health & Social Services Homeland security, see International Affairs: Terrorism; Public Safety & Corrections: Terrorism Homeless, see Health & Social Services Homestead exemption, see Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption - Homestead Horse racing, see Racing Horticulture Commission, see Occupations & Professions Hospitals, see Health & Social Services: Hospitals; State Medical Centers; Special Districts & Authorities: Hospital Service Districts & Authorities Hotels, see Revenue & Taxation: Hotel Occupancy Tax; Sales & Use Tax, State/Hotel occupancy House of Representatives, see Legislative Affairs Housing, see Commerce & Economic Development; Housing Authorities under Municipalities; Parishes Human services districts & authorities, see Special Districts & Authorities Hunting, see Wildlife & Fisheries Husband & wife, see Family Law: Marriage; Property: Community Property * Denotes veto Indians, see Civil Rights; Gambling: Casino Gambling/Tribal Indigents, see Health & Social Services: Medical Treatment; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Indigent Defense Inheritance, see Civil Law & Procedure: Successions, Forced Heirship; Revenue & Taxation: Inheritance Tax Institutions, see Colleges & Universities; Exceptional Persons; Health & Social Services; Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities; Finance & Financial Institutions

INSURANCE Agents & Brokers, see Producers Alien insurers, see Insurers Annuities Interest rate; date ...... ACT 497 Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Automobile Insurance Claim; demand for payment/loss report/coverage question ...... ACT 826 Motorcycle; driver's license endorsement ...... ACT 378 Theft & Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority...... ACT 711 Automobile Insurance - Compulsory Liability Security Claim; demand for payment/loss report/coverage question ...... ACT 826 Coverage; limit; spouse/family member ...... ACT 395 Military personnel, active duty; rate, discount; insurer, rebate ...... ACT 770 Military personnel, coverage lapse; issuance refusal/premium increase ...... ACT 770 Senior driver; rate, defensive driving course...... ACT 239 Theft & Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority...... ACT 711 Uninsured motorist; coverage/limit; spouse/family member ...... ACT 395 Casualty Insurance (Usually see specific insurance) Commercial; file & use rating system...... ACT 878 Rate; flexible; Act 351, 2003 R.S.; legislative intent ...... HCR 14 Rate; flexible; impact report...... HR 18 COASTAL Plan, see Insurance Underwriting Plan Department of Insurance Fraud unit, see Law Enforcement & Officers: State Police NAIC regulatory modernization action plan...... HCR 8 Safety Net Health Insurance Program, transfer...... ACT 493 Surplus monies; OMV database, DWI pleas...... ACT 730 Disability Insurance (See also Worker's Compensation) Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Domestic insurers, see Insurers FAIR Plan, see Joint Reinsurance Plan Fire Insurance Policy; standard provision, peril of fire...... ACT 34 Flood Insurance Nat'l program; DOTD public works/intermodal transportation office...... ACT 130 Foreign insurers, see Insurers Funeral Insurance Face value, payment ...... ACT 689 Group Benefits Office (See also Health & Accident Insurance; HMO) Coverage; continuity of care...... ACT 504 Eligibility; La. National Guard ...... ACT 870 Eligibility; N.O., D.A./active employee ...... ACT 779 Health/medical/reimbursement savings account ...... ACT 890 Pharmacy, rural/independent; reimbursement...... HCR 361 Provider; credentialing process...... ACT 671 Group Insurance (Usually see specific insurance; Group Benefits Office) Sheriff/deputy, retired; Bossier Parish Retired Employees Insurance Fund; board . ACT 822 Sheriff/deputy, retired; Plaquemines Parish ...... ACT 320

* Denotes veto INSURANCE (continued) Group Insurance (continued) Sheriff/deputy, retired; St. Charles Parish...... ACT 195 Sheriff/deputy, retired; Tangipahoa Parish...... ACT 822 Health & Accident Insurance (See also Group Benefits Office; HMO) Cancer; occupational disease/infirmity; firefighter...... ACT 641 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured ...... ACT 593 Community-based health care access programs; uninsured/indigent; LSU HSC . . . HCR 331 Coverage; continuity of care...... ACT 504 Credit; financial institution sale ...... ACT 350 Credit; obligation payment ...... ACT 441 Critical illness policy; genetic info ...... ACT 325 Dental care; procedure type/form, patient choice; notice/billing; provider payment ACT 607 Employee benefit trust/multiple benefit trust/assn ...... ACT 325 Flexible health benefits policy; mandate free option...... ACT 799 Health Care Commission; function/membership ...... ACT 495 Health care consortium, regional; 2004 summit work, continuation ...... SCR 95 Health care delivery system; study...... SCR 84 Health care provider reimbursement, pilot; nonprofit corp., uninsured employee . . ACT 593 Health Coverage Tax Credit Program; pilot program...... ACT 843 Health savings account ...... ACT 663 ACT 890 High deductible health plan ...... ACT 663 High deductible health plan; health/medical savings account ...... ACT 890 Immunization; childhood; no deductible ...... ACT 431 Individual; subscriber agreement; premium deviation ...... ACT 426 Issuer; carve-out agreement; definition; assignment of obligation, limit...... ACT 417 LaChoice; pilot programs, individual coverage/public subsidy...... ACT 751 Medicaid, see Health & Social Services Medical necessity review org.; adverse determination/reconsideration/review.... ACT 450 Medicare, see Health & Social Services Mental illness treatment, licensed clinical social worker ...... ACT 51 Newborn child; coverage ...... ACT 269 Prescription drugs, see Health & Social Services: Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid Provider; credentialing process...... ACT 671 Safety Net Program; transfer to Insurance Dept...... ACT 493 Screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; community agency/pharmacy; liability . . ACT 405 Sheriff/deputy, retired; Bossier Parish Retired Employees Insurance Fund; board. ACT 822 Sheriff/deputy, retired; Plaquemines Parish ...... ACT 320 Sheriff/deputy, retired; St. Charles Parish...... ACT 195 Sheriff/deputy, retired; Tangipahoa Parish...... ACT 822 Worker's comp claim denial; insurer, payment...... ACT 554 Working Uninsured Task Force...... HCR 105 Health Plan (La.) Administration/eligibility/benefits/board ...... ACT 368 LaChoice; pilot programs, individual coverage/public subsidy...... ACT 751 HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) (See also Group Benefits Office; Health & Accident Insurance) Blue Cross Blue Shield/West Jefferson Medical Center; rate negotiation...... HR 133 Coverage; continuity of care...... ACT 504 Flexible health benefits policy; mandate free option...... ACT 799 Health Coverage Tax Credit Program; pilot program...... ACT 843 Issuer; carve-out agreement; definition; assignment of obligation, limit...... ACT 417 Medical necessity review org.; adverse determination/reconsideration/review.... ACT 450 Provider; credentialing process...... ACT 671 Homeowner's Insurance Claim; demand for payment/loss report/coverage question ...... ACT 826 Policy; form conversion at renewal...... ACT 358

* Denotes veto INSURANCE (continued) Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA) Asbestos; environmental contaminant/pollutant; claim...... ACT 108 Claim; covered; net worth/recovery; affiliate ...... ACT 109 Refund monies; state general fund ...... ACT 140 Insurance Underwriting Plan (COASTAL) Administration/governance...... ACT 761 Coverage; emergency vehicle access ...... ACT 665 Fiscal year; reports...... ACT 46 Insurers Agent; see Producers Alien; certificate of authority...... ACT 377 Broker; see Producers Casualty; see Casualty Insurance Consortium of Insurance & Financial Services; membership...... ACT 286 Domestic; director; shareholder ...... ACT 525 Domestic; real estate investment...... ACT 505 Domestic; securities placement ...... ACT 342 Foreign; certificate of authority ...... ACT 377 Foreign; payroll deduction...... ACT 589 License; certificate of authority; consultant, denial/background check ...... ACT 826 Lloyd's plan ...... ACT 513 NAIC regulatory modernization action plan...... HCR 8 Policy cancellation; unearned premium/commission payment/notice...... ACT 549 Property; see Property Insurance Risk retention group; registration/revocation ...... ACT 376 Third party administrator; surety bond ...... ACT 372 Unauthorized; new/renewal insurance; fraudulent act ...... ACT 498 Joint Reinsurance Plan (FAIR) Administration/governance...... ACT 761 Coverage; emergency vehicle access ...... ACT 665 Fiscal year; reports...... ACT 46 Liability Insurance (Usually see specific insurance) Health care provider; availability; study ...... SCR 127 Housing authority, local; joint self-insurance program administration...... ACT 700 Risk retention group; registration/revocation ...... ACT 376 Life Insurance Credit; central database ...... ACT 838 Credit; financial institution sale ...... ACT 350 Credit; obligation payment ...... ACT 441 Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Security interest...... ACT 303 Viatical settlement; fraudulent act ...... ACT 498 Long-term Care Insurance Coverage; options...... SCR 28 Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Scope/definitions/disclosure & performance standards/benefits...... ACT 780 Malpractice Insurance (Usually see Civil Law & Procedure: Malpractice - Medical) Medical; coverage availability; study ...... SCR 127 Policies (Usually see specific insurance) Cancellation; notice delivery ...... ACT 44 Cancellation; unearned premium/commission, payment/notice ...... ACT 549 Local government insurance & risk management programs; study...... SCR 144 Sale; financial institution ...... ACT 350 State employee; payroll deduction ...... ACT 589 Premiums (Usually see specific insurance) Financing; consumer loan, definition/use...... ACT 70 State employee; payroll deduction ...... ACT 589 * Denotes veto INSURANCE (continued) Producers Continuing education...... ACT 512 NAIC regulatory modernization action plan...... HCR 8 Property Insurance (Usually see Homeowner's Insurance) Citizens Property Insurance Corp.; farmowner's multiperil ...... ACT 106 Commercial; file & use rating system...... ACT 878 Rate; flexible; Act 351, 2003 R.S.; legislative intent ...... HCR 14 Rate; flexible; impact report...... HR 18 Rates & Rating (See also specific insurance) Flexible; Act 351, 2003 R.S.; legislative intent ...... HCR 14 Flexible; impact report...... HR 18 Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Self-insurance Programs Joint; local housing authority, administration ...... ACT 700 Risk management, see Administration Worker's compensation, see Worker's Compensation State group insurance, see Group Benefits Office Surety Insurance Bail bond, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Bail - Bonds School extracurricular activity ...... ACT 605 Surplus Line Insurance Forms/endorsement/office/records/insurer list/license ...... ACT 466 Title Insurance Sale; financial institution ...... ACT 350 Worker's compensation, see Worker's Compensation

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (See also United States Government) Compacts Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact ...... HCR 36 Tribal gaming; Tribal-State Class III; parish notice ...... ACT 909 Interstate Relations Oil/gas activity, near La. border; notice ...... SCR 22 State - Federal Relations Correctional facility; concurrent jurisdiction, La./US Justice Dept.; sunset ...... ACT 180 Homeland Security Dept.; New Orleans, regional headquarters ...... HCR 358 National Finance Center; New Orleans; facility support/expansion ...... SCR 47 Sovereignty, La.; faith, public expression; US motto/pledge/10 Commandments . . SCR 29

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA); dairy industry impact ...... HCR 195 Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)...... SR 115 Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA); sugar industry impact ...... HCR 113 Terrorism (See also Public Safety & Corrections) Homeland Security Dept.; New Orleans, regional headquarters ...... HCR 358

Interstate compacts, see Intergovernmental Relations: Compacts/Interstate Jails, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Job training, see Labor & Employment Judges, see Courts Judgments against the state; suit filing, see Suits Against the State & Political Subdivisions: Individual Suits Juries & jurors, see Civil Law & Procedure Justice department, see State Government: Attorney General Juvenile delinquents, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles/Delinquent * Denotes veto Juvenile procedure, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles; Courts: Juvenile Courts

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT (See also Public Officials & Employees; Unemployment Compensation; Worker's Compensation) Disputes Employee assistance professional...... ACT 920 Employment Criminal history, background check; see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Dislocated worker; self-employment assistance program...... ACT 898 Drug testing, see Health & Social Services: Drugs/Testing Employment of Mental Health Consumers Commission; study...... HCR 166 Energy Sector Workforce & Economic Development Task Force ...... HCR 322 Gaming industry hiring practices; study ...... HCR 215 Louis Armstrong Internat'l Airport; domicile...... HCR 99 Minor; age; work hours/school day/graduation ...... ACT 524 Occupational Forecasting Conference; cluster industries/workforce growth ...... ACT 283 Unemployment; see Unemployment Compensation Wages, see Wages Job Training Dislocated worker; self-employment assistance program...... ACT 898 Energy Sector Workforce & Economic Development Task Force ...... HCR 322 N.O. Regional Task Force, Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 163 SR 136 Quality Jobs Program; filing/payment default; contract/tax rebate, void ...... ACT 699 ACT 899 Quality Jobs Program; new direct job; definition ...... HB 1478* Quality Jobs Program; small employer, participation ...... ACT 899 Rapid response team; LCTCS training ...... HCR 53 Workforce Commission; STEP program; coordination...... ACT 110 Minors, see Employment Occupational Safety & Health Cancer; firefighter ...... ACT 641 Smoking, see Health & Social Services Organizations N.O. Firefighters Assn., Local 632; pension benefits, cooperative endeavor ..... ACT 610 Unemployment (Usually see Unemployment Compensation) Dislocated worker; self-employment assistance program...... ACT 898 Unions, see Organizations Volunteers, see Nonprofit Organizations Wages Equal Pay Commission...... ACT 795 Health care provider, direct service worker; disparity; study ...... SCR 145 Payment...... ACT 601

Laboratories, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure

LAW ENFORCEMENT & OFFICERS (See also Military & Veterans Affairs; Public Safety & Corrections; Retirement) Bureau of Criminal Identification & Information (L.B.C.I.I.) Criminal background check; record availability DSS ...... ACT 103 Criminal history/ID file; release, La. State Bar Assn ...... ACT 911 Constables, see Courts Contraband, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Municipal Police (See also Police & Law Enforcement Officers) Chief; training ...... ACT 8 Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections

* Denotes veto LAW ENFORCEMENT & OFFICERS (continued) Peace Officer Standards & Training Council (P.O.S.T.) Resource officer, school ...... ACT 547 Police & Law Enforcement Officers (Usually see specific police) Capitol complex police; public safety services, DPS&C ...... ACT 569 Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police Death; survivor benefits; parent...... ACT 816 Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training Task Force...... HCR 218 Firearms, see Public Safety & Corrections Fraudulent portrayal of; crime ...... ACT 85 Hepatitis C; education/info ...... HCR 256 Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Immunization program; first responder, disaster locations ...... HCR 208 National Guard, see Military & Veterans Affairs Off-duty; witness fee ...... ACT 473 ACT 582 Off-duty; witness fee; Vinton mayors court ...... ACT 122 Resource officer, school ...... ACT 547 Racketeering & related organizations, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Sheriffs Expenditures; report...... ACT 757 Jails, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Prisoners, see Public Safety & Corrections Retired sheriff/deputy; Bossier Parish Retired Employees Insurance Fund; board . ACT 822 Retired sheriff/deputy; Plaquemines Parish; insurance premium ...... ACT 320 Retired sheriff/deputy; St. Charles Parish; insurance premium...... ACT 195 Retired sheriff/deputy; Tangipahoa Parish; insurance premium...... ACT 822 Seizure & sale, see Property Vernon Parish; cooperative endeavors, other law agencies; funding ...... ACT 168 State Police Accident investigation, response; traffic flow, interstate hwy ...... HCR 342 Accident investigation; DOTD employee...... SCR 37 Capitol complex, public safety service...... ACT 569 Hog dog baiting; enforcement ...... HCR 295 Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit; termination date ...... ACT 373 Investigations, serial/unsolved murders; info sharing, procedure...... HCR 86 Veteran; preference points ...... ACT 930 Weights & Standards Police Stationary scale, citation; review/hearing panel ...... ACT 287 Wildlife Agents Powers...... SR 116 HCR 305

Law Institute, see Legislative Affairs Laws, see Legislative Affairs: Law Institute; Laws; Powers & Duties; Procedure; Suspension of Laws Lawyers, see Occupations & Professions: Attorneys; Notaries Public Lease/rental, see Motor Vehicles Leases, see Minerals, Oil & Gas; Property Legal holidays, see State Government; Courts: Holidays - Clerk of Courts

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Commendations & Salutations 20th Special Forces Group, Airborne; 2nd Battalion ...... SR 42 HR 47 Adams, Nixon ...... HR 100 Albritton, Earl ...... HR 118 Alma J. Brown Laboratory High School Class of 1984 ...... HR 50 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Commendations & Salutations (continued) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc...... HCR 178 America's Legislators Back to School; support ...... HR 73 Assn. for Retarded Citizens (ARC), B.R ...... SR 117 Assn. of La. Electric Cooperatives ...... SCR 80 Austin, Grover...... HR 93 Bank of Greensburg...... HR 62 Bennett, Sheriff Gary K...... HCR 335 Benoit, Colleen...... HCR 209 Bethany Christian School boys' basketball team ...... HR 31 Bethany Christian School girls' cheerleaders ...... HR 30 Bonaventure Fire Co...... SCR 147 Bordelon, Comdr. Guy P., Jr ...... HCR 302 Bradford-Monroe family ...... SR 120 Bray, Michael J ...... HR 40 Breaux, Coach D-D ...... HR 110 Breaux, Margie...... HR 6 Brother Martin High School boys' basketball team ...... SR 47 Broussard, Bonnie/Brady, Sr ...... SR 159 Brown v. Board of Education; 50th anniversary...... HR 37 SR 11 Brown, Coach Dale ...... SCR 21 Brown, Devin LaVell...... HR 85 Brown, Dr. William H ...... HCR 245 Brown, P.J ...... SR 141 Brunswick, Rev. Herbert J., Sr...... HR 78 Bryant, Andrew ...... HR 76 Burton, Josh...... HCR 27 Callender, Lawrence...... HCR 233 Calvin High School softball team ...... HR 64 Carlisle, Ovelia Adkins...... HR 38 Cary, Mr./Mrs. Galvin Wayne, Sr...... HCR 162 Catalon, Richard Joseph, Sr...... HCR 235 Centenary College softball team...... HR 124 Central Catholic High School baseball team, Morgan City ...... SR 121 Central Catholic High School girls' volleyball team, Morgan City ...... SR 122 Chatman, Coach Dana "Pokey" ...... HCR 150 SCR 51 Chissano, Pres. Joaquim Alberto ...... SR 70 HR 57 Christy, Marquita...... HR 117 CITGO, Lake Charles...... HCR 225 City Marshals Assn ...... HR 45 Clark, Melissa Elise...... HR 125 Clark, Mildred ...... SR 132 Clarke, Caitlyn ...... HCR 310 Coleman, Elaine Elder...... SR 151 Community Assn. for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC) ...... SR 131 HR 99 Craft, Frances Torry...... HR 79 Crowe, Chief Robert D...... HCR 261 Dailey, John E ...... HR 55 Daniel, Scotty...... SR 100 Delery, Judge Oliver S., Sr...... SCR 129 Delta Airlines...... HR 132 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ...... HCR 250 SR 30 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Commendations & Salutations (continued) Dental hygienists ...... SR 88 DeSalvo, Coach Carolyn/Coach Amy...... HR 30 Desormeaux, Kent ...... SR 150 DeSoto Parish Courthouse renovation; individuals involved ...... HCR 325 Diecidue, Phyllis ...... HCR 7 Dixie Darlin' Cloggers ...... HCR 315 Donahue, Maura W ...... HR 139 Donohoe, Sue ...... HCR 199 DOTD ...... HCR 81 SR 7 Doucet, Lyn Holley ...... SR 31 Douget, Garret ...... HCR 248 du Toit, Rev. Gustav...... HR 75 Duhon, Cynthia B ...... HR 104 SR 148 Duhon, Pfc. Houston D ...... SCR 45 Duke Energy Gas Transmission Corp. Texas Eastern Transmission...... HCR 116 SCR 79 Dumars, Joe...... HCR 345 Dutchtown High School baseball team ...... HCR 231 SR 104 Dutchtown High School girls' gymnastics team ...... HCR 240 SR 105 Eads, Daniel "Danny" Scott...... SCR 39 Endowment for the Humanities ...... HCR 127 Environmental Health Assn., nat'l/state ...... HR 42 SR 38 Excelsior Christian School ...... HR 65 Faser, Christian, III...... HR 44 Faulkner, Faye ...... HR 27 Feaster, Travis ...... HCR 50 Fenetz, Chance...... HCR 326 Fire Marshal Office ...... HCR 60 Fontainebleau High School girls' soccer team ...... SR 37 Foster Parents of Year, 2004 ...... SCR 125 Frederic, Kyle...... HR 89 Freeman, Hazel ...... SR 133 Friedman, Clifford A ...... SCR 7 Future Farmers of America; current officers...... HR 2 Gaines, Grady...... SCR 100 Garcia, Caesar ...... HCR 346 Garner, Larry ...... SR 45 Girouard, Coach Yvette ...... HR 111 Glover, Rev. Clarence E., Jr...... HCR 364 Golden Meadow; cleanest city...... SR 87 Golson, Brad/Byrd, Jenny/New Balance ticket; LSU student gov't...... HR 95 Green, Joycelyn Mason ...... HCR 294 Gresham, Claude Hamilton "Grits", Jr...... HCR 89 Gunter, Coach Sue...... HCR 152 SCR 94 Guyton, William ...... HR 106 Haese, Walter/Eileen ...... HR 122 Hahnville High School football team ...... HCR 138 Hale, Donald Ray...... HR 92 SR 114 Hall, Kenny ...... HR 72 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Commendations & Salutations (continued) Harris, Nicole Michelle "Nikki"...... HR 70 Harvey, Forrest...... SCR 18 Hatch, Coach Gayle...... SCR 112 HCR 203 HCR 247 Hawkins, Coach Joel ...... SR 91 Hebert, Rep. Troy...... HR 19 Heckard, Archie...... HCR 74 Henry, Coach Pat...... HR 109 Hicks High School baseball team ...... HCR 317 Hoogerwerf, Police Lt. Stanley...... HCR 363 Houck, Sheriff Wayne ...... SR 152 HR 123 Hough, John David ...... HCR 70 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership; seminar organizers...... SR 72 HR 53 Hutchinson, Don...... HR 147 Jackson United Methodist Church ...... HCR 75 Johnson, Kari ...... SCR 64 Jones, Lloyd Lamar "Hank"...... SR 63 Joseph, US Amb. James A...... SR 71 HR 58 Judson, Dr. Horace A ...... HR 148 Junior Auxiliary, Slidell ...... HR 4 Junior Leagues...... HCR 135 Kador, David ...... SCR 65 Klebba, Dean James Marshall ...... HCR 149 Knapp, Ann ...... SCR 146 Kyle, J.M. "Jack", III...... SCR 161 HCR 344 La. Leadership Institute; participants ...... SR 99 La. Legends; award recipients ...... HCR 100 Lake Charles-Boston High School boys' basketball team ...... HCR 49 Laval, Coach Smoke...... HR 112 Lemoine, Al...... HR 25 SCR 67 Lindsey, Lloyd...... SCR 50 Lord Beaconsfield Landry High School boys' track & field team ...... HCR 220 Lorio, Becky...... SCR 63 LSU baseball team...... HCR 341 HCR 293 LSU Laboratory High School boys' basketball team ...... HCR 43 LSU men's & women's track & field teams...... HCR 337 LSU women's basketball team ...... SCR 52 HR 23 HR 13 LSU women's softball team ...... HCR 336 LSU-Eunice baseball team...... SR 98 SR 160 Luminais, Rev. Msgr. J. Anthony ...... HR 10 Lynch, Inspector Gen. Bill...... HR 1 Lyondell Chemical Co., Lake Charles ...... HCR 282 Mackey, Pat...... HCR 272 Mackie, Dr. Calvin...... HR 67 Mansfield/Pleasant Hill Civil War battles; reenactment, participants ...... HCR 66 HCR 73 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Commendations & Salutations (continued) Marrero Land & Improvement Assn., Limited...... HCR 222 Mayeaux, Amanda...... HCR 45 Mayeaux, David...... SR 62 SR 61 McConnell, Melissa ...... HCR 144 McKnight, Sharon ...... SR 157 McLaren, Douglas ...... SR 10 Miller, Beauregard H., Jr ...... HCR 171 Miller, Billy ...... SR 29 Millican, Frank ...... HR 28 Mills, Blanche Bollich ...... SR 32 Molani, Mariam...... HCR 320 Monroe area chambers of commerce/Ouachita Economic Development Corp .... HR 146 Moody, Rev. Mary Edith ...... SR 125 Moriarty, Sister Imelda...... HCR 173 SCR 99 Mount Zion Baptist Church, Prairieville ...... HCR 328 Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging ...... HR 17 Nat'l chain drug stores ...... HR 33 SR 39 Nat'l Guard Bureau Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights ...... HR 48 Nat'l Guard's 256th Infantry Battalion, Lake Charles ...... HCR 191 Nat'l Guard's 1088th Engineer Battalion, Plaquemine ...... SR 92 Neal, Kenny...... SR 44 Neaville, Glen Erroll ...... SCR 81 HCR 205 Nelson, Robert C ...... HR 74 SR 96 North Lake Charles Hospital Ship project, builders; AIDS work...... HR 150 Notre Dame High School softball team ...... HR 60 SR 82 Ortiz, Coach Vic...... HCR 314 Parish, Matthew...... HCR 260 Peabody Magnet High School boys' basketball team ...... SR 21 HR 21 Peabody Magnet High School girls' basketball team ...... HR 21 Peers Against Tobacco; members/founder ...... HCR 69 Picard, John/Tommy/Hilda ...... SR 161 Pitts, Frank ...... HCR 354 Poole, CMSgt. Charlie Sherman...... HCR 30 Powers, Louise M...... HCR 318 Prison Chapel Foundation, Inc ...... HR 87 Rainbow Academy & Preschool ...... HR 81 Rice, Hallie ...... HCR 349 Richard, Quincy...... SR 12 Richardson, Coach Pete...... SR 12 Roppolo, Rev. Monsignor Ignatius M ...... HR 86 Ross, Whitney Renee'...... SR 89 Rotary Foundation; group study exchange program ...... SCR 19 Saban, Coach Nick...... HCR 285 Sebren, Donnie ...... SR 8 Silas, Coach Paul...... SR 118 Simpson High School girls' softball team ...... HCR 316 Sims, Arnold ...... SR 12 Slack, Will...... HCR 51 Slidell Heritage Foundation & Rotary Clubs ...... SR 26 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Commendations & Salutations (continued) Smith, Courtney/Chloe...... SR 33 HR 32 Smith, Myniya...... SR 12 Songy, Lindsey...... HR 9 St. Amant High School baseball team ...... HCR 224 SR 108 St. Amant High School softball team ...... HCR 167 SCR 120 St. Tammany Parish school district ...... HCR 117 Stram, Coach Henry "Hank" Louis...... SR 172 SU Laboratory High School boys' basketball team ...... HCR 41 SU Laboratory High School girls' basketball team ...... HCR 40 SU students, 1960 lunch counter sit-ins; participants ...... HCR 57 SU Vision 2010 project ...... SCR 48 SU women's bowling team...... HCR 112 Sulphur High School boys' basketball team ...... SR 5 Summers, Bill...... HR 88 Swilling, former Rep. Pat ...... HCR 106 Taylor Foundation/Audubon Inst./N.O. Museum of Art; scholars programs ..... SR 83 Temple, Billy Joe ...... HR 138 The Enterprise, DeSoto Parish...... HCR 210 Thomas, Tabby...... SR 43 Travis, former Rep. John D ...... HCR 227 Tunica-Biloxi Tribe ...... SCR 128 HCR 216 ULL Team CajunBot...... SR 107 HR 84 Van Dalen, Police Lt. Frank...... HCR 362 Vermilion Catholic High School football team ...... HCR 11 SR 86 Voisin, Judge Glynn F ...... HCR 93 Walker, Apostle Muriel H./Dorothy Pitts ...... HR 127 Walker, Donna English ...... HR 63 SR 81 Wal-Mart, Zachary; Reading Gives Us Wings...... SR 27 Ward, Dr. Ken ...... HR 129 Warner, Dr. Neari F...... HCR 153 SR 46 Washington-Marion High School boys' basketball team ...... SR 23 Whalen, Sarah ...... HR 149 Wheeler-Hester, Sandra...... HCR 156 Williams, John H ...... SR 147 Wilson, Stanford ...... HCR 249 Witt, Bob ...... SR 145 Woodside, Jean ...... SCR 68 World War II veterans ...... SR 102 Young Heroes; award recipients ...... HCR 94 Zachary Community School District ...... HCR 348 Zachary, Charles...... SR 127 Zachary, Joyce...... SR 126 Ziegler, Randy ...... SR 9 Committee Studies 911 emergency service; enhanced universal ...... SR 178 Ad valorem tax, homestead exemption; Advisory Committee ...... SCR 162 Adult education; policy ...... HCR 197 Alcoholic beverage tax...... HR 144 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Committee Studies (continued) Assisted living communities ...... SCR 151 Capital outlay procedure; non-governmental entity; priority system ...... SCR 154 Cervical cancer/papilloma virus; prevalence ...... HCR 332 Clerks of court; records management standard...... SCR 135 Courts, caseload; 1st Circuit Appellate judges, Supreme Ct. districts/associates; # SCR 93 DOTD; re-creation...... HCR 110 Energy/oil & gas labor supply/training ...... HCR 322 Enteral Conscious Sedation Task Force...... HCR 206 Failing school system; state takeover ...... HCR 338 Forensic pop'n/sexually violent predators; plan ...... SCR 110 Foster care; social worker, monitoring...... HCR 281 Future of Family Medicine Interagency Task Force...... ACT 187 Gaming industry hiring/procurement practices ...... HCR 215 Health insurance; working uninsured...... HCR 105 Hospice; license, standards...... SR 164 Housing & community development ...... HCR 76 Housing; low income; construction ...... SR 109 Indigent defense services ...... SCR 136 Inmate; medical special diet, monitoring ...... HR 136 Juvenile, delinquent; competency ...... HCR 289 LASERS; new hire, retirement provision...... HR 142 Local government insurance & risk management programs...... SCR 144 Locomotive, remote control...... SCR 148 Long-term care, community-based alternatives...... HCR 270 Mariculture industry, offshore ...... HCR 176 Medical malpractice insurance availability ...... SCR 127 Men's health/wellness issues...... SCR 8 N.O. regional economic development/health workforce training ...... SR 136 SR 163 Naturopathic physicians; license...... HCR 252 Nonprofit org.; executive branch, contract; uniform standards ...... SCR 139 Nursing faculty, allied health occupation; salary ...... HCR 79 Pharmacy benefit manager...... SR 173 Predatory lending...... SCR 121 HCR 107 Public Mental Health Review Commission ...... SCR 82 Rural Affairs Office...... SCR 155 Saltwater fisheries ...... SCR 107 School; 16th section land, transformation; economic development ...... HCR 120 School; best practices; discipline ...... HCR 91 Section 504 students; regular classroom inclusion ...... HCR 177 Senate Rules; revision ...... SR 14 Telephone; inmate service; public contract/bid; DPS&C ...... SCR 160 Tourism/hospitality workforce, inadequate training; economic impact ...... SCR 58 Uniform Computer Info Transactions Act (UCITA); software info agreement.... SR 149 Urban reengineering & reinvestment office ...... HCR 148 Violent Crime Against Women Task Force ...... ACT 518 Voter registration...... HCR 323 Youthful offender; blended sentencing program...... SR 94 Committees (See also Oversight & Sunset Review) Adult Learning Task Force...... HCR 197 Broadband Advisory Council ...... ACT 167 Budget; claims against the state, pending; notice...... SB 72* Budget; claims belonging to the state; notice...... SB 41* Budget; cooperative endeavor agreement; approval/review ...... SB 39* Budget; Higher Education Initiatives Fund; use, approval ...... ACT 585 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Committees (continued) Budget; LASERS/TRSL/LSPPRS/LSLERS; submission/approval ...... ACT 802 Budget; private entity; public land operation revenue; report ...... SB 27* Budget; Science & Technology Subcommittee ...... HCR 58 SCR 157 Budget; state & statewide retirement systems; operating budget, review ...... ACT 275 Commerce; LEDC economic development plan testimony ...... ACT 37 Consortium of Insurance & Financial Services; membership...... ACT 286 Economic Development, Regional & Local Task Force; re-creation ...... SCR 6 Education; BESE, membership...... HCR 255 Education; Regents Board, membership...... HCR 254 Energy Sector Workforce & Economic Development Task Force ...... HCR 322 Enteral Conscious Sedation Task Force...... HCR 206 Future of Family Medicine Interagency Task Force...... ACT 187 Health Works Commission Task Force ...... HCR 79 Homeland Security; membership...... SR 123 Homestead Exemption Advisory Committee ...... SCR 162 Housing & Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Housing; low income; construction ...... SR 109 Incentives for New Ventures & Economic Stimulation (INVEST) Commission . . HCR 120 Indigent Defense Services Task Force ...... SCR 136 Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee ...... ACT 887 La. Prosper Commission...... SR 140 Men's Health & Wellness Commission ...... SCR 8 N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 136 SR 163 Naturopathic Medicine Task Force...... HCR 252 Nonprofit org.; executive branch, contract; uniform standards ...... SCR 139 Pharmacy benefit manager; advisory ...... SR 173 Platforms for Mariculture Task Force...... HCR 176 Predatory Lending Prevention Task Force ...... HCR 107 Public Mental Health Review Commission; reauthorization...... SCR 82 Retirement; COLA, LASERS; approval...... ACT 588 Revenue & Fiscal Affairs; energy efficiency contract, review ...... SR 170 Section 504 students; regular classroom inclusion; task force ...... HCR 177 Senate & Governmental Affairs; appointed officials, confirmation ...... SR 144 Senate Executive; member allotment, voucher...... SR 177 Senate Select; powers/duties...... SR 110 Violent Crime Against Women Task Force ...... ACT 518 Working Uninsured Task Force; continuation ...... HCR 105 Condolences & Memorials Anding, former Rep. Charles Ray...... HR 77 Armstrong, Joseph R ...... SR 59 Barton, Rev. Jewel E ...... SR 76 Basco, Leon...... SCR 130 Beauregard, Ivy Mae Smith ...... SR 58 Blair, Vivienne...... HCR 163 Boese, Jean McGivney...... SR 53 Bordelon, Dr. Filmore Paul "F.P.", Jr...... SR 64 HCR 181 Bowling, Dr. George Thomas...... SR 68 Breard, Herbert L., Jr...... SR 158 Breaux, Algie...... SCR 164 Bryan, Ann...... HCR 236 Byrnes, former Rep./Judge William H., III ...... HCR 16 Cancienne, Sartola S...... HCR 357 Capps, Allen Hobbs ...... SR 54 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Condolences & Memorials (continued) Carville, William Kenneth "Bill" ...... SCR 118 Casey, former Rep. Joseph Stubbs ...... HCR 104 Catalon, Richard Joseph, Sr...... HCR 235 Champagne, Detective Chaney...... HCR 129 Charles, Ray...... SR 129 Childers, Frances Richardson...... SR 69 Clausen, Raymond Michael "Mike", Jr ...... SR 113 HR 90 Clements, Robert William ...... HCR 21 Cooley, Malcolm "Mal"...... SR 101 Corry, Pearl Fennell Bower ...... SR 48 Cortez, Missions Pastor Linda Beaulieu...... HCR 87 Dabney, Beatrice Marie ...... HR 69 Delcambre, Euda ...... SCR 73 Doles, John Jones, Jr ...... HCR 126 Doty, Hartwell M. "Jerry", Jr...... SCR 2 Dragon, Judge Gary J...... HCR 165 SCR 96 Edwards, Lee Graham ...... SR 77 Elias, Samuel Abdalla, Jr...... SR 60 Faith, Ethel Kirkham ...... SCR 131 Faser, Christian, Jr...... SCR 11 Faust, Mrs. Marilyn ...... HCR 39 Ford, Percy A., Sr...... SR 74 Fortier, former Rep. Donald...... HR 22 SCR 74 Frazier, Loudell Lynn ...... HR 35 Gex, Ina Claire Watts...... HR 128 Goodwin, John C., Jr ...... SR 56 Goss, Capt. Robert L ...... SR 75 Griffin, Rev. Percy Murphy...... HR 115 Hall, Katherine...... HCR 234 Harrelson, Detective Sgt. Kurt "Woody" ...... HCR 130 Hart, Estelle Gross...... SR 41 Hawkins, Henry Lee "Buddy" ...... HR 130 Haysbert, Alex M., Sr...... SR 180 SR 179 Hoffman, Richard C. "Rick"...... HR 145 Hudson, Rep. Charles I...... SCR 98 HCR 168 Johnson, Paul Marshall ...... SR 167 Johnston, Donna Bennett ...... HCR 239 Jones, Jennings Bryan, Jr...... HCR 142 Kennedy, Frances...... HR 52 Knickerbocker, Dr. Addie Huckabay ...... SR 153 Krasnoff, Sanford "Sandy"...... HCR 136 Lambert, Specialist James Peter...... HCR 268 SR 111 Lupin, Freda...... HR 116 Lynch, Inspector Gen. Bill...... HR 1 Mallet, SSgt. Toby Wayne...... SCR 69 HCR 109 Mannino, Marco J ...... HCR 308 Marcus, Hon. Walter F., Jr...... HR 29 SCR 119

* Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Condolences & Memorials (continued) McKeithen, Marjorie Howell Funderburk ...... HCR 67 SCR 32 McNeely, Gertrude Constance deNux ...... SR 155 Milazzo, Karen George ...... HCR 114 Millican, Nettie Jean ...... HR 54 Moity, Joseph R...... HCR 84 Murray, Herbert James, Sr...... SR 176 O'Neal, former Rep. Benjamin Franklin, Jr ...... HCR 161 SCR 101 Parker, James Patton "Pat"...... HCR 125 Parker, Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" ...... HCR 147 Poole, CMSgt. Charlie Sherman...... HCR 30 Porter, John Thomas ...... HCR 352 Ramsey, Elonia Copelin...... HR 14 Rathle, Raymond M., Sr ...... HCR 98 Reagan, former President Ronald...... SCR 150 HCR 276 Reed, Jeffery Lynn...... HCR 187 Roark, Earl C., Sr...... HR 131 Sanders, Georgia Durbin ...... SR 106 Schmidt, Hardee Moseley...... HCR 238 Sennette, James E. "Peanut"...... HR 135 Smith, Detective Charles Randy...... HCR 223 Smith, Will, Jr ...... SR 171 Spland, Gilbert, Sr ...... SR 169 HR 140 St. Blanc, Vincent "V.J.", Jr...... SR 20 Suire, Kevin...... SCR 70 Taylor, Spec. Chris...... SR 67 Van Veckhoven, Albert Truman "Van" ...... SR 78 Vidrine, Cleveland James "Cleve"...... SR 22 Watts, Durelli...... HR 126 Wax, Lt. Vickie Salassi ...... HCR 230 SR 95 Wellborn, James Q...... HCR 360 White, Hilton S., Sr ...... HR 96 Whitten, Rodolph Conrad ...... SR 146 Williams, Johnnie Mae ...... HCR 232 Williams, Theodore ...... SR 124 Willis, Jason Kavanaugh & Sarah Margaret Madden ...... SCR 85 Wimbush, Beverly Kelly ...... HR 12 Employees Court appearance, witness; legislative session ...... ACT 873 LASERS; benefits; employee contribution/accrual rate; leave conversion ...... HB 1271* SB 243* Expenses, see Appropriations: Legislative Expenses Honorary designations & titles, see State Government House Chamber Paper; recycling ...... HCR 188 House Rules Voting machine; lockout, procedure...... HR 41 Joint Sessions (See also Sessions) Blanco, Gov. Kathleen Babineaux; invitation to address ...... SCR 1 Law Institute (See also Employees) Executory judgments, notice; study ...... HCR 159 Marriage/Persons Committee; visitation rights; study...... HCR 139 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Law Institute (continued) Private Works Act revision...... HCR 259 Visitation; rights; study ...... HCR 158 Visitation; use non-negative term ...... SCR 26 Laws Act 351, 2003 R.S.; flexible property/casualty insurance rate; legislative intent . . . HCR 14 Act 715, 2003 R.S.; ownership of improvement, retro effect; legislative intent . . . HCR 306 HCR 134 Official journal; record accessible, legislative Internet site ...... ACT 708 Legislative Assistants Legislator-elect; employment...... ACT 516 Legislative Auditor Audit; frequency; entity revenue ...... ACT 548 Audit; nonprofit corp; postsecondary institution support; definitions ...... ACT 533 Audit; private; profit/nonprofit org.; H.S. Athletic Assn.; review ...... ACT 508 Audit; public retirement system board; investment advisor/consultant/manager . . . SCR 14 Audit; rural/urban development grant; revenue computation ...... ACT 635 District court system, operating cost; report...... SCR 56 First assistant; appointment ...... ACT 614 Tax collection; receipt/shortfall certification; Assessors' Retirement Fund ...... ACT 860 Legislative instruments, see Procedure Legislative oversight, see Oversight & Sunset Review Legislators (See also Commendations & Salutations; Condolences & Memorials) Back to School program; NCSL ...... SR 4 Campaign contributions/fundraising, see Lobbying; Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure Court appearance, witness; subpoena, issuance/continuation; legislative session . . ACT 873 Elect; orientation/district office; reimbursement...... ACT 516 Environmental hearing, testimony ...... ACT 72 Ethics, see Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code Paper; recycling ...... HCR 188 Reapportionment, see Elections Teach to Serve Program ...... HCR 17 Vernon Parish Legislative Community Improvement Board ...... ACT 715 Welcome center; name...... ACT 564 Lobbying (Non-legislative; see Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code) Expenditure disclosure; registration; penalty, fee...... ACT 116 Lobbyist; definition; expenditure ...... ACT 579 Riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Members, see Legislators Oversight & Sunset Review Program evaluation/strategic plans; DOA; report ...... ACT 20 Termination date; statutory entity ...... ACT 477 Transportation & Development Dept.; structure review; report ...... HCR 313 Oversight & Sunset Review - Re-creations Transportation & Development Dept.; study ...... HCR 110 Powers & Duties Act 351, 2003 R.S.; flexible property/casualty insurance rate; intent ...... HCR 14 Act 715, 2003 R.S.; ownership of improvement, retroactive effect; intent ...... HCR 306 HCR 134 Appropriation procedure, see Governmental Finance Deer; buck; antler size/#; uniform statewide...... SB 375* Executive departments, oversight; see Oversight & Sunset Review LSU HSC-NO; services; reduction, approval...... ACT 629 Property/building, state; name, approval...... ACT 646 Tribal gaming; Tribal-State Class III; notice ...... ACT 909

* Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Procedure Hearing; perjury...... ACT 399 Lobbying, see Lobbying Lockout; voting machine ...... HR 41 Proposed legislation; coding; uniformity ...... SR 112 Resolution; staff/leadership election, call; no committee referral ...... SR 18 Reports to the Legislature Ad valorem tax, homestead exemption...... SCR 162 Adoption; confidential intermediary...... HR 121 Adult education; policy ...... HCR 197 Aquatic species, non-indigenous invasive ...... ACT 185 Assisted living communities ...... SCR 151 District court system, operating cost...... SCR 56 Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (ECCS) initiative; child development . . HCR 155 Employment of Mental Health Consumers Commission ...... HCR 166 Energy efficiency contract, performance based; award process/financing...... SR 170 Energy Sector Workforce & Economic Development Task Force ...... HCR 322 Expungement, criminal records; uniform procedures ...... HCR 90 Failing school system; state takeover ...... HCR 338 Gaming industry hiring/procurement practices ...... HCR 215 Higher Education Board, single ...... HCR 263 Housing & Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Local government insurance & risk management programs...... SCR 144 Mariculture industry, offshore ...... HCR 176 Medicaid drug program; preferred list, cost/maintenance...... ACT 705 Medical malpractice insurance availability ...... SCR 127 Orleans Parish, 15th ward; Algiers; incorporation ...... HR 51 Pharmacy benefit manager...... SR 173 Predatory lending...... SCR 121 Rural Affairs Office...... SCR 155 Saltwater fisheries ...... SCR 107 School performance report, test scores; special education exclusion ...... SCR 31 Tax Commission; membership; assessed property, member/family interest...... ACT 71 Teacher; leave, sick/sabbatical; cost savings, eliminated mandate; salary inclusion ACT 778 Urban reengineering & reinvestment office ...... HCR 148 Voter registration...... HCR 323 Rules, see House Rules; Senate Rules Senate Adjournment sine die; governor notice...... SR 181 Adjournment sine die; house notice ...... SR 182 Business, ready to transact; governor notice...... SR 2 Business, ready to transact; house notice ...... SR 1 Committees, see Committees Staff/BESE/Ed. Dept.; MFP briefing; interim ...... SR 134 Senate Chamber Paper; recycling ...... HCR 188 Senate Confirmation Appointed officials; committee procedure/jurisdiction ...... SR 144 Senate Rules Appointed officials, confirmation; committee procedure/jurisdiction ...... SR 144 Executive Committee; member allotment, voucher ...... SR 177 Proposed legislation; coding; uniformity ...... SR 112 Resolution, staff/leadership election, call; no committee referral ...... SR 18 Revision; study...... SR 14 Select committee; powers/duties...... SR 110 Sessions (See also Joint Sessions) Campaign contribution; governor/legislator...... ACT 783 * Denotes veto LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS (continued) Special days, weeks, & months, see State Government State Capitol, see Buildings & Grounds, Public Sunset law, see Oversight & Sunset Review Suspension of Laws R.S. 28:382.1(A)(2); human services delivery framework ...... HCR 300

Levee districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Liability, see Civil Law & Procedure: Liability; Liability, Public; Product Liability Libraries, see Communications & Information Technology License plates, see Motor Vehicles; Revenue & Taxation: Motor Vehicle License Tax License, see Motor Vehicles: Driver's License; Occupations & Professions; Revenue & Taxation: Occupational License Tax; Wildlife & Fisheries: Fishing License; Hunting License; Licenses Liens, see Property: Privileges & Liens Liquor, see Commerce & Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages; Revenue & Taxation: Alcoholic Beverage Tax Livestock, see Agriculture Loans, see Finance & Financial Institutions Lobbying, see Legislative Affairs; Public Officials & Employees: Ethics & Ethics Code Local government, see Courts: District Attorneys; Municipalities; Parishes Louisiana Health Plan, see Insurance: Health Plan (La.) Louisiana products, see Commerce & Economic Development: Preference to La. Products & Services; Contracts: Public Contracts - Preference to La. Products & Services Malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure; Insurance: Malpractice Insurance; Occupations & Professions: specific profession Marijuana, see Crimes & Criminal Procedures: Controlled Substances Marine resources, see Natural Resources: Coastal Resources; Water & Waterways; Wildlife & Fisheries Marriage, see Family Law Marshals, see Courts Mass transit, see Transportation; Special Districts & Authorities: Transit Authorities Mayors, see Courts: Mayors' Courts; Municipalities Medical schools, see Colleges & Universities Medical services, see Health & Social Services: Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services; Medical Treatment; specific service; Occupations & Professions: specific profession Meetings, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Meetings Mental health, see Health & Social Services Mental retardation, see Exceptional Persons: Developmentally Disabled Persons; Mental Retardation Facilities

MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS Armed Forces Auto insurance rate; discount; coverage lapse, issuance refusal/premium increase . ACT 770 Civil Air Patrol; death/injury; benefits...... ACT 712 Franking privileges...... HCR 204 Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Motor vehicle, non-use affidavit/license plate surrender info; activated personnel . HCR 123 Vehicle, commercial; driver's license...... ACT 425 Zoning; installation notice ...... ACT 787 National Guard Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Insurance; Group Benefits Office eligibility ...... ACT 870 Veterans Civil/state police service; preference points ...... ACT 930 Community Based Outpatient Clinic; Jennings ...... SCR 60 Disabled; handicapped parking, mobility impaired ...... ACT 84 Discharge records...... ACT 758 Educational benefits, survivors/dependents; awareness ...... HCR 246 * Denotes veto MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS (continued) Veterans (continued) Health care facilities; rename ...... ACT 392 Hepatitis C; educational material ...... ACT 687 Memorial Hwy.; US 90, Calcasieu Parish...... ACT 305

MINERALS, OIL & GAS (See also Natural Resources; Revenue & Taxation) Coal Seam; natural gas production ...... ACT 892 Code Unified Oil & Gas Development Regulatory Index ...... ACT 220 Drilling Equipment (See also Oil Field Equipment) Ownership of improvement; retroactive effect; Act 715, 2003 R.S., intent ...... HCR 134 HCR 306 Platforms for Mariculture Task Force...... HCR 176 Drilling Permits Application; issuance period...... HCR 180 Gulf of Mexico; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, renew ...... SR 165 Drilling Units Border state activity; notice ...... SCR 22 Natural gas; coal seam production ...... ACT 892 Ethanol Blend w/ gasoline; standards ...... ACT 47 Fuels (generally) Seagoing vessel; weights/measures fee...... ACT 47 Gas, see Natural Gas Gasoline Ethanol/methanol blend; standards...... ACT 47 Reformulated; deadline extension, B.R. ozone nonattainment area ...... HCR 108 Underground storage tanks; see Environment Industrial waste disposal, see Environment Leases Ownership of improvement; retroactive effect; Act 715, 2003 R.S., intent ...... HCR 306 HCR 134 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry; labor supply/training; study ...... HCR 322 Storage; reservoir, definition ...... ACT 104 Mineral Board Geophysical survey/info/permit ...... ACT 578 Mineral Rights Land, expropriation/acquisition; governmental entity ...... ACT 919 Motor Fuel Bulk transfer...... ACT 47 Natural Gas (See also Wells) Border state activity; notice ...... SCR 22 Coal seam production ...... ACT 892 Distribution system; inspection; definitions...... ACT 224 Geophysical survey/info/permit ...... ACT 578 Industry; labor supply/training; study ...... HCR 322 Oilfield site restoration; eligibility criteria/cost recovery ...... ACT 225 Oilfield site restoration; fee ...... ACT 412 Security interest; privilege ranking...... ACT 303 Storage; reservoir, definition ...... ACT 104 Unified Oil & Gas Development Regulatory Index ...... ACT 220 Oil Border state activity; notice ...... SCR 22 Crude, domestic; reserves, expansion/production ...... SCR 113 * Denotes veto MINERALS, OIL & GAS (continued) Oil (continued) Geophysical survey/info/permit ...... ACT 578 Oilfield site restoration; eligibility criteria/cost recovery ...... ACT 225 Oilfield site restoration; fee ...... ACT 412 Security interest; privilege ranking...... ACT 303 Storage; reservoir, definition ...... ACT 104 Unified Oil & Gas Development Regulatory Index ...... ACT 220 Oil & gas drilling, see Drilling Equipment; Drilling Permits; Drilling Units; Oil Field Equipment Oil & gas wells, see Wells Oil Field Equipment (See also Drilling Equipment) Ownership of improvement; retroactive effect; Act 715, 2003 R.S., intent ...... HCR 306 HCR 134 Platforms for Mariculture Task Force...... HCR 176 Petroleum Industry; labor supply/training; study ...... HCR 322 Refinery; facilities, development ...... SCR 113 Refinery; gas/byproduct; price, state sales tax ...... ACT 49 Refinery; unauthorized entry; crime...... ACT 157 Strategic petroleum reserves, see United States Government Weights/measures device; fee...... ACT 47 Pipelines Hazardous liquid; inspection fee ...... ACT 222 Natural gas; inspection; definitions ...... ACT 224 Natural gas; inspection; fee ...... ACT 223 Strategic petroleum reserves, see United States Government Underground facilities, see Public Utilities; Environment: Underground Storage Tanks Wells Oilfield site restoration; eligibility criteria/cost recovery ...... ACT 225 Oilfield site restoration; fee ...... ACT 412

Minimum Foundation Program, see Education: School Finance - Minimum Foundation Program Minors, see Children, Juveniles & Minors; Labor & Employment: Employment Mobile homes, see Commerce & Economic Development: Manufactured Homes & Housing Mortgages, see Finance & Financial Institutions

MOTOR VEHICLES Accidents, see Traffic All-terrain vehicles, see Recreational Vehicles Automobile emissions, see Emissions Automobile insurance, see Insurance Bicycles Motorized; helmet ...... ACT 742 Path; levee; St. Bernard/Plaquemines Parish ...... ACT 82 Commercial Vehicles Common carrier; public service property; ad valorem tax assessment, appeal .... ACT 591 Driver; violation, conviction; operating record; carrier notice system...... ACT 542 Inspection; weight; definition ...... ACT 848 Military; driver's license ...... ACT 425 Commission Membership...... ACT 550 Common carriers, see Commercial Vehicles Dealers Finance charge; participation disclosure; cap...... ACT 276 Franchise; license; records, audit ...... ACT 250 Licensed; new vehicle, registration; vehicle transfer, notice...... ACT 418 Scooter, motor; helmet law sign...... ACT 805 * Denotes veto MOTOR VEHICLES (continued) Dealers (continued) Spot delivery sale; incomplete sale, deposit refund; technical change ...... ACT 348 Spot delivery sale; vehicle recovery...... ACT 670 Used/marine; franchise, area of responsibility; penalty; license ...... ACT 553 Used; auction; rent w/ purchase option program; penalty...... ACT 557 Used; black market sale ...... ACT 404 Dismantlers & Parts Recyclers License; expiration date...... ACT 557 Driver Education Instruction; road sharing; motorcycle, tractor/trailer combination ...... HCR 63 ACT 216 Instruction; slower traffic, keep right...... HCR 237 Prelicensing training course; fee...... ACT 439 Driver's License Anatomical gift, designation...... ACT 872 Applicant; 17 yrs./under; learner's permit, days held ...... ACT 600 Applicant; test; farm-related service vehicle...... ACT 387 Applicant; test; left lane use/slower traffic keep right...... HCR 283 Applicant; test; road sharing; motorcycle, tractor/trailer combination ...... ACT 216 Applicant; vision, bioptic telescopic lenses ...... ACT 881 Commercial; military, armed forces member ...... ACT 425 Duplicate; fee; stolen license ...... ACT 314 Fee; fund ...... ACT 363 Fee; N.O.; proceeds dedication, police retirement systems ...... ACT 793 Suspension; DWI; operator w/out; ignition interlock device; penalty...... ACT 905 Suspension; DWI; probation; ignition interlock device; installation proof...... ACT 903 Driving Records Commercial vehicle operator; violation, conviction; carrier notice system...... ACT 542 Driving violations, see Traffic/Violation; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Emergency Vehicles Used; purchase, local gov't; public bid, notice...... ACT 196 Emissions (See also Environment: Air Pollution/Quality) Ozone; nonattainment parish/municipality; inspection fee ...... ACT 584 Equipment, see Parts & Equipment Farm vehicles, see Trailers, Trucks & Trucking Industry; Agriculture Gasoline, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Inspection Commercial vehicle; weight...... ACT 848 Fee; ozone nonattainment parish/municipality ...... ACT 584 Insurance; see Insurance: Automobile Insurance Lease/Rental Purchase option plan, used vehicle; default notice...... ACT 557 License Plates Prestige, see License Plates - Special Standard private passenger; pelican imprint...... HCR 121 Surrender, vehicle non-use; activated military personnel ...... HCR 123 Tax, see Revenue & Taxation: Motor Vehicle License Tax License Plates - Special Educators; issuance, eligibility ...... ACT 371 Henderson v. Stalder case; federal court reconsideration ...... HCR 307 LSU; Nat'l Champions...... ACT 245 Military; personnel/veteran ...... ACT 849 NASCAR...... ACT 849 SU; Black College Nat'l Champions...... ACT 245 License tax; see Revenue & Taxation: Motor Vehicle License Tax Loans, see Sales Finance

* Denotes veto MOTOR VEHICLES (continued) Manufacturers Dealer franchise agreement, see Dealers Licensed; registration; vehicle transfer, notice...... ACT 418 Mass transit, see Transportation: Mass Transit Motor Carrier Vehicle Operators Worker's compensation; owner operator/independent contractor, definition ...... ACT 188 Motorcycles Helmet; mandatory...... ACT 742 Insurance; driver's license endorsement ...... ACT 378 Scooter, electric-powered; definition ...... ACT 551 Office of Motor Vehicles Database, DWI pleas; DOI surplus...... ACT 730 Off-road vehicles, see Recreational Vehicles Parking Handicapped; mobility impaired; counterfeit placard ...... ACT 574 Handicapped; mobility impaired; disabled veteran ...... ACT 84 Parts & Equipment Stop lamp/turn signal...... ACT 531 Tire; waste; fee, all tires; processing facility, pay; report, legislative committee . . ACT 846 Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Commission, see Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Commission Window tint; medical exemption ...... ACT 463 Parts recyclers, see Dismantlers & Parts Recyclers Permits, see Driver's License; Inspection; Registration; Trailers; Trucks & Trucking Industry Recreational Vehicles All-terrain; definition ...... ACT 551 All-terrain; safe riding instruction ...... ACT 172 All-terrain; wildlife management area trail...... ACT 847 Off-road; activity; definition/liability ...... ACT 912 Recreational & Used Motor Vehicle Commission ...... ACT 557 Scooter, motor; sidewalk use, local gov't option; helmet, driver under 18 yrs ..... ACT 805 Registration Dealer, new vehicle; licensed; transfer notice...... ACT 418 Fee; pickup truck/sport utility vehicle; study ...... HCR 278 Non-use affidavit; license plate surrender; activated military personnel ...... HCR 123 Trailer/boat/all-terrain/personal watercraft; suspension; child support nonpayment ACT 319 Rental; see Lease/Rental Repair (See also Parts & Equipment; Warranties) Service; itemized bill ...... ACT 670 Service; school bus ...... ACT 409 Sales (Usually see Dealers) Black market; used vehicle...... ACT 404 Sales Finance Collateral repossession; nonjudicial (self help) ...... ACT 191 ACT 814 Documentation fee; seller...... ACT 153 Finance charge; dealer participation, disclosure; cap ...... ACT 276 License; financial responsibility ...... ACT 910 Loan; use ...... ACT 70 Payment; electronic; account NSF, fee/charge ...... ACT 65 Spot delivery sale; incomplete sale, deposit refund; technical change ...... ACT 348 Spot delivery sale; vehicle recovery...... ACT 670 School Buses Drivers; see Education: School Bus Drivers Stop signal...... ACT 208 Warranty/repair service ...... ACT 409 Scooters, see Motorcycles; Recreational Vehicles; Traffic Seizure & sale, see Property * Denotes veto MOTOR VEHICLES (continued) Special permits, see Trailers; Trucks & Trucking Industry Speed Limits Increase; two-lane road, study ...... SCR 27 Maximum; I-10, Orleans Parish...... ACT 233 Violation; high-speed race, Dallas to N.O.; "Bull Run" ...... SR 128 Towing & Storage Junk vehicle; definition ...... ACT 886 Stored vehicle; notice...... ACT 568 Stored vehicle; surrender, secured party...... ACT 203 Traffic Accident; interstate hwy.; state police response ...... HCR 342 Accident; investigation; DOTD employee training...... SCR 37 Blocking right-of-way/hwy./driveway; sports activity ...... ACT 818 Checkpoint/violation; operator w/out license, DWI; ignition interlock device.... ACT 905 Clinging to vehicle; skateboard/skate/nonmotorized device, person riding ...... ACT 572 Control; parade marshal; Calcasieu Parish/Lake Charles ...... ACT 136 Electric personal assistive mobility device; sidewalk use ...... ACT 805 Electric personal assistive mobility device; sidewalk/bicycle path/road use ...... ACT 451 ACT 551 Fatality; toxicology screen; alcoholic content, source ...... ACT 318 Lane use; multi-lane hwy., rolling roadblock; penalty ...... ACT 467 Lane use; multi-lane hwy., slow moving traffic; DPS&C enforcement ...... SCR 23 Lane use; multi-lane hwy., slow moving traffic; keep right, driver education ..... HCR 237 Lane use; multi-lane hwy., slow moving traffic; keep right, sign ...... HCR 190 HCR 283 Open containers, see Commerce & Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages Pedestrian; handicapped; street crossing, wheelchair use...... ACT 242 Scooter, motor; sidewalk use, local gov't option...... ACT 805 Sexually explicit material, visible; crime ...... ACT 767 Signal preemption device...... HCR 160 Signal preemption device; sale/purchase/possession/use, crime...... ACT 366 Speed limits, see Speed Limits Violation; commercial driver; conviction, operating record; carrier notice system . ACT 542 Violation; DWI, see Driver's License/Suspension; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Violation; vehicular homicide; penalty...... ACT 381 ACT 750 Trailers Registration, see Registration Special permit; agronomic/horticultural crop/sugarcane hauler ...... ACT 300 Truckers, see Motor Carrier Vehicle Operators Trucks & Trucking Industry Agronomic/horticultural crop hauler; special permit ...... ACT 300 Common carrier, see Commercial Vehicles Forestry product transport; weight limit ...... ACT 302 Forestry product transport; weight limit, study ...... SCR 123 Height limit ...... ACT 571 Registration, see Registration Special permit; containerized cargo, international trade; Ouachita Parish port .... ACT 907 Special permit; special container; internat'l trade; intermodal, open-top/flat rack . . ACT 527 Stationary scale officers; citation, review/hearing panel...... ACT 287 Sugarcane hauler; special permit ...... ACT 300 Trailers, see Trailers Weight limit; lignite/coke transport, study ...... SCR 123 Weight limit; overweight; hwy. design/bldg. material, new technology; study .... HCR 214

* Denotes veto MOTOR VEHICLES (continued) Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Commission Dismantlers & parts recyclers, see Dismantlers & Parts Recyclers Name ...... ACT 557 Used vehicle dealer; see Dealers Warranties Service; school bus ...... ACT 409 Watercraft, see Dealers; Water & Waterways: Boats/Ships/Vessels; Wildlife & Fisheries: Fishing Vessels Weight limits, see Trucks & Trucking Industry

Motorcycles, see Motor Vehicles

MUNICIPALITIES (See also Courts; Fire Protection & Officers; Law Enforcement & Officers; Parishes; Retirement; Special Districts & Authorities) Ad valorem tax, see Revenue & Taxation Airports, see Transportation Audits, see Legislative Affairs: Legislative Auditor Bond issuance, see Bonds: Issuance by State or Political Subdivision Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial Community Development Housing & Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Neighborhood Enhancement Program ...... ACT 908 Drinking water, see Water & Waterways Economic development, see Commerce & Economic Development; Special Districts & Authorities: specific subject Emergencies, see Public Safety & Corrections Employees, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Local Employees; State Employees Expropriation, see Property Firefighters, see Fire Protection & Officers; Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police; Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Retirement Funds, see Governmental Finance: Local Funds; Special Treasury Funds Gambling, see Gambling Governing Authority Campaign finance/disclosure; district office, definition; pop'n ...... ACT 528 Official; riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Ordinances, see Ordinances Procurement, see Contracts: Purchasing - Public Bid Law Telecommunications/cable television/Internet access; Fair Competition Act ..... ACT 736 Hotel occupancy tax, see Revenue & Taxation Housing Authorities Housing, low income; construction; study ...... SR 109 N.O.; Community Improvement Act; Redevelopment District...... ACT 349 Self-insurance program, joint; administration...... ACT 700 Tenancy termination; domestic violence...... ACT 444 Housing Finance Agency, see Commerce & Economic Development Housing, see Commerce & Economic Development Incorporation Orleans Parish, 15th ward; Algiers; study...... HR 51 Jails, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Liability, public, see Civil Law & Procedure Local depository authorities, see Governmental Finance: Local Funds Mayors Municipal Employees Retirement System; membership; opt out, age 60...... ACT 264 Transaction; jurisdiction, pop'n ...... ACT 292 Neighborhood improvement districts, see Special Districts & Authorities

* Denotes veto MUNICIPALITIES (continued) New Orleans, see specific subject; Special Districts & Authorities: Stadium & Exposition District, La.; Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions; Retirement: specific system Occupational license tax, see Revenue & Taxation Official journal, see Communications & Information Technology Ordinances Group home; recovering substance abusers; residential neighborhood ...... HCR 353 Violations, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Ordinance Violations Planning Commissions Master plan; definition/purpose; boards, membership/training...... ACT 859 Police chiefs, see Law Enforcement & Officers: Municipal Police/Chief Police, see Law Enforcement & Officers; Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police; Retirement Property Maintenance Buildings, see Property N.O.; trash dumping...... ACT 834 Public records, see Communications & Information Technology Purchasing, see Contracts Revenue sharing, see Revenue & Taxation Sales & use tax, local, see Revenue & Taxation Self-insurance programs, see Insurance Sewerage, see Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation Urban Renewal (See also Commerce & Economic Development: Urban Development) N.O.; Community Improvement Act; Redevelopment District...... ACT 349 Urban reengineering & reinvestment office; study...... HCR 148 Zoning Residential; history, property disclosure form ...... ACT 546

Museums, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Narcotics, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Controlled Substances National Guard, see Military & Veterans Affairs Natural gas, see Minerals, Oil & Gas

NATURAL RESOURCES (See also Environment; Minerals, Oil & Gas) Coastal Resources (See also Wetlands) Barrier island; fund...... ACT 786 Barrier island; shoreline; stabilization/preservation ...... ACT 407 Coastal funds; see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds, specific fund Forest Reserve Program...... SCR 75 Management program; guideline review...... ACT 459 Mitigation; cost ...... HCR 291 Oyster industry, projected salinity regime impact ...... HCR 115 Restoration, coastal; oyster lease claims; venue...... ACT 217 Survey ...... HCR 265 Use permit ...... ACT 459 Use permit; applicant, compliance history ...... ACT 386 Use permit; application issuance period ...... HCR 180 Use permit; landowner notice ...... ACT 277 Waterway, state; naturally navigable; public access ...... SCR 24 Coastal Zone Barrier island; shoreline; stabilization/preservation ...... ACT 407 Property expropriation ...... ACT 633 Conservation funds, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Conservation of Natural Resources Coastal; see Coastal Resources Exploitation; W&F Commission/DWF employee ...... ACT 836 * Denotes veto NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Forestry & Forests Coastal Forest Reserve Program...... SCR 75 Kisatchie National Forest; wild horse management ...... HCR 356 Management area; outdoor advertising device, permit ...... ACT 163 Product; truck transport, see Motor Vehicles: Trucks & Trucking Timber; ad valorem tax, homestead exemption...... ACT 929 Trademark/label, state-owned...... ACT 58 Wood product; DOTD use ...... SCR 42 Salt Domes Reservoir, definition; natural gas/hydrocarbon storage ...... ACT 104 Wetlands (See also Coastal Resources) Coastal Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Plan, FY 2004-2005 ...... HCR 80 Coastal; permit/activity; federal law/rule/procedure review ...... SCR 159 Mitigation; compensation ...... ACT 459 Mitigation; cost ...... HCR 291 Restoration; oyster lease claims; venue ...... ACT 217

Navigation, see Water & Waterways News media, see Communications & Information Technology: News Media

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Charitable Raffles, bingo & keno, see Gambling Charitable Organizations Lottery/activity; state/national bank participation...... SCR 44 Charitable raffles, bingo & keno, see Gambling Corporations College of Primary Care Medicine, La. Univ. Medical Sciences; funding ...... SCR 40 Coushatta Industrial Development; repayment/cooperative agreement, LEDC .... ACT 281 Private; postsecondary institution support; definitions; audit ...... ACT 533 Private; postsecondary institution support; transaction; public record; approval . . . ACT 710 Research & development park, regional...... ACT 672 Gambling, see Gambling Mardi Gras carnival organizations, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Fairs & Festivals Quasi-public Organizations High School Athletic Assn.; legislative/private audit ...... ACT 508 Public transportation system, B.R./EBR Parish; political subdivision, assets ..... ACT 581 Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., see Governmental Finance: Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Religious Organizations Faith-based program; coordinator...... ACT 643 Volunteers Inmate labor...... ACT 38

Notaries public, see Occupations & Professions Nuisances, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Nurses, see Occupations & Professions Nursing homes, see Health & Social Services; Occupations & Professions: Nursing Facility Administrators Occupational license tax, see Revenue & Taxation

OCCUPATIONS & PROFESSIONS Agriculture-related occupations, see Agriculture Alarm Industry License; standards, revision...... ACT 922 Ambulance personnel, see Emergency Medical Technicians Anesthetists/anesthesiologists, see Dentists; Nurses; Physicians

* Denotes veto OCCUPATIONS & PROFESSIONS (continued) Athlete Agents Registration; contract, student athlete; misrepresentation...... ACT 351 Attorneys Child protection cases; compensation...... ACT 664 Criminal history/ID file, L.B.C.I.I.; release, La. State Bar Assn...... ACT 911 Fee; prevailing party ...... ACT 232 Fee; worker's compensation award...... ACT 647 Notaries public, see Notaries Public Automobile-related occupations, see Motor Vehicles Check cashing, see Currency Exchange Services Chiropractors License; exam...... ACT 176 Contractors (See also Contracts) Building permit, local; license/exemption ...... ACT 724 Home improvement; DOR registration...... ACT 724 Home improvement; payment/privilege extinguishment; revision/study...... HCR 259 Landscape irrigation; license ...... ACT 810 License; renewal form option, La. construction mgt. program donation ...... ACT 352 Public works contracts, see Contracts: Public Contracts - Public Works Coroners, see Parishes Cosmetologists Cosmetology Act; revision...... ACT 808 Counselors Addictive disorder professionals; Addictive Disorders Practice Act...... ACT 803 Liability insurance coverage availability; study ...... SCR 127 School guidance; see Education: School Employees/Guidance counselor Vocational rehabilitation; license ...... ACT 360 Court reporters, see Courts Currency Exchange Services Check cashing; bond ...... ACT 370 Check cashing; fee...... ACT 775 Dentists Anesthetics, administration...... ACT 279 Health insurance; procedure type/form, patient choice; notice/billing/payment . . . ACT 607 Dismantlers & parts recyclers, see Motor Vehicles Doctors, see Physicians; Health Care Providers; specific specialty Embalmers & Funeral Directors Continuing education instructor, credit; LAC 46:XXXVII.709(E)(6) ...... HCR 56 Fees ...... ACT 133 Human remains; refrigeration...... ACT 132 Emergency Medical Technicians Employer/personnel, definitions; background check ...... ACT 797 Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Immunization program; first responder, disaster locations ...... HCR 208 Intern; Medical Malpractice Act/Patient's Compensation Fund ...... ACT 182 Engineers Professional; discipline; non-certificate holder/licensee, enforcement action ..... ACT 442 Waterworks system; employment, threshold...... ACT 895 Farm-related occupations, see Agriculture Fitness Instructors Automated external defibrillators; physical fitness facility ...... ACT 885 Funeral directors, see Embalmers & Funeral Directors Gambling-related occupations, see Gambling Health & Care Facility Workers (Nonlicensed) N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 136 SR 163

* Denotes veto OCCUPATIONS & PROFESSIONS (continued) Health Care Providers Board/commission, licensing; Hepatitis C; education/info ...... HCR 256 Health insurance; coverage; continuity of care...... ACT 504 Health insurance; credentialing process ...... ACT 671 Homeland security emergency; first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Liability insurance coverage availability; study ...... SCR 127 Medicaid, see Health & Social Services Medical malpractice; Patient's Compensation Fund...... ACT 309 N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 136 SR 163 Wages, direct service worker; disparity; study...... SCR 145 Home Inspectors License; exemption; action against, prescriptive period...... ACT 437 Horticulture Commission Board, membership...... ACT 810 Insurers, see Insurance; Worker's Compensation Interior Designers Board, membership/term; registration/fees...... ACT 343 License tax, see Revenue & Taxation: Occupational License Tax Locksmiths License; exemption...... ACT 64 License; standards, revision...... ACT 922 Medical Examiners Board Adjudication; judicial review/appeal; security...... ACT 152 Adjudication; stay/order; decision ...... ACT 155 Medical malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure; Insurance Motor vehicle-related occupations, see Motor Vehicles New Licensing & Regulation Bio-recovery technician...... ACT 906 Employee assistance professional...... ACT 920 Home energy rater ...... ACT 219 Landscape irrigation contractor ...... ACT 810 Notaries Public Document; name/application ...... ACT 455 Examination...... ACT 754 Ex-officio; identification info; non-conforming/rejection/liability ...... ACT 62 Ex-officio; police dept ...... ACT 514 Immovable property records; Social Security # ...... ACT 565 Malpractice action; prescription; remedial...... ACT 77 Non-attorney; annual report; inactive status ...... ACT 206 Non-attorney; bond/insurance ...... ACT 562 Nurses (See also Health Care Providers) Anesthetist, registered; anesthetics, administration...... ACT 279 Board, membership...... ACT 733 Faculty; salary ...... HCR 79 N.O. Regional Task Force Economic Development/Health Workforce Training . . SR 136 SR 163 Registered; anesthetic; administration ...... ACT 642 Student; clinical training; admission; study ...... HCR 296 Nursing Facility Administrators (See also Health Care Providers) Board, purchase/debt; immovable property ...... ACT 27 Occupational license tax, see Revenue & Taxation Paramedics, see Emergency Medical Technicians Parts recyclers, see Motor Vehicles: Dismantlers & Parts Recyclers Pawnbrokers License; assets/liabilities, definition; revocation, hearing ...... ACT 80

* Denotes veto OCCUPATIONS & PROFESSIONS (continued) Perfusionists Anesthetic, administration ...... ACT 279 Pharmacists Board; purchase/debt; immovable property ...... ACT 131 Drug return/exchange/redispensing; charitable pharmacy...... ACT 811 Insurance; claim; prompt payment...... ACT 876 Patient screening; gratuitous service/eligibility; liability ...... ACT 405 Pharmacy benefit manager; advisory committee/study...... SR 173 Rural/independent; drug reimbursement, OGB...... HCR 361 Technician; certification/supervision ...... ACT 131 Physicians (See also Health Care Providers; specific specialty) Adjudication; judicial review/appeal; security...... ACT 152 Adjudication; stay/order; decision ...... ACT 155 Anesthetic, administration ...... ACT 279 Assistants; prescriptive authority; collaboration w/ physician ...... ACT 10 College of Primary Care Medicine, La. Univ. Medical Sciences; funding ...... SCR 40 Future of Family Medicine Interagency Task Force...... ACT 187 Health insurance; credentialing process ...... ACT 671 Hospital service district, board member; lease agreements...... ACT 784 Malpractice, see Civil Law & Procedure; Insurance Naturopathic; license; study...... HCR 252 Pilots Review & Oversight Board; Pilotage Fee Commission ...... ACT 902 Private Security Personnel Automated external defibrillators ...... ACT 443 Psychologists Medical; prescription drugs, prescribe/distribute/direction to nurse...... ACT 11 School, see Education: School Employees Radio & Television Technicians Citizen band radio; maintenance/repair; license...... ACT 296 Residential Mortgage Broker/Lender License/continuing education; bank/thrift holding co., subsidiary ...... ACT 151 Security guards, see Private Security Personnel Shorthand Reporters (Usually see Courts: Court Reporters) Shorthand Court Reporters Examiners' Board; per diem...... ACT 354 Social Workers Foster care, monitor; study...... HCR 281 Licensed clinical; mental illness, health insurance coverage ...... ACT 51 Nonaccredited school graduate; certification/license ...... ACT 375 School; see Education: School Employees/Social worker Speech pathologists & audiologists, see Education: School Employees Substance abuse counselors, see Counselors: Addictive disorder professionals Surveyors Professional; discipline; non-certificate holder/licensee, enforcement action ..... ACT 442 Truckers, see Motor Vehicles: Motor Carrier Vehicle Operators Veterinarians Food animal; student loan forgiveness; state practice ...... ACT 809 Water Supply & Sewerage System Operators Onsite treatment system installer/maintenance provider; license/fee/surety bond . . ACT 667

Official journal, see Communications & Information Technology Officials, see Public Officials & Employees; specific subjects or departments Old age, see Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging; specific subject; Retirement; Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption Open containers, see Commerce & Economic Development: Alcoholic Beverages Open meetings, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Meetings Ordinances, see Municipalities; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Ordinance Violations * Denotes veto Outdoor advertising - billboards, see Communications & Information Technology Oysters, see Wildlife & Fisheries Pardon, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure

PARISHES (See also Courts; Fire Protection & Officers; Law Enforcement & Officers; Retirement; Municipalities; Special Districts & Authorities) Boundaries Coastal; survey...... HCR 265 Orleans; 15th ward, Algiers; separate municipality; study ...... HR 51 Civil service, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial Coroners Toxicology screen; traffic fatality; alcoholic content, source ...... ACT 318 District attorneys, see Courts Economic development, see Commerce & Economic Development; Special Districts & Authorities: specific district Emergencies, see Public Safety & Corrections Employees, see Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Local Employees Expropriation, see Property Firefighters & fire departments, see Fire Protection & Officers; Public Officials & Employees: Civil Service, Fire & Police; Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Retirement Funds, see Governmental Finance: Local Funds; Special Treasury Funds Gambling, see Gambling Governing Authority Children & Youth Planning Board; judicial districts ...... ACT 555 Official; riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Ordinances, see Ordinances Procurement, see Contracts: Purchasing - Public Bid Law Sheriff; expenditure report...... ACT 757 St. Martin; water transportation development/expansion, committee/study ...... HCR 351 St. Tammany; judicial review; code violations...... ACT 298 Telecommunications/cable television/Internet access; Fair Competition Act ..... ACT 736 Tribal gaming; Tribal-State Class III; notice ...... ACT 909 Hotel occupancy tax, see Revenue & Taxation Housing Authorities Housing, low income; construction; study ...... SR 109 Self-insurance program, joint; administration...... ACT 700 Tenancy termination; domestic violence...... ACT 444 Housing Finance Agency, see Commerce & Economic Development Housing, see Commerce & Economic Development Jails, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Liability, public; see Civil Law & Procedure Local depositing authorities, see Governmental Finance: Local Funds Notaries public, see Occupations & Professions Occupational license tax, see Revenue & Taxation Official journal, see Communications & Information Technology Planning Commissions Master plan; definition/purpose; boards, membership/training...... ACT 859 Property Maintenance Buildings, see Property Orleans; trash dumping...... ACT 834 Public records, see Communications & Information Technology Purchasing, see Contracts Revenue sharing, see Revenue & Taxation Rural development, see Commerce & Economic Development Sales & use tax, local, see Revenue & Taxation Self-insurance programs, see Insurance Sewerage, see Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities * Denotes veto PARISHES (continued) Sheriffs, see Law Enforcement & Officers Suits against a parish, see Suits against the State & Political Subdivisions Tax assessors, see Revenue & Taxation; Retirement Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation Tobacco tax, see Revenue & Taxation Zoning Residential; history, property disclosure form ...... ACT 546

Parks & recreation, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism; Special Districts & Authorities Parole, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Paternity, see Family Law Penitentiaries, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Pensions, see Retirement Petroleum, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Pharmaceuticals, see Health & Social Services: Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid Pharmacists, see Occupations & Professions Physically handicapped persons, see Exceptional Persons: Handicapped/Disabled Persons Physicians, see Occupations & Professions Pilots, see Occupations & Professions Planning commissions, see Municipalities; Parishes Planning, see State Government Police, see Law Enforcement & Officers; Public OfficialsRetirement: & Employees: specific Civil police Service, retirement Fire & Police; system Political parties, see Elections Political subdivisions, see Education: School Boards & Districts; Municipalities; Parishes; Special Districts & Authorities Pollution, see Environment: Air Pollution/Quality, Water & Waterways: Water Pollution/Quality Ports, harbors & terminals, see Special Districts & Authorities Prescription drugs, see Health & Social Services: Drugs, Prescription; Medicaid Presidential elections, see Elections: Primary Elections Press, see Communications & Information Technology: specific medium Prisoners, see Public Safety & Corrections Prisons, see Public Safety & Corrections: Correctional Facilities Privacy, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Records; Telephones; Health & Social Services: Medical Treatment Privileges & liens, see Property Procurement Code, see Contracts: Purchasing - State Procurement Product liability, see Civil Law & Procedure Professions, see Occupations & Professions

PROPERTY Abandoned Property (movable) Buildings, see Building & Buildings/Blighted Ownership of improvement; retroactive effect; Act 715, 2003 R.S., intent ...... HCR 134 HCR 306 Unclaimed; time period ...... ACT 839 Assessment, see Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax; Tax Assessors Building & Buildings Blighted/abandoned; New Orleans; expropriation ...... ACT 755 Blighted/abandoned; St. Charles Parish ...... ACT 583 Blighted; New Orleans; Redevelopment Authority; Community Improvement Act ACT 349 Public; see Buildings & Grounds, Public State leases, see Leases/State Warranties, see Contracts: Construction - Private

* Denotes veto PROPERTY (continued) Community Property Partition; family home/rental ...... ACT 668 Partition; goodwill valuation/allocation ...... ACT 177 Donations, see Civil Law & Procedure Eviction Notice; tenant failure; court costs...... ACT 464 Expropriation Barrier island; declaration of taking...... ACT 633 Mineral rights...... ACT 919 New Orleans; blighted/abandoned property, definition; redemptive period ...... ACT 755 Pineville; Susek Drive Project; declaration of taking ...... ACT 59 Quick take; New Orleans, capital project...... ACT 90 St. Charles Parish; blighted/abandoned property, definition ...... ACT 583 Federal property, see United States Government: Property Homestead Exemption f/ seizure, waiver; owning spouse ...... ACT 481 Exemption; usually see Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption - Homestead Seizure, see Seizure & Sale Housing, see Building & Buildings; Commerce & Economic Development: Housing Immovable Property Bank, held by; appraisal...... ACT 40 First refusal/option rights; sales contract ...... ACT 24 Homeowner assn.; purchaser notice...... ACT 452 Inter vivos trust; instrument failure, 3rd party immunity ...... ACT 491 Mortgages, see Finance & Financial Institutions Ownership, see Ownership Privileges & liens, see Privileges & Liens Residential; property disclosure form, zoning history...... ACT 546 Seizure & sale, see Seizure & Sale State-owned, see Public Property - State Leases Eviction, see Eviction Revision...... ACT 821 School; 16th section land; Rapides Parish, hunting/trapping ...... ACT 215 School; Terrebonne Parish, school board to Council on Aging ...... ACT 595 State; Stadium & Exposition District, La.; see Special Districts & Authorities State; transfer, see Public Property - State Waterbottoms, see Water & Waterways Mineral rights, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Mortgages, see Finance & Financial Institutions Movable Property Loans; revision...... ACT 743 Privileges & liens, see Privileges & Liens Security device; uniformity, UCC/La. law...... ACT 303 Seizure & sale, see Seizure & Sale Surplus/state; auction, electronic technology ...... ACT 19 Uniform Commercial Code, see Commerce & Economic Development: Louisiana Commercial Laws Ownership Coastal parishes; survey...... HCR 265 Estate, see Civil Law & Procedure: Successions Homeowner assn.; purchaser notice...... ACT 452 Housing & Community Development Advisory Task Force...... HCR 76 Improvement; retroactive effect; Act 715, 2003 R.S., legislative intent ...... HCR 306 HCR 134 Mineral rights, see Minerals, Oil & Gas

* Denotes veto PROPERTY (continued) Privileges & Liens Enforcement; New Orleans; public health/housing/environmental violations ..... ACT 209 Marine vessel/trailer/equipment; maker/repairer ...... ACT 179 Mortgage, erasure/cancellation; release form...... ACT 480 Private works; contractor; payment/extinguishment; revision/study...... HCR 259 Release; DOR...... ACT 56 Security device; uniformity, UCC/La. law...... ACT 303 Public Property Coastal parishes survey; State Land Office...... HCR 265 Federal; see United States Government: Property Leases; see Leases Surplus; see Administration: Property Control Trusts, see Governmental Finance: Public Trusts Unimproved; contract, design-build...... ACT 361 White Lake Property Advisory Board/Fund...... ACT 613 Public Property - State Assumption Parish; DOTD to police jury...... ACT 102 EBR Parish; DOTD to SU; Harding Blvd...... ACT 921 Jefferson Parish; DCRT exchange w/ parish council ...... ACT 327 Lease, see Leases Livingston; DOTD to town...... ACT 921 Ouachita Parish; LSU to Veterans Affairs Office; nat'l cemetery...... ACT 777 Ouachita Parish; DHH to Law Enforcement District; E.A. Conway Hospital ..... ACT 921 Red River Parish; immovable improvements, to police jury...... ACT 291 Sabine Parish; La. Technical College to DOTD...... ACT 101 School; 16th section land, transformation; economic development; study ...... HCR 120 School; Rapides Parish, unused land; school board exchange ...... ACT 410 St. John the Baptist Parish; theater to Garyville Timbermill Museum ...... ACT 576 St. Martin Parish; to lessee...... ACT 41 St. Tammany Parish; to school board ...... ACT 883 Surplus, see Administration: Property Control Vermilion Parish; DHH to police jury ...... ACT 87 West Feliciana Parish; DCRT exchange w/ police jury ...... ACT 54 Waterbottoms, see Water & Waterways: Waterbottoms/State Wetlands, see Natural Resources Winnsboro; DOTD to town ...... ACT 921 Public records, see Communications & Information Technology Public service property assessment, see Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax/Assessment Public trusts, see Governmental Finance Real estate, see Commerce & Economic Development Seizure & forfeiture of contraband, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Contraband Seizure & Sale Collateral repossession; nonjudicial (self help); notice ...... ACT 814 ACT 191 Contraband; see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Controlled substances/property, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Forfeiture Exemption; earned income tax credit, federal...... ACT 468 Homestead; exemption/waiver, owning spouse ...... ACT 481 Immovable; notice to lessee...... ACT 877 IRA, ROTH; exempt ...... ACT 60 Tax; notice; prior owner...... ACT 819 Tax, sale; notice; post-adjudicated sale, affidavit...... ACT 430 Trust; interest...... ACT 521 Servitudes Right of passage; water access ...... ACT 813 Sixteenth section school lands, see Leases; Public Property - State State property, see Public Property - State; Buildings & Grounds, Public * Denotes veto PROPERTY (continued) Successions, see Civil Law & Procedure Surplus property, see Administration: Property Control Trespass, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Trusts Ad valorem tax, see: Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption - Homestead Inter vivos, instrument; filing/form; 3rd party immunity ...... ACT 491 Inter vivos, revocable; successions, judgment of possession; inheritance tax..... ACT 884 Interest; seizure ...... ACT 521 Public; see Governmental Finance: Public Trusts Trustee; qualification...... ACT 521 Unclaimed property, see Abandoned Property Uniform Commercial Code, see Commerce & Economic Development: Louisiana Commercial Laws Usufruct (See also Civil Law & Procedure: Successions) Ad valorem tax, homestead exemption...... ACT 929 Security ...... ACT 158 Waterbottoms, see Water & Waterways

Public contracts, see Contracts Public employees, see Public Officials & Employees; Retirement Public finance, see Governmental Finance Public lands, see Property: Public Property; Public Property - State; United States Government: Property Public liability, see Civil Law & Procedure: Liability, Public Public meetings, see Communications & Information Technology

PUBLIC OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES (See also Governor; State Government; Retirement: specific subject) Appointed Officials Environmental hearing, testimony ...... ACT 72 Racing Commission member; horse owner; racing...... ACT 328 Senate confirmation; committee procedure/jurisdiction...... SR 144 Campaign contributions, see Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure Civil Service, Fire & Police Board; employment list, promotion ...... ACT 428 ACT 429 Board; investigation, time period...... ACT 274 Exam; out-of-state applicant...... ACT 645 Firefighter; investigation/hearing/rights...... ACT 262 Moss Bluff/Westwego; assistant chief; unclassified...... ACT 273 Occupational diseases, see Fire Protection & Officers: Firefighters & Fire Departments; Labor: Occupational Safety & Health West Monroe; police chief; exam...... ACT 645 Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial Firefighter; investigation/hearing/rights...... ACT 262 Veteran; preference points ...... ACT 930 Conflict of interest, see Ethics & Ethics Code Deferred Compensation Plan; benefit...... ACT 393 Plan; participation, tax assessor ...... ACT 850 Elected Officials Environmental hearing, testimony ...... ACT 72 Legislators, see Legislative Affairs Riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 Statewide; see Statewide Elected Officials Ethics & Ethics Code Campaign finance contributions/disclosure, see Elections Candidate, elective office; info packet ...... ACT 829 Elected official; riverboat gaming, business activity; non-key employee ...... ACT 725 * Denotes veto PUBLIC OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES (continued) Ethics & Ethics Code (continued) Financial disclosure, see Financial Disclosure Legislator, lobbying of; see Legislative Affairs: Lobbying Lobbying, executive branch; expenditure disclosure; registration, fee ...... ACT 116 Mayor; transaction; jurisdiction, pop'n ...... ACT 292 Nepotism, see Nepotism Philanthropic foundation; compensation/benefits; NOCCA, faculty/staff/admin . . ACT 722 Physician; hospital service district, board member; lease agreements...... ACT 784 Public records, see Communications & Information Technology Financial Disclosure Retirement system, state/statewide; expenditure report...... ACT 868 Firefighters, see Civil Service, Fire & Police; Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Fire Protection & Officers; Retirement Group Benefits Office, see Insurance Leave Intermediate care facility, mentally retarded; holidays, annual/therapeutic days . . . HCR 277 School employees, see Education, specific employee Liability, public, see Civil Law & Procedure Lobbying, see Ethics & Ethics Code (non-legislative); Legislative Affairs: Lobbying (legislative) Local Employees (Usually see specific employee) Civil service, see Civil Service, Municipal & Parochial; Civil Service, Fire & Police Louis Armstrong Internat'l Airport; domicile...... HCR 99 Nepotism Guidance counselor; school board/superintendent family member ...... ACT 914 Notaries public, see Occupations & Professions Policemen, see Civil Service, Fire & Police; Law Enforcement & Officers; Retirement Public meetings, see Communications & Information Technology Sheriffs, see Law Enforcement & Officers State Employees College; see Colleges & Universities: Faculty & Personnel Early Retirement & Payroll Reduction Act...... ACT 194 Holidays, see State Government Insurance, usually see Insurance: Group Benefits Office Leave, see Leave Payroll deduction; domestic companies ...... ACT 284 Payroll deduction; insurance product ...... ACT 589 Payroll; electronic transfer ...... ACT 23 Payroll; electronic transfer; study ...... HCR 15 School; see Education: specific employee Unclassified; see Unclassified Employees State group insurance, see Insurance: Group Benefits Office Statewide Elected Officials (See also specific official) Campaign contributions/fundraising, see Elections: Campaign Finance & Disclosure Environmental hearing, testimony ...... ACT 72 Teach to Serve Program ...... HCR 17 Tax assessors, see Revenue & Taxation; Retirement Term limits, see specific official Unclassified Employees (See also State Employees) Leave, see Leave Moss Bluff/Westwego; assistant chief ...... ACT 273 Unions, see Labor & Employment: Organizations

Public records, see Communications & Information Technology; Health & Social Services: Hospitals; Medical Treatment; Vital Statistics; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Arrest Records; Courts; Clerks of Court; Recorder of Mortgages

* Denotes veto PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS (See also Crimes & Criminal Procedure; Fire Protection & Officers; Law Enforcement & Officers; Motor Vehicles; Water & Waterways) Bicycles, see Motor Vehicles Boats & boating, see Water & Waterways: Boats/Ships/Vessels; Wildlife & Fisheries: Fishing Vessels Contraband, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Convicts, see Prisoners Correctional Facilities Aging pop'n/sexually violent predators; plan/study ...... SCR 110 End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); license, exemption...... ACT 190 Federal/state concurrent jurisdiction; sunset...... ACT 180 Forensic; see Forensic Facilities Inmate; medical special diet, monitoring; study...... HR 137 HR 136 Juvenile detention; see also Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles/Detention facilities Parish; incarceration expense...... ACT 123 Post-release/non-residential facility; pilot program ...... ACT 673 Criminal Justice System, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Department of Public Safety & Corrections (See also specific office/official) Investigations, serial/unsolved murders; info sharing, procedure...... HCR 86 Office of Motor Vehicles, see Motor Vehicles Released inmate program; character/faith-based; life/job skills, support services . . HCR 157 State police office, see Law Enforcement & Officers Youth services unit; function/duty/personnel; transfer youth development ...... ACT 7 Disasters, see Emergencies Emergencies Communication facilities; see Special Districts & Authorities: Communications Districts Emergency Response Network (LERN); trauma patient care ...... ACT 248 Evacuation route, hurricane/flood; DOTD construction program, hwy. priority . . . ACT 171 Evacuation route, hurricane; N.O. area to Miss.; federal funding ...... SCR 20 Floods & flood control, see Water & Waterways Homeland security, see Terrorism Medical services; see Health & Social Services: Emergency/Nonemergency Medical Services Vehicles; see Motor Vehicles: Emergency Vehicles Emergency medical technicians, see Occupations & Professions Emergency/nonemergency medical services, see Health & Social Services Firearms (See also Wildlife & Fisheries: Hunting) Concealed permit; reciprocity, other states ...... ACT 470 Education program; all-terrain vehicle; safe riding...... ACT 172 Industry; tort law abuse ...... HCR 304 SR 36 Parade, carrying/crime commission ...... ACT 661 Possession; election commissioner; polling place ...... ACT 626 Suits against industry ...... SR 36 Supplying felon; crime ...... ACT 385 Weapons, see Weapons Floods & flood control, see Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities Forensic Facilities Adult pop'n/sexually violent predators; plan/study ...... SCR 110 Good time, see Prisoners Jails, see Correctional Facilities Juvenile detention facilities, see Children, Juveniles & Minors: Juveniles/Detention facilities Occupational safety & health, see Labor & Employment Pardon, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Parole, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Pedestrian right-of-way, see Motor Vehicles: Traffic

* Denotes veto PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS (continued) Prisoners Contraband, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Diet, special medical; monitoring; study...... HR 136 HR 137 Educational/skills training; study ...... HCR 347 Forensic pop'n/sexually violent predators; plan/study ...... SCR 110 Good time; work release, escape; forfeiture ...... ACT 43 Incarceration; home; electronic monitoring; pilot program...... SCR 106 Labor; tax-exempt org ...... ACT 38 Non-violent offender; mental health care...... HR 143 Pardon, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Parish; incarceration expense...... ACT 123 Parole, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Post-release/non-residential facility; pilot program ...... ACT 673 Release; character/faith-based DPS&C program; life/job skills, support services . . HCR 157 Service of process...... ACT 744 Telephone service, DPS&C; public contract/bid; study ...... SCR 160 Safety belts/equipment, see Motor Vehicles: Bicycles Speed limits, see Motor Vehicles State Fire Marshal, see Fire Protection & Officers: Fire Marshal State police, see Law Enforcement & Officers Terrorism (See also International Affairs) Domestic Terrorism Advisory Committee; membership...... SR 123 Emergency Response Network (LERN); trauma patient care ...... ACT 248 Homeland Security Dept.; New Orleans, regional headquarters ...... HCR 358 Homeland security, first responder; pay/benefits ...... ACT 316 Unauthorized entry; critical industrial infrastructure; crime ...... ACT 157 Traffic, see Motor Vehicles Weapons (See also Wildlife & Fisheries: Hunting) Concealed permit; reciprocity, other states ...... ACT 470 Firearms, see Firearms

Public trusts, see Governmental Finance

PUBLIC UTILITIES (See also Communications & Information Technology) Facilities Electric power; unauthorized entry; crime ...... ACT 157 Gas utility districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Laws Public service property; ad valorem tax; assessment, appeal ...... ACT 591 Pipelines, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Public service property assessment, see Revenue & Taxation: Ad Valorem Tax/Assessment Telecommunications, see Communications & Information Technology Telephones, see Communications & Information Technology Underground Facilities Regional damage prevention program; compliance; study ...... HCR 211 Water/utility service, Poland; railroad line ...... HR 101 Utility Services Poland; drilling, railroad line ...... HR 101 Weatherization/Energy Efficiency Fund...... ACT 692 Weatherization/home energy assistance programs; federal funding ...... HCR 207 Waterworks District; see Special Districts & Authorities Engineer employment; threshold ...... ACT 895 Operators; see Occupations & Professions: Water Supply & Sewerage System Operators Service shut off; sewer/water account, delinquent ...... ACT 411 * Denotes veto Public welfare, see Health & Social Services: Welfare; Medicaid; Aged & Aging; TANF/FITAP Public works, see Contracts: Public Contracts; Public Works; Special Districts & Authorities; Transportation; Water & Waterways Purchasing, see Contracts

RACING Commission Member; horse owner; racing...... ACT 328 Membership...... ACT 688 Horse Racing Paint horse; license/definition ...... HCR 10 Races Paint horse; license/definition ...... HCR 10 Racing Commission, see Commission Tracks Slot machines; central computer monitor system...... ACT 336 Slot machines; minor player; crime ...... ACT 828

Railroads, see Transportation Real estate, see Commerce & Economic Development Records, see Communications & Information Technology: Public Records; Crimes & Criminal Procedure: Arrest Records; Health & Social Services: Vital Statistics; Medical Treatment; Hospitals; Courts: Clerks of Court Recreation, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Parks & Recreation; Sports; Gambling; Public Safety & Corrections; Racing; Water & Waterways; Wildlife & Fisheries Recycling, see Environment Regional planning, see State Government: Planning; Planning Commissions under Parishes; Municipalities Register, La., see Communications & Information Technology Registrars of voters, see Elections: Registration of Voters

REORGANIZATION, GOVERNMENTAL Boards & Commissions Pilots, river/bar/steamship ...... ACT 902 Public Safety & Corrections Department Youth services unit; function/duty/personnel; transfer youth development ...... ACT 7 Retirement Systems, see Retirement: specific system Special Districts & Authorities Health Plan; Safety Net Health Insurance Program, transfer to Insurance Dept . . . ACT 493

RETIREMENT Assessors Retirement Fund (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Benefits; IRS compliance...... ACT 794 Contribution, employee; withdrawn, repayment...... ACT 268 Contribution, employer; rate; excess funds, use ...... ACT 263 Investment; equity security, indexed fund ...... ACT 850 Survivor benefit; actuarial equivalence/option reduction ...... ACT 774 Tax; collection/remittance, receipt/shortfall; legislative auditor certification ..... ACT 860 Boards & Commissions Public retirement system; investment advisor/consultant/mgr., relationship; audit . SCR 14 Travel/contract/procurement; policy/procedure/regs compliance ...... SCR 12 Clerks of Court Retirement & Relief Fund (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Tax revenue; delinquent parish, revenue sharing funds ...... ACT 856 Communities (See also Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging) Assisted living communities; study ...... SCR 151 * Denotes veto RETIREMENT (continued) Federal Retirement Systems National Finance Center, N.O.; facility support/expansion ...... SCR 47 Finance & Funding Budget; state & statewide retirement systems; approval/review...... ACT 275 Budget; submission/approval; LASERS/TRSL/LSPPRS/LSLERS ...... ACT 802 Disclosure; state & statewide systems; consultant/money mgr...... ACT 686 Disclosure; state & statewide systems; contractual relationship, expenditure report ACT 868 Investment; 3rd party mgr.; SPRF, DROP/Back-DROP...... ACT 807 Investment; advisor/consultant/mgr., board relationship; audit...... SCR 14 Investment; equity security; indexed fund; Assessors' Retirement Fund ...... ACT 850 Investment; La. broker-dealer, report; state & statewide systems...... ACT 851 Unfunded accrued liability, amortization; employee experience account ...... ACT 588 Firefighters Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) DROP; reemployment ...... ACT 532 Firemen's Pension & Relief Funds N.O.; benefits; accrual rate; judgment, Firefighters Assn. Local 623 v. N.O. city . ACT 610 N.O.; DROP; interest...... ACT 609 Harbor Police Employees Retirement System Definition; technical change...... ACT 621 IRA (Individual Retirement Account) Exempt; creditor seizure...... ACT 60 Municipal Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Membership; opt out; mayor, age 60 yrs...... ACT 264 Municipal Police Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Driver's license fee, N.O.; employer contribution payment...... ACT 793 Parochial Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) DROP; employer contribution; service credit; TRSL membership ...... ACT 631 Police retirement systems, see Harbor Police Employees Retirement System, Municipal Police Employees Retirement System, State Police Pension & Retirement System Policemen's Pension & Relief Funds N.O.; driver's license fee, proceeds dedication ...... ACT 793 Shreveport; survivor benefit; spouse, remarriage ...... ACT 529 Public Officials Membership; opt-out; mayor, Municipal Employees Retirement System...... ACT 264 Public Retirement Systems Board; investment advisor/consultant/manager, relationship; audit ...... SCR 14 Registrars of Voters Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Benefits; IRS qualification; excess benefit plan...... ACT 259 Retirement communities, see Communities School Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Board; travel/contract/procurement; policy/procedure/regs compliance...... SCR 12 New hire; defined contribution plan; study...... HR 114 New hire; defined contribution/modified benefit plan; study...... SCR 15 Unfunded accrued liability, amortization; employer contribution rate ...... ACT 588 School Lunch Employees Retirement System Budget; submission/approval...... ACT 802 Sheriffs' Pension & Relief Fund (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Back-DROP; employee contribution, transfer ...... ACT 854 Benefits; non-recurring supplement, no COLA yr ...... ACT 855 Contribution, employee; rate ...... ACT 782 DROP/Back-DROP; interest, 3rd party investment mgr.; opt-out...... ACT 807 DROP; participation, rescindment ...... ACT 866 New hire; defined contribution plan; study...... HR 114 Reemployment; part-time; compensation...... ACT 781 State & Statewide Retirement Systems (See also Public Retirement Systems; specific system) Benefits; seizure, child support arrearage ...... ACT 706 Board; membership; educational training, actuarial science...... ACT 207 * Denotes veto RETIREMENT (continued) State & Statewide Retirement Systems (continued) Budget; review...... ACT 275 Contribution, employee; seizure, child support arrearage ...... ACT 706 Contribution, employer; determination; state systems ...... ACT 588 Financial disclosure; consultant/money manager ...... ACT 686 Financial disclosure; contractual relationship; expenditure report ...... ACT 868 Investment; La. broker-dealer; report...... ACT 851 State Employees Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Benefits; A.G./Sec'y of State ...... SB 243* Benefits; employee contribution/accrual rate; leave conversion; legis. employee . . HB 1271* SB 243* Board; travel/contract/procurement; policy/procedure/regs compliance...... SCR 12 Budget; submission/approval...... ACT 802 COLA; approval...... ACT 588 Disability benefit; active service return, trial period ...... ACT 267 DROP; participation period, judge/court officer...... ACT 727 Early Retirement & Payroll Reduction Act...... ACT 194 Leave; payment, severance; unclassified postsecondary education employee ..... ACT 690 Membership; eligibility; Calcasieu Parish ...... ACT 727 New hire; defined contribution plan; study...... HR 114 New hire; defined contribution/modified benefit plan; study...... SCR 15 New hire; study ...... HR 142 Optional Retirement Plan; eligibility; unclassified appointed employee ...... ACT 923 Reemployment; Elections Commissioner...... ACT 690 Service credit; purchase ...... ACT 340 Survivor benefit; spouse, default beneficiary ...... ACT 266 Unfunded accrued liability, amortization; employee experience account ...... ACT 588 State Police Pension & Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Board; travel/contract/procurement; policy/procedure/regs compliance...... SCR 12 Budget; submission/approval...... ACT 802 Fund; driver's license fee ...... ACT 363 New hire; defined contribution/modified benefit plan; study...... SCR 15 State retirement systems, see State & Statewide Retirement Systems Teachers Retirement System (See also State & Statewide Retirement Systems) Benefits; contribution, full amount ...... ACT 747 Board; travel/contract/procurement; policy/procedure/regs compliance...... SCR 12 Budget; submission/approval...... ACT 802 Membership; eligibility; Parochial Employees' Retirement System coverage ..... ACT 631 New hire; defined contribution plan; study...... HR 114 New hire; defined contribution/modified benefit plan; study...... SCR 15 Unfunded accrued liability, amortization; employer contribution rate ...... ACT 588

REVENUE & TAXATION (See also Bonds; Governmental Finance; Special Districts & Authorities) Ad Valorem Tax Address change, notice; Orleans Parish ...... ACT 141 Assessment; bank, out-of-state/other country charter; stock ...... ACT 396 Assessment; database, statewide...... ACT 448 Assessment; public service property; appeal...... ACT 591 Assessment; Tax Commission member/family interest; report...... ACT 71 Collection/remittance; Assessors Retirement Fund; receipt/shortfall certification . ACT 860 Delinquent; interest; payment, postmark date ...... ACT 113 Delinquent; property seizure/disposal, see Property: Seizure & Sale Exemption; see Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption Payment under protest; procedure; fund use, nonrecurring expense ...... ACT 461 Payment under protest; timely ...... ACT 154

* Denotes veto REVENUE & TAXATION (continued) Special districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Tax increment financing, see Bonds: Revenue Bonds; Special Districts & Authorities Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption Motor vehicle; municipal tax; owner age 65 yrs./older...... ACT 212 Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption - Homestead Eligibility; determination date ...... ACT 313 Ownership held in indivision...... ACT 929 Revocation, A.G. opinion; moratorium extension; Advisory Committee/report . . . SCR 162 Survivor; trust; lifetime usufruct; timber; use value; bond for deed contract ..... ACT 929 Alcoholic Beverage Tax Study ...... HR 144 Assessors, see Tax Assessors Corporate Income Tax Commercial domicile; nonbusiness income ...... HCR 333 Delinquent Taxes (See also specific taxes) Collection; distraint proceedings; fee ...... ACT 166 Collection; DOR contract; alternative dispute resolution, cap ...... ACT 134 Collection; liens, release...... ACT 56 Electronic debit; account NSF, penalty ...... ACT 65 Department of Revenue Liens; release...... ACT 56 Rules, see Administration: Procedure Federal funds, see Governmental Finance Federal Taxes Estate/income; decrease, permanent...... SR 25 Estate; repeal ...... SR 24 IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service Program; DOR study...... HR 5 SR 6 Fees Convenience; credit/debit card payment; 3rd party processor ...... ACT 330 Homestead exemption, see Ad Valorem Tax - Exemption - Homestead Hotel Occupancy Tax (See also Sales & Use Tax, State) Jefferson Davis Parish; jurisdiction ...... ACT 657 Jefferson Parish; levy; proceeds, dedication ...... ACT 790 Lafourche Parish; Tourist Commission; hotel, definition ...... ACT 247 Madison Parish; levy ...... ACT 246 Tangipahoa Parish; Tourist & Film Commission; rate...... ACT 202 Tax increment financing, see Bonds: Revenue Bonds; Special Districts & Authorities Individual Income Tax Checkoff; Animal Welfare Commission/Fund...... ACT 74 Deduction; dependent child, non-domiciliary parent ...... ACT 668 Delinquent; payment, time period ...... ACT 197 Refund; interest; credit, recovery; estimated tax declaration; payment date ...... ACT 900 Underpayment; penalty; waiver ...... ACT 53 Inheritance Tax Financial institution; alternative deposit; survivorship ...... ACT 42 Succession proceeding; judgment of possession; revocable inter vivos trust ..... ACT 884 Local sales & use tax, see Sales & Use Tax, Local Motor Vehicle License Tax Pickup truck/sport utility vehicle; study ...... HCR 278 Occupational License Tax Bank service corporation ...... ACT 703 Terrebonne Parish; proceeds, economic development ...... ACT 622 Property assessment, see Ad Valorem Tax; Tax Assessors; Special Districts & Authorities Property tax, see Ad Valorem Tax Revenue bonds, see Bonds

* Denotes veto REVENUE & TAXATION (continued) Revenue Sharing 2003-2004 FY; EBR Parish ...... ACT 30 2004-2005 FY ...... ACT 590 Clerks' of Court Retirement & Relief Fund; tax revenue, delinquent parish ...... ACT 856 Sales & Use Tax - Tourism Promotion District Proceeds; dedication; board, membership ...... HB 1167* Sales & Use Tax, Local Additional; Baskin...... ACT 323 Additional; Lake Providence ...... ACT 244 Additional; Livingston Parish...... ACT 192 Additional; Monroe ...... ACT 681 Additional; Shreveport...... ACT 362 Additional; Springfield...... ACT 235 Cigarette paper...... ACT 853 Exemption/exclusion; diesel fuel ...... ACT 691 Renewal/continuation; voter approval ...... ACT 683 Special districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Tax increment financing, see Bonds: Revenue Bonds; Special Districts & Authorities Uniform Local Sales Tax Administrative Procedure Act ...... ACT 469 Sales & Use Tax, State Exemption; see Sales & Use Tax, State - Exemption Hotel occupancy; Vernon Parish; proceeds, dedication ...... ACT 715 Refinery gas/byproduct; sales price ...... ACT 49 Sales & Use Tax, State - Exemption Tax Free Shopping Program; purchaser ID ...... ACT 48 State Tax Commission, see Tax Commission, State State Taxes (Usually see specific tax) Payment; credit/debit card; 3rd party processor, fee ...... ACT 330 Tax Assessors Assessed property, Tax Commission member/family interest; report...... ACT 71 Compensation; maximum; alternative pop'n data; EBR/Jefferson/Orleans Parish . ACT 861 Deferred compensation plan; participation...... ACT 850 Expense allowance; Jefferson Parish ...... ACT 265 Tax collection, see Delinquent Taxes Tax Commission, State Membership; # appointed ...... ACT 112 Membership; assessed property, member/family interest; report ...... ACT 71 Service; fee assessment/collection ...... ACT 285 Tax increment financing, see Bonds: Revenue Bonds; Special Districts & Authorities Tax Rebates Quality Jobs Program; filing/payment default; void ...... ACT 699 ACT 899 HB 1478* Tax sales, see Property: Seizure & Sale Taxes (Usually see specific tax) Taxpayer advocacy programs, IRS/other state; DOR study ...... SR 6 HR 5 Taxing districts, see Special Districts & Authorities

Revenue sharing, see Revenue & Taxation Rights, see Civil Rights; Exceptional Persons; Children, Juveniles & Minors; Family Law Rivers, see Water & Waterways Roads, see Transportation: Highways Rules & regulations, see Administration: Procedure; Legislative Affairs: Oversight & Sunset Review Rules, see Legislative Affairs: House Rules; Senate Rules Salaries, see specific official/employee under headings

* Denotes veto Sales, see Commerce & Economic Development; Finance & Financial Institutions: Credit Sales; Motor Vehicles: Sales Finance Salt domes, see Natural Resources Savings & loan associations, see Finance & Financial Institutions Scholarships, see Colleges & Universities: Student Loans & Scholarships; Tuition Opportunity Program School administration, see Education: School Boards & Districts; Superintendents School boards, see Education School bus drivers, see Education School buses, see Motor Vehicles School finance, see Education School personnel (non-administrative), see Education: School Employees; School Bus Drivers; Teachers Schools, see Education Seafood, see Commerce & Economic Development; Wildlife & Fisheries: Aquaculture; specific seafood Secretary of State, see State Government Securities & stocks, see Finance & Financial Institutions Seines & nets, see Wildlife & Fisheries Senate, see Legislative Affairs Senior citizens, see Health & Social Services: Aged & Aging; Retirement Servitudes, see Property Sewerage & sewerage districts, see Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions; Water & Waterways: Sewerage Sheriffs, see Law Enforcement & Officers Shrimp, see Wildlife & Fisheries Sixteenth section school lands, see Property: Leases Smoking, see Health & Social Services Social Security, see Health & Social Services Social services, see Health & Social Services Software, see Communications & Information Technology: Computers Solid waste, see Environment

SPECIAL DISTRICTS & AUTHORITIES Ambulance Service Districts Cameron Parish #2; board, membership...... ACT 616 Audits, see Legislative Affairs: Legislative Auditor Business & Industrial Districts New Orleans; name; board, membership ...... ACT 917 Communications Districts 911 emergency service; enhanced universal; study ...... SR 178 911 emergency service; multi-line phone system; automatic location info ...... ACT 737 Jefferson Parish; board, membership; indemnification...... ACT 226 Creation of New Special Districts & Authorities (See also specific district/authority) Railroad development district, parish...... ACT 435 Union Parish Railroad District...... ACT 434 Crescent City Connection Oversight Authority, see Transportation: Bridges Crime Prevention Districts Concord Estates Crime Prevention & Improvement District; EBR Parish ...... ACT 617 Lakewood Crime Prevention & Improvement District; Orleans Parish ...... ACT 230 Orleans Parish; Lakeshore ...... ACT 200 Orleans Parish; Lakewood ...... ACT 230 South Burbank Crime Prevention & Development District; EBR Parish ...... ACT 623 Downtown Development Districts & Authorities New Orleans Redevelopment Authority; Community Improvement Act ...... ACT 349 Shreveport; existing law codification; board, membership/powers; tax levy/bond . ACT 362 Drainage Districts Board, per diem ...... ACT 863 Capital improvement; contract w/ private co ...... HB 885* St. Tammany Parish #4; maintenance/operation tax...... ACT 559 * Denotes veto SPECIAL DISTRICTS & AUTHORITIES (continued) Economic Development Districts & Authorities North Lake Charles; name; board, membership ...... ACT 391 Terrebonne; name; board, membership; funding ...... ACT 622 Fire Protection Districts Firefighters, see Fire Protection & Officers Vermilion Parish #7; board, compensation...... ACT 615 Gas Utility Districts West Feliciana Parish #1; board, membership ...... ACT 537 Hospital Service Districts & Authorities Board member; physician; lease agreements w/ hospital ...... ACT 784 St. Tammany Parish #2; board, appointment ...... ACT 682 Vermilion Parish #1; board, per diem...... ACT 592 Human Services Districts & Authorities Framework, service delivery; rule suspension...... HCR 300 Levee & Conservation Districts Bicycle path/walkway; St. Bernard/Plaquemines Parish...... ACT 82 Levee & Drainage Districts Vermilion Parish; hurricane protection...... ACT 728 Levee Districts Lafourche Basin; jurisdiction; commission, membership...... ACT 310 Neighborhood Improvement Districts Orleans Parish; Kenilworth; board, membership; fee...... ACT 501 Orleans Parish; Lake Oaks Subdivision; board, membership/fee levy ...... ACT 199 Orleans Parish; Lakewood ...... ACT 230 New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, see Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions Parks & Recreation Districts Iberville; ad valorem tax, rate; P.W. Holiday Park ...... ACT 369 Port, Harbor, & Terminal Districts Greater Krotz Springs; board, membership...... ACT 397 Iberia; Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) Deepening Project . ACT 728 Millennium; board, designee ...... ACT 137 New Orleans; board, membership...... ACT 83 ACT 91 New Orleans; bond/obligation issuance; bonded indebtedness ...... ACT 719 New Orleans; temporary cruiseship terminal ...... SR 50 Sea Point container transfer facility project ...... HCR 186 SCR 111 South La.; Commission, membership/per diem/contracts/powers...... ACT 307 St. Martin Parish; water transportation development/expansion, committee/study . HCR 351 West Calcasieu; name...... ACT 119 Property, see Property: Public Property; Public Property - State Purchasing, see Contracts School boards & districts, see Education Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions New Orleans; ad valorem tax...... ACT 618 New Orleans; revenue bond issuance ...... ACT 210 Sewerage Districts Capital improvement; contract w/ private co ...... HB 885* Tangipahoa; powers...... ACT 344 Stadium & Exposition District, Louisiana Pro sports franchise (Saints) contract; loan...... ACT 585 Tax Increment Financing Districts (See also specific Special District/Authority) EBR Parish; zoo, current/future location ...... ACT 897 Lafayette/St. Tammany/Rapides Parish; convention ctr./hotel/ancillary facility . . . ACT 897 Lake Charles; Civic Center hotel; occupancy tax...... ACT 423 Local gov't subdivision; definiton ...... ACT 897 Opelousas...... ACT 897 * Denotes veto SPECIAL DISTRICTS & AUTHORITIES (continued) Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation Taxing Districts Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory; creation...... ACT 422 Tourism Commissions Development Commission; Matching Funds Program; report/plan ...... ACT 114 Development Commission; membership ...... HB 1167* Jefferson Davis Parish; hotel occupancy tax; jurisdiction...... ACT 657 Lafourche Parish; hotel occupancy tax; hotel, definition ...... ACT 247 Madison Parish; hotel occupancy tax; levy...... ACT 246 Miss. R. Road Commission; membership; boundary ...... ACT 864 Tourism promotion district, see Revenue & Taxation: Sales & Use Tax - Tourism Promotion District Tourist & Film Commissions Tangipahoa Parish; hotel occupancy tax, rate...... ACT 202 Transit Authorities B.R./EBR Parish; political subdivision, assets ...... ACT 581 Regional; New Orleans streetcar, Canal St.; name...... HCR 169 Regional; New Orleans streetcar, railroad crossing...... SCR 165 Tuition Trust Authority, see Governmental Finance: Public Trusts Water Districts Capital improvement; contract w/ private co ...... HB 885* Sewerage & Water Board, New Orleans; see Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions Watershed Districts Claiborne Parish; purpose; board, membership/powers; employees, civil service . . ACT 390 Waterworks Districts Supply to/take from other parish ...... ACT 732

Speed limits, see Motor Vehicles Sports, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism; Education: Athletics; Gambling; Racing; Wildlife & Fisheries; Water & Waterways Spouse abuse, see Family Law: Family Violence Stadiums & arenas, see Special Districts & Authorities: Stadium & Exposition District, La. State agencies, see State Government: Agencies; Administration; Contracts; Public Officials & Employees: specific subject State Capitol Complex, see Buildings & Grounds, Public State Capitol, see Buildings & Grounds, Public State department, see State Government: Secretary of State State employees, see Public Officials & Employees

STATE GOVERNMENT (See also Intergovernmental Relations) Administration, see Administration Agencies Audit; see Legislative Affairs: Legislative Auditor Boards & commissions, see Boards & Commissions Objective/performance indicator, efficiency based; appropriation/budget ...... SR 138 Procurement, see Contracts: Purchasing - State Procurement Property, see Administration: Property Control; Property: Public Property - State Rules; see Administration: Procedure Rural Affairs Office; study...... SCR 155 Sunset; termination date...... ACT 477 Archives, see Communications & Information Technology Attorney General Department of Justice Legal Support Fund ...... ACT 586 LASERS; additional benefit...... SB 243* Opinion, distribution; cellular telephone; unauthorized use; school ...... HCR 172 Protective Order Registry; info availability ...... ACT 674 Audits, see Legislative Affairs: Legislative Auditor * Denotes veto STATE GOVERNMENT (continued) Boundaries Border state; oil/gas activity, notice ...... SCR 22 Claims belonging to state, see Governmental Finance Constitution Amendment; proposals, see Constitutional Amendments (La.) Amendments; ballot language, explanation; Internet/polling place ...... ACT 627 Economic development, see Commerce & Economic Development; Special Districts & Authorities Employees, see Public Officials & Employees Executive Departments (Usually see specific department) Injunction; expenditure; suits against the state...... SB 94* Nonprofit org.; contract; uniform standards; task force ...... SCR 139 Foreign relations, see International Affairs Group Benefits Office, see Insurance Holidays & Special Days Court; see Courts: Holidays - Clerks of Court Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, state holiday...... ACT 740 Honorary Designations & Titles St. Mary Parish; Gateway to the Atchafalaya Basin...... ACT 594 Housing Finance Agency, see Commerce & Economic Development Liability, public; see Civil Law & Procedure National Guard, see Military & Veterans Affairs Official journal, see Communications & Information Technology Planning Office; technical correction ...... ACT 33 Property, see Administration: Property Control; Property: Public Property - State Public records, see Communications & Information Technology Register, La., see Communications & Information Technology Secretary of State Archives, see Communications & Information Technology Elections Commissioner; reemployment; LASERS ...... ACT 690 Elections compliance unit...... ACT 517 LASERS; additional benefit...... SB 243* Website; constitutional amendment; ballot language, explanation ...... ACT 627 Sovereignty Religious faith, public expression; US motto/pledge/10 Commandments...... SCR 29 Special Days, Weeks & Months "Sex has Consequences" Nat'l Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day...... SCR 71 Acadian Heritage Week ...... HCR 111 Adrenoleukodystrophy Awareness Month ...... SCR 83 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day...... HCR 178 American Cancer Society Day...... HR 11 SR 13 American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Month ...... HR 43 SR 35 America's Legislators Back to School Week; NCSL ...... SR 4 HR 73 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month ...... SR 57 Boys & Girls Club Day ...... HCR 242 Brown v. Board of Education; 50th anniversary...... SCR 109 Chemical Industry Good Neighbor Day ...... SR 97 HR 71 Community & Technical College Month...... SCR 17 Community Assn. for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC) Day ...... SR 131 Cover the Uninsured Week...... SR 73 HCR 118 Crime Victims Awareness & Memorial Month ...... HCR 54 Delgado Day...... HR 68 * Denotes veto STATE GOVERNMENT (continued) Special Days, Weeks & Months (continued) Dental Hygiene Day...... SR 88 HR 26 Electric Cooperative Day ...... HR 36 SCR 80 Emergency Medical Services Week...... SCR 108 Everyday Choices for a Healthier Life Day ...... HR 119 SR 168 Food Allergy Awareness Week ...... HR 7 Fortier Manufacturing Complex Day...... SR 166 Foster Care Month...... SCR 87 Future Farmers of America Day...... HR 2 SR 3 Go Red for Mothers & Women Day...... HR 49 SR 51 Health Choices Month ...... SR 52 Hibernia People for Good Gov't Day ...... SR 142 HR 113 Honor the Elderly Day ...... HR 17 Housing Council Day ...... HR 66 SR 85 Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Day...... SR 72 HR 53 Hunger Awareness Day ...... HCR 217 J. B. Garner/J. W. Johnson/Judge K. L. Johnson/D. T. Moss Day ...... SR 84 Junior Achievement Day ...... SR 79 SCR 103 Junior Auxiliary Week ...... HR 4 Junior League Day...... HCR 135 Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary Day ...... HR 94 LSU Lady Tigers Day...... HCR 192 Minority Bank Year...... HCR 288 Nat'l Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month ...... HCR 284 Nat'l Chain Drug Stores Day ...... SR 39 HR 33 Nat'l Day of Prayer...... HR 56 Nat'l Sanitarian & Environmental Health Specialist Day ...... SR 38 HR 42 Nat'l Student/Parent Mock Election Day ...... HCR 264 Nat'l Work Zone Awareness Week...... HR 15 Occupational Therapy Assn. Day...... HR 91 Parent EXPO Day...... HCR 95 Parent Teacher Assn. Membership Month ...... HCR 26 Peace Officers Memorial Day ...... HCR 124 Peers Against Tobacco Day ...... HCR 69 Police Week...... HCR 124 Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month...... SCR 4 Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day...... HR 83 SR 93 Prevent Teen Pregnancy Month ...... SCR 89 Red & White Day...... SR 30 Rev. Monsignor Ignatius M. Roppolo Day ...... HR 86 Ronald Reagan Day ...... ACT 680 SCR 10 Rural Hospital Day...... SCR 97 HR 59 SenioRx Day ...... SCR 133 * Denotes veto STATE GOVERNMENT (continued) Special Days, Weeks & Months (continued) Slidell Day...... HR 61 Southern University Day ...... HR 46 SR 55 State Employee Recognition Day...... HCR 19 Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day...... HCR 47 Tourism Awareness Day...... HCR 200 Tunica-Biloxi Day ...... HCR 216 SCR 128 Voices of Innocent Citizens Empowered (VOICE) Day...... HR 34 Walk-A-Thon; Parkinson's Disease Day, awareness/support/research ...... HR 24 World Peace Day ...... SCR 55 State capitol, see Buildings & Grounds, Public State group insurance, see Insurance: Group Benefits Office State Planning Office, see Planning/Office Symbols, State Gumbo...... ACT 406 Treasurer Bond; principal/interest payment, La. trust co ...... ACT 93 Investment of state funds, see Governmental Finance: State Funds Investment Public trusts, see Governmental Finance Special treasury funds, see Governmental Finance State group insurance, see Insurance: Group Benefits Office

State lands, see Property: Public Property - State State police, see Law Enforcement & Officers State treasurer, see State Government: Treasurer State treasury, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds; State Funds; State Funds Investment Statewide elected officials, see Public Officials & Employees Stocks, see Finance & Financial Institutions: Securities & Stocks Streams, see Water & Waterways: Natural & Scenic Rivers System; specific river Students, see Colleges & Universities; Education Studies, see Legislative Affairs: Committee Studies; non-legislative study, see specific subject Successions, see Civil Law & Procedure

SUITS AGAINST THE STATE & POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS Claims belonging to state, see Governmental Finance Claims Procedure (See also Civil Law & Procedure: Liability, Public) Coastal restoration; oyster leases, venue...... ACT 217 Contested ad valorem tax; procedure; fund use, nonrecurring expense ...... ACT 461 Injunction, expenditure; deficit/affidavit ...... SB 94* Jefferson Parish Court, 1st/2nd; jurisdiction ...... ACT 121 Malpractice; see Civil Law & Procedure Parish courts; civil jurisdiction...... ACT 823 Private corp./contractor; public transit authority/agency; liability limit ...... ACT 704 Settlement; pending; committee notice ...... SB 72* Subpoenaed documents; government entity, reimbursement ...... ACT 500 Vehicle operator; .08 blood alcohol level; state liability limit ...... ACT 394 Individual Suits Henderson v. Stalder; federal court reconsideration...... HCR 307

Sunset Law, see Legislative Affairs: Oversight & Sunset Review Superdome, see Special Districts & Authorities: Stadium & Exposition District, La. Superintendents of education, see Education: Superintendents Supreme Court, see Courts Suspension of laws, see Legislative Affairs * Denotes veto Symbols, state; see State Government TANF, see Health & Social Services Tax assessors, see Revenue & Taxation; Retirement Tax Commission, see Revenue & Taxation Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation Teachers, see Education; Colleges & Universities: Faculty & Personnel; Retirement Teen pregnancy, see Health & Social Services: Pregnancy & Reproduction Telephones, see Communications & Information Technology Television, see Communications & Information Technology Term limits, see specific official Tobacco settlement proceeds, see Governmental Finance Tobacco, see Health & Social Services: Smoking Torts, see Civil Law & Procedure: Liability; Liability, Public; Damages; Product Liability Tourism, see Culture, Recreation & Tourism Towns, see Municipalities Toxic substances, see Environment; Health & Social Services: Public Health Trade, see Commerce & Economic Development: Retail Trade; Foreign Trade Traffic, see Motor Vehicles; Courts: Traffic Courts Trailers, see Motor Vehicles Transit authorities, see Special Districts & Authorities

TRANSPORTATION (See also Motor Vehicles; Special Districts & Authorities: Port, Harbor, & Terminal Districts; Water & Waterways) Aircraft & Aviation Communication facility; construction notice/marking ...... ACT 57 General Aviation & Reliever Airport Maintenance Grant Program; fund, cap .... ACT 312 Governor's Aviation Advisory Commission...... SCR 3 Airports General Aviation & Reliever Airport Maintenance Grant Program; fund, cap .... ACT 312 Louis Armstrong Internat'l Airport, employee; domicile ...... HCR 99 Bicycles, see Motor Vehicles Bridges Atchafalaya R.; US 90; signal...... HCR 71 Bayou Lafourche; Lafourche Parish; name...... ACT 356 Causeway Commission, see Greater N.O. Expressway Commission Crescent City Connection; Oversight Authority, membership ...... ACT 925 Greater N.O. Expressway Commission; toll; firefighter, free passage ...... HCR 174 Huey P. Long; widening...... SCR 34 Industrial Canal, Florida Ave.; DOTD timeline ...... HCR 145 Miss. R., St. Francisville; design-build contract ...... ACT 81 Ouachita R.; US 165, Caldwell Parish; name ...... ACT 356 Railroad; bridge opening curfew, Orleans Parish...... HCR 309 Spring Branch Creek; Tangipahoa Parish; name...... ACT 356 Tchefuncte R., St. Tammany Parish; La. 21; DOTD funding ...... HCR 154 Causeways, see Bridges Department of Transportation & Development Accident investigation, employee training ...... SCR 37 Public works & intermodal transportation office; Nat'l Flood Insurance Program . ACT 130 Re-creation; study...... HCR 110 Structure review; report ...... HCR 313 Transportation Authority; technical change ...... ACT 128 Expressways, see Highways; Bridges Ferries Monkey Island; Cameron Parish, name ...... ACT 13 Monkey Island; Cameron Parish; appropriation/name ...... ACT 597 Toll; firefighter, free passage; Greater N.O. Expressway Commission ...... HCR 174

* Denotes veto TRANSPORTATION (continued) Finance & Funding Construction program; priority; evacuation route...... ACT 171 Construction program; priority; growth parish...... HCR 334 Construction program; priority; joint highway committee ...... ACT 887 Convenience fee; credit/debit card payment; 3rd party processor ...... ACT 330 Federal; hurricane evacuation route, N.O. area to Miss ...... SCR 20 Hwy. maintenance/repair, federal funds ineligible; right-of-way timber sale ..... ACT 308 Tchefuncte R. bridge, St. Tammany Parish; La. 21; DOTD funding ...... HCR 154 Transportation Trust Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Hazardous materials transportation, see Environment Highways Advertising, see Communications & Information Technology: Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Construction contracts, see Contracts: Public Contracts Construction priority program, see Finance & Funding Design/bldg. material, new technology; overweight vehicle accommodation; study HCR 214 East Baton Rouge Parish; street; name, Durand "Rudy" Macklin...... SR 174 Greater N. O. Expressway Commission, see Bridges Hazardous materials transport, see Environment Interstate; I-10, Ascension Parish; La. 74 interchange, study...... HCR 46 Interstate; I-10, Miss. state line to I-10/I-12 junction; name...... ACT 315 Interstate; I-49, St. Landry Parish; name, Rep. Charles I. "Doc" Hudson...... HCR 228 Interstate; turnaround; traffic rerouting, accident ...... HCR 342 Lafitte Larose Blvd.; Jefferson Parish; name ...... ACT 304 Sign; billboard; see Communications & Information Technology: Outdoor Advertising - Billboards Sign; DCRT site...... HR 105 Sign; interstate; accredited degree-granting univ./Univ. of Phoenix ...... HCR 340 Sign; interstate; community college...... HCR 339 Sign; logo; 3rd party contract...... ACT 837 Sign; logo; business qualification...... HCR 243 Sign; logo; RV friendly ...... ACT 125 Sign; maintenance/construction; wood product use ...... SCR 42 Sign; slower traffic keep right...... HCR 190 Sign; slower traffic keep right; left lane, passing only ...... HCR 283 Speed limits, see Motor Vehicles State; La. 10; reroute, Clinton Community Market Saturdays...... HCR 267 State; La. 19 at Cunard Ave.; turning lane...... HCR 132 State; La. 28 East, Rapides to Catahoula Parish; name ...... ACT 170 State; La. 41 at Pine St., St. Tammany Parish; signal...... SR 15 State; La. 42 at La. 16, Port Vincent; signal...... HCR 196 State; La. 160 at La. 371, Cotton Valley; signal ...... SCR 143 State; La. 167, Evangeline Parish; Blue Star Memorial ...... HCR 143 State; La. 182, Pattie Dr./Berwick Jr. High, St. Mary Parish; signal/sign ...... HCR 71 State; La. 308 at La. 648, Lafourche Parish; signal ...... HCR 321 State; La. 311, Terrebonne Parish; 4-laning, study ...... HCR 184 State; La. 402 at La. 1/70 at Lee Dr., Assumption Parish; signal ...... HCR 198 State; La. 407 at Durham Dr., Orleans Parish; limit access, cooperative agreement ACT 880 State; La. 437 at La. 40, Covington; signal ...... HCR 229 State; La. 442 at La. 43, Livingston Parish; signal ...... SR 156 State; La. 442 at La. 443/40, Loranger; signal ...... HCR 193 State; La. 1013, Assumption Parish; name ...... ACT 169 State; La. 1077 at La. 1085, St. Tammany Parish; signal ...... HCR 183 State; La. 3046, Jefferson Parish; extension/overpass maintenance ...... HCR 82 State; right of way; timber sale proceeds ...... ACT 308 State; St. Martin/St. Landry Parish; Atchafalaya Parkway Commission...... HCR 350 TIMED Program, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds/Transportation Trust Fund Traffic roundabout; study ...... HCR 55 Traffic, see Motor Vehicles * Denotes veto TRANSPORTATION (continued) Highways (continued) US 61; St. Charles Parish; barrier technology ...... HCR 311 US 90; Calcasieu Parish; name...... ACT 305 US 190; EBR to St. Tammany Parish; name ...... ACT 117 West Judge Perez Dr., Arabi; sign, school exit ...... HCR 280 Work site-safety, reflective material; standards; DOTD rules/regs...... ACT 127 Intermodal Sea Point container transfer facility project ...... HCR 186 SCR 111 Vehicle; special permit/container; open-top/flat rack, international trade ...... ACT 527 Mass Transit Authorities; see Special Districts & Authorities: Transit Authorities B.R./EBR Parish; quasi-public nonprofit corp.; political subdivision, assets ..... ACT 581 Railroads Development district, parish...... ACT 435 District; Union Parish...... ACT 434 Kansas City Southern; drilling, water/utility service, Poland ...... HR 101 Locomotive, remote control; study...... SCR 148 Norfolk Southern; bridge opening curfew, Orleans Parish...... HCR 309 Norfolk Southern; bridge opening curfew, St. Bernard Parish ...... HCR 271 Norfolk Southern; N.O. streetcar crossing ...... SCR 165 Old Metairie Corridor, Jefferson Parish; FRA info, DOTD ...... HCR 189 Transportation Trust Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Weights & standards police, see Law Enforcement & Officers

Trapping, see Wildlife & Fisheries: Traps & Trapping Treasurer, see State Government Treasury, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds; State Funds Investment; State Funds Trespass, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Trucks, see Motor Vehicles Trusts, see Property; Governmental Finance: Public Trusts Tuition Trust Authority, see Governmental Finance: Public Trusts Tuition, see Colleges & Universities: Tuition & Fees; Tuition Opportunity Program Tutorship, see Children, Juveniles & Minors

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Administration Employment Security Review Board; per diem ...... ACT 845 Benefits Dislocated worker; self-employment assistance program...... ACT 898

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (Usually see specific subject; also see Intergovernmental Relations; International Affairs; Retirement) Armed forces, see Military & Veterans Affairs Courts, see Courts: Federal Courts Employees National Finance Center, N.O.; facility support/expansion ...... SCR 47 Federalism, see Intergovernmental Relations: State - Federal Relations Flag Pledge of Allegiance; "under God"; La. sovereignty ...... SCR 29 Pledge of Allegiance; "under God"; preservation ...... HCR 96 Foreign relations, see International Affairs Funds, see Governmental Finance: Federal Funds Medicare, see Health & Social Services Military affairs, see Military & Veterans Affairs * Denotes veto UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (continued) NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration) Space exploration program; full funding ...... HCR 286 SCR 158 Property Correctional facility; concurrent jurisdiction, La./US Justice Dept.; sunset ...... ACT 180 Retirement systems, see Retirement: Federal Retirement Systems Social Security, see Health & Social Services Strategic Petroleum Reserves Purchase/transfer; oil price...... SR 103 TANF/FITAP, see Health & Social Services Taxes, see Revenue & Taxation: Federal Taxes Terrorism, see Public Safety & Corrections; International Affairs Wildlife agents, see Law Enforcement & Officers

Universities, see Colleges & Universities Usufruct, see Property Utilities, see Communications & Information Technology; Public Utilities Veterans, see Military & Veterans Affairs Visitation rights, see Family Law Vital statistics, see Health & Social Services Vocational-technical education, see Education: Vocational Education; Colleges & Universities: Community & Technical Colleges Voting, see Elections: Registration of Voters; Voters & Voting Warranties, see Motor Vehicles: Warranties; Repair; Contracts: Construction - Private Waste, see Environment: specific waste; Water & Waterways; Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions; Sewerage Districts

WATER & WATERWAYS (See also Environment; Special Districts & Authorities; Natural Resources) Bayous Trepagnier; remediation/restoration...... ACT 50 Boats/Ships/Vessels (See also Wildlife & Fisheries: Fishing Vessels) Charter; fishing guide, survey info...... HCR 257 Cruiseship; N.O. port, temporary terminal...... SR 50 Dealer, see Motor Vehicles: Dealers/Used/marine Dock/launch; no-wake zone...... ACT 238 DWI, see Crimes & Criminal Procedure Motorboat/sailboat/jet ski/trailer, registration suspension; child support ...... ACT 319 Personal watercraft; operator, age...... ACT 709 Riverboats (gambling activity), see Gambling Seagoing vessel; fuel, weights/measures fee...... ACT 47 Canals Inner Harbor Navigation; lock, construction...... HCR 68 Dams Ouachita/Black Rivers; funding ...... SR 65 HR 39 Districts; see Special Districts & Authorities: Water Districts Drinking Water (See also Groundwater) Design/construction funding, infrastructure/resource development/protection .... HCR 61 Potable distribution equipment/piping/outlet ...... ACT 791 Ferries, see Transportation Fishing, see Wildlife & Fisheries Floods & Flood Control Levees, see Special Districts & Authorities Pointe Coupee/Iberville Parish; disaster area ...... SCR 134 Groundwater Design/construction funding, infrastructure/resource development/protection .... HCR 61

* Denotes veto WATER & WATERWAYS (continued) Gulf of Mexico Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) Deepening Project...... ACT 728 Permit; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; renew ...... SR 165 Islands Barrier; expropriation, declaration of taking...... ACT 633 Barrier; stabilization/preservation...... ACT 407 Lake Pontchartrain Causeway; see Transportation: Bridges/Greater N.O. Expressway Waterbottom; dredge, private commercial purpose...... ACT 716 Lakes (See also specific lake) Calcasieu; oyster gear/harvest limit ...... ACT 479 Claiborne; fishing net/trap/seine ...... ACT 541 Iatt; triploid grass carp ...... ACT 173 Iatt; triploid grass carp; draw down; herbicides ...... SCR 92 Iatt; triploid grass carp; migration ...... SCR 90 Saline; triploid grass carp...... ACT 173 Saline; triploid grass carp; draw down; herbicides...... HCR 146 SCR 91 Saline; triploid grass carp; migration ...... SCR 30 Verret; Palourde; shad gill net; skipjack; commercial taking ...... ACT 825 Levee districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO); closure...... HCR 68 HCR 35 Shrimp, freshwater; commercial taking ...... ACT 126 Natural & Scenic Rivers System Bayou Trepagnier; remediation/restoration...... ACT 50 Ouiska Chitto/Barnes/Beckwith/Bundicks Creeks; Hickory Branch ...... ACT 175 Tchefuncte River; zoning classification ...... ACT 453 Navigation Ouachita/Black Rivers; lock/dam funding ...... HR 39 SR 65 Waterway, coastal; state naturally navigable; public access ...... SCR 24 New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, see Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions/New Orleans Pilots, see Occupations & Professions Pollution, see Water Pollution/Quality; specific water body Ports, harbors & terminals, see Special Districts & Authorities Rivers (See also Natural & Scenic River System; specific river) Ouachita/Black; lock/dam funding ...... SR 65 HR 39 Vermilion; deepening...... ACT 728 Sewerage Account, delinquent; water service, shut off ...... ACT 411 Design/construction funding, infrastructure/resource development/protection .... HCR 61 District; see Special Districts & Authorities Operators; see Occupations & Professions: Water Supply & Sewerage System Operators Wastewater treatment facility; reclaimed water, irrigation; discharge permit ..... HB 885* Sewerage & water boards, see Special Districts & Authorities: Sewerage & Water Boards/Commissions Toledo Bend Reservoir; channel catfish, recreational limit ...... ACT 237 Vessels, see Boats/Ships/Vessels Water conservation districts, see Special Districts & Authorities: Drainage Districts Water Pollution/Quality (See also specific water body) Design/construction funding, infrastructure/resource development/protection .... HCR 61 Drinking water, see Drinking Water Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 * Denotes veto WATER & WATERWAYS (continued) Water Resources (See also Groundwater; Water Pollution/Quality) Design/construction funding, infrastructure/resource development/protection .... HCR 61 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 Potable/nonpotable distribution equipment/piping/outlet ...... ACT 791 Reclaimed f/ wastewater treatment facility; irrigation, discharge permit ...... HB 885* Waterbottoms (See also Wildlife & Fisheries: Oysters) State; inventory ...... SCR 25 State; naturally navigable coastal; public access ...... SCR 24 State; oyster lease, sample ...... ACT 221 Watershed districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Waterways Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) Deepening Project...... ACT 728 Intracoastal; crab trap, mark...... ACT 240 Intracoastal; freshwater shrimp, commercial taking ...... ACT 126 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 No-wake zone; boat dock/launch ...... ACT 238 Public navigable; definition; DWI/implied consent ...... ACT 752 Right & servitude of passage; enclosed estate, water access ...... ACT 813 Shoreline; stabilization/preservation...... ACT 407 St. Martin Parish; transportation development/expansion, committee/study...... HCR 351 State; naturally navigable coastal; public access ...... SCR 24 Waterworks, see Public Utilities; Special Districts & Authorities: Waterworks Districts Wetlands, see Natural Resources

Water districts, see Special Districts & Authorities Water pollution/quality, see Water & Waterways: Water Pollution/Quality; Drinking Water; Groundwater; specific body of water Weapons, see Public Safety & Corrections Weight limits, see Motor Vehicles: Trucks & Trucking Industry Welfare, see Health & Social Services Wells, see Minerals, Oil & Gas Wetlands, see Natural Resources

WILDLIFE & FISHERIES (See also Animals) Agents, see Law Enforcement & Officers: Wildlife Agents Aquaculture Coordinating Council; aquatic producer license/facility inspection ...... ACT 865 Firm, La.; preference, bid/do business ...... ACT 271 Platforms for Mariculture Task Force...... HCR 176 Birds Duck; season ...... HCR 297 Mallard, pen-raised; taking; study ...... HCR 299 Boats, see Fishing Vessels; Water & Waterways: Boats/Ships/Vessels Commission Chairman; vice-chairman; election...... ACT 297 Employee; natural resource exploitation...... ACT 836 Membership; oyster lease, interest...... ACT 696 Conservation funds, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds Crabs Trap; license; commercial gear; moratorium...... ACT 831 Trap; mark; Intracoastal Waterway...... ACT 240 Undersized; dealer, size/possession limit; affirmative defense ...... ACT 598 Crawfish (See also Aquaculture) Promotion & Research Board; membership...... ACT 12

* Denotes veto WILDLIFE & FISHERIES (continued) Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (See also specific office/official) Employee; classified; natural resource exploitation ...... ACT 836 Employee; law enforcement power...... HCR 305 SR 116 Fish/wildlife habitat restoration/mgt.; federal funds use ...... ACT 566 Recreational resource/program; promotional material ...... ACT 138 Enforcement personnel, see Law Enforcement & Officers: Wildlife Agents Fish & Fishing (See also Aquaculture) Agricultural & Seafood Products Support Fund ...... ACT 928 Aquatic Invasive Species Council & Task Force ...... ACT 185 Boundaries; saltwater/freshwater ...... ACT 825 Carp; triploid grass; Iatt Lake...... ACT 173 SCR 92 Carp; triploid grass; Iatt Lake migration...... SCR 90 Carp; triploid grass; Saline Lake...... SCR 91 ACT 173 HCR 146 Carp; triploid grass; Saline Lake migration ...... SCR 30 Channel catfish; Toledo Bend Reservoir, recreational limit...... ACT 237 Exotic; designation; taking, public waters ...... ACT 98 Flounder; saltwater; recreational multi-prong barbed gig ...... ACT 460 Freedom to fish...... ACT 927 Guide; survey info ...... HCR 257 Habitat restoration/mgt.; federal funds use ...... ACT 566 Lake Claiborne; gear ...... ACT 541 Mercury emission/discharge/contamination...... SCR 62 Nuisance fish; oyster predation...... HCR 65 Recreational resource/program; promotional material ...... ACT 138 Saltwater fisheries; study...... SCR 107 Shad; commercial taking; gill net, Verret/Palourde Lakes ...... ACT 825 Shad; freshwater fish; commercial taking w/ seine...... ACT 86 Skipjack; commercial taking; Verret/Palourde Lakes...... ACT 825 Skipjack; freshwater fish; commercial taking w/ seine...... ACT 86 Spotted sea trout; person w/ commercial license, recreational taking...... ACT 96 Waterway, state coastal; naturally navigable; public access ...... SCR 24 Fishermen - Commercial Crab trap; license; moratorium...... ACT 831 Finfish on board vessel; commercial purpose presumption...... ACT 96 Gear; license; temporary transfer ...... ACT 95 Lake Claiborne; gear ...... ACT 541 License; senior; person specific age...... ACT 556 Shad; skipjack; freshwater fish; night taking w/ seine ...... ACT 86 Shad; skipjack; gill net, Verret/Palourde Lakes ...... ACT 825 Shrimp; freshwater; specific waters ...... ACT 126 Shrimp; gear; fee ...... ACT 904 Spotted sea trout; person w/ commercial license, recreational taking...... ACT 96 Fishing License Commercial; see Fishermen - Commercial Gear; temporary transfer...... ACT 95 Lifetime combination; senior, fee...... ACT 835 Revocation; new license purchase/activity, class 3 violation ...... ACT 253 Sportsman's Paradise; recreational trawl...... ACT 94 Waiver...... ACT 438 Fishing Vessels (See also Seines & Nets) Boat dock/launch; no-wake zone ...... ACT 238 Charter; fishing guide, survey info...... HCR 257

* Denotes veto WILDLIFE & FISHERIES (continued) Fishing Vessels (continued) Commercial; finfish on board, commercial purpose presumption...... ACT 96 Oyster; taking violation, monitoring system...... ACT 211 Fur Trade Promotion; state-owned trademark/label...... ACT 58 Game Preserves (See also Wildlife Management Areas) White Lake; Property Advisory Board/Fund ...... ACT 613 Hunting (See also Traps & Trapping) Deer; buck; antler size/#, uniform statewide...... SB 375* Deer; buck; doe; season; Maurepas Swamp WMA...... HR 108 Deer; season; Maurepas Swamp WMA; study...... HCR 151 Deer; harvest record/tag...... ACT 841 Deer; muzzleloader season; study...... HCR 226 Duck; season ...... HCR 297 Education program; all-terrain vehicle safe riding instruction ...... ACT 172 Freedom to hunt ...... ACT 927 Mallard, pen-raised; taking; study ...... HCR 299 Recreational resource/program; promotional material ...... ACT 138 School land, 16th section; lease, Rapides Parish ...... ACT 215 Supervision, hunter specific age ...... ACT 100 Turkey; harvest record/tag ...... ACT 841 Wildlife habitat restoration/mgt.; federal funds use ...... ACT 566 Zoo/circus animal; kill for sport ...... ACT 891 Hunting License Lifetime combination; senior, fee...... ACT 835 Revocation; new license purchase/activity, class 3 violation ...... ACT 253 Waiver...... ACT 438 Laws Fish/wildlife habitat restoration/mgt.; federal funds use ...... ACT 566 Licenses (Usually see Fishing License; Hunting License) Waiver...... ACT 438 Oysters Bed; damage; liability ...... ACT 792 Calcasieu Lake; gear/harvest limit ...... ACT 479 Coastal restoration, projected salinity regime impact; lease renewal ...... HCR 115 Lease; biological survey, costs...... ACT 282 Lease; coastal restoration; claims against state, venue ...... ACT 217 Lease; state waterbottom; sample...... ACT 221 Lease; W&F Commission member, interest...... ACT 696 Predation; nuisance fish...... HCR 65 Recreational limit...... ACT 479 Sanitation; standards...... ACT 213 Taking; violation; vessel monitoring system...... ACT 211 Vibrio vulnificus; night air/water temperature ...... HCR 62 Resource Development Fish/wildlife habitat restoration/mgt.; federal funds use ...... ACT 566 Seafood, see specific seafood; Commerce & Economic Development: Seafood Seines & Nets Gill net; commercial; shad; skipjack; Verret/Palourde Lakes ...... ACT 825 Lake Claiborne; hoop/gill/trammel/strike/wire net; seine; wire/slat trap ...... ACT 541 Trawl; net; unattended; saltwater area, tag...... ACT 97 Trawl; recreational; Sportsman's Paradise license...... ACT 94 Shellfish (Usually see specific shellfish) Sanitation; standards...... ACT 213 Shrimp (See also Seines & Nets) Bait; taking; gear ...... ACT 161 Bait; taking; gear; dealer permit fee ...... ACT 162 * Denotes veto WILDLIFE & FISHERIES (continued) Shrimp (continued) Freshwater; definition; commercial taking, specific waters...... ACT 126 Gear; commercial; license; fee...... ACT 904 Import; frozen/canned warmwater; dumping ...... SR 16 Inside/outside waters ...... ACT 162 Net; stationary; location...... ACT 879 Southern Shrimp Alliance; funding ...... SR 17 Traps & Trapping (usually see specific type) Freedom to trap ...... ACT 927 School land, 16th section; lease, Rapides Parish ...... ACT 215 Turtles Alligator snapping; taking ...... SR 49 Aquatic Chelonian Research & Promotion Board...... ACT 913 Violations (See also specific subject) Class 1; penalties ...... ACT 253 Fish & Wildlife Violations Rewards Fund; criminal activity info, reward ...... ACT 174 Wild & exotic animals, see Animals Wildlife agents, see Law Enforcement & Officers Wildlife Management Areas All-terrain vehicle trail...... ACT 847 Deer; buck; antler size/#, uniform statewide...... SB 375* Law enforcement activity; DWF employee, law enforcement power ...... HCR 305 SR 116 Maurepas Swamp; hunt deer; season ...... HR 108 Maurepas Swamp; deer; season; study...... HCR 151 Wildlife Refuges Law enforcement activity; DWF employee, law enforcement power ...... SR 116 HCR 305 Wildlife agents, see Law Enforcement & Officers Women, see Civil Rights; Family Law; Health & Social Services

WORKER'S COMPENSATION Benefits Athlete, professional...... ACT 561 Payment dispute; claim consolidation; reimbursement schedule...... ACT 257 Claims Appeal; venue, 19th JDC...... ACT 256 Denial; health insurance coverage ...... ACT 554 Hearing; procedure/rehabilitation/mediation ...... ACT 341 Medical treatment, see Medical Treatment Wage record/info release ...... ACT 261 Coverage Housing authority, local; joint self-insurance, administration...... ACT 700 Payment, reduction; principal, independent contractor/employee...... ACT 416 Premium; wrongful collection f/ employee...... ACT 416 Definitions Hazardous industry risk classification; reassessment ...... HCR 97 Motor carrier owner operator/independent contractor...... ACT 188 Insurers Hazardous industry risk classification; reassessment ...... HCR 97 Payment dispute; claim consolidation; reimbursement schedule...... ACT 257 Laws Advisory Council; membership ...... ACT 335 Award; attorney fee ...... ACT 647

* Denotes veto WORKER’S COMPENSATION (continued) Medical Treatment Payment dispute; claim consolidation; reimbursement schedule...... ACT 257 Reimbursement Schedule Task Force...... HCR 212 Reimbursement schedule; charge info, data collection...... ACT 534 Office of Worker's Compensation Director; Advisory Council, membership ...... ACT 335 Second Injury Fund, see Governmental Finance: Special Treasury Funds/Worker's Compensation Second Injury Fund

* Denotes veto