2012 Legislative Session

Bill banning sex offenders from social media sites expected to become law soon

By Jason Newton
A bill seeking to ban sex offenders, once again, from social media sites is expected to be signed into law soon by Governor Jindal.

Welfare drug testing bill passes through the House, heads to the Senate

By Brix Fowler
The Louisiana legislature has moved one step closer to requiring drug testing for welfare recipients. House Bill 380, made by state representative Sherman Mack was approved by the full House on Tuesday.

150 bills signed into law so far for 2012 legislative session

By Governor's Office
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 150 bills. HOUSE

Capitol Outlay budget moves forward

By Brix Fowler
The House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously approved a budget to pay for a variety of projects around the state. The Capitol Outlay budget comes out to just less than $4 billion.

Jail time could be coming for illegal abortions

By Brix Fowler
There's no clear penalty currently. There's some civil provisions, some civil recourse that can be taken against the person performing it, on the clinic, but there's no criminal provision," says Senator.
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State treasurer says Jindal administration doesn't listen to him

By Andrew Capasso
State Treasurer John Kennedy sent an angry open letter to Governor Jindal, saying it's time the administration started listening to him.

Coaches forced to report sexual abuse if HB166 passes

By Brix Fowler
Children’s sports coaches are one step closer to being required to report sexual abuse if they are aware of it. That's because a Senate judiciary committee has approved House Bill 166.

Governor Jindal signs bills into law

By Rhett Guillot
Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2012 Regular Legislative Session to 107 bills. HOUSE
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New Baton Rouge school district one step closer to becoming a reality

By Rhett Guillot
The Senate Bill that would break ten East Baton Rouge schools off into its own school district is headed to the House floor. The House Committee on Civil Law passed Senate Bill 299.
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More cuts coming to education and health care

By Brix Fowler
More cuts are coming to higher education and health care according to Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater.

Bill signed into law to protect victims of sexual offenses

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law on Friday, May 11, a bill to increase public safety for Louisiana families by continuing to crack down on sex offenders. HB 70 by Representative Karen St.

LSU School of Social Work to visit Capitol for Legislative Day

By LSU Media Relations
Recognizing the importance of early intervention for at-risk children, the LSU School of Social Work’s Office of Social Service Research and Development, or OSSRD, designed and administers the Truancy Assessment and Service Center program

Governor Jindal signs Veterans legislation

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law today a bill to exempt disabled veterans from having to pay the fee to obtain a special identification card. HB 590 by Representative Karen St.

Governor Jindal signs Sentencing Reform law

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal signed HB 994 by Rep. Joseph Lopinto into law today. The bill is part of the Governor’s 2012 legislative package and was a policy proposal recommended last year by the Louisiana Sentencing Commission.

Governor Jindal signs Pension Reform law

By Governor's Office
Governor Bobby Jindal signed SB 48 by Senator Elbert Guillory into law, which adds the Commissioner of Administration or a designee to the boards of the state retirement systems.