Legislative regular session through Mar. 17, 2018

Bill filing continues as legislative action commences:

THE GOOD: SB 462 by Sen. Danny Martiny would create incentives for more building more housing.

THE BAD: HB 701 by Rep. Katrina Jackson would add more people to Louisiana’s overburdened pension system; SB 454 by Sen. Blade Morrish would needlessly dilute and expand the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students.

THIS WEEK FOR THE GOOD: SB 42 with minor amendment passed Senate committee; SB 50 passed Senate committee.

THIS WEEK FOR THE BAD: SB 117 passed Senate committee; SB 162 passed Senate committee; SB 219 passed Senate committee; SB 252 with minor amendment passed Senate committee.