A bill to eliminate the death penalty in cases of first degree murder, child rape, and treason has cleared a senate panel. New Orleans Senator J.P. Morrell’s legislation would apply to offenses after August 1st. Catholic Bishop Shelton Fabre (FOB) testified in favor of the measure.
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A bill to extend foster care benefits in Louisiana from 18 years old to as much as 21 years old in some cases was passed by the Senate Finance Committee. The committee agreed to the legislation, even though it will cost the state an additional million dollars. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says it’s a tragedy once a foster child gets put on the street once they turn 18
A bill that makes it illegal to place your hands on your cell phone while driving passed the House Transportation committee. Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s measure says you can’t text or hold your phone, while behind the wheel. Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is in support of the bill. He almost found out the hard way how easy it is to get distracted…
A Senate bill that requires juveniles to wait until they are 18 before getting married cleared committee today. Current law allows kids to get married with parents consent as young as 12 years old and permission from a juvenile judge. Ginger Lecompte with Women United says the bill would eliminate the judge’s permission.