Since the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act is one step closer to the Governor’s Desk, and when questioned on his monthly call-in show Governor John Bel Edwards says he not going to commit to vetoing the legislation at the moment.
The bill prohibits transgender females from competing in women’s sports in Louisiana.
Senate Health and Welfare votes in favor of House-approved legislation aimed at improving access to medical marijuana. Military veteran Tony Landry says there’s a monopoly on the medical marijuana industry with just nine licensed pharmacies and two licensed growers, LSU and Southern.
PM Cut 10 (10) ”….in Louisiana”
The bill now heads to the Senate.
A Senate-approved bill proposing risk assessment for juveniles who run afoul of the law clears House Criminal Justice. Central Louisiana Senator Heather Cloud says the bill is in response to an uptick in violence among juveniles…:
AM Cut 4 (11) “…to a tiered system.”
The bill now goes to the House floor for final passage.
House approved legislation to limit the release of mugshots in Louisiana advances in Senate Government Affairs. New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis says the bill is an effort to protect innocent individuals from the embarrassment of the photo.
The bill was amended to allow for the release of mugshots of those charged with violent crimes. The bill now heads to the Senate.