Here is today’s Legislative Update from the Louisiana Radio Network…

The state’s Revenue Estimating Conference revised the amount of available dollars for the fiscal year that starts in July UP by over $480-million; triggering debate over how to best use it. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says many House members want a conservative approach, but the Senate wants to spend in infrastructure needs…:

CUT 12(11)      “…some debt.”

A bill mandating public schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to girls passes the House by a huge margin. Lacey Gero is an advocate for positive period policy. She says the bill provides that the products be free and easily accessible by female students…:

CUT 07(10)      “…would be.”

Passed by a vote of 79-17, the bill heads now to the Senate

After a lengthy discussion in committee, a bill to add paid Family Medical Leave benefits in Louisiana was voluntarily deferred; mostly because members saw too many questions and potential pitfalls. The bill’s sponsor, New Orleans Rep. Aimee Freeman, says she’ll try again next year.

On his monthly radio program, Governor Edwards wouldn’t say if he plans to veto any legislation this year that are similar to bills vetoed two years ago. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Thorington.”