A Senate Committee has advanced a constitutional amendment that would require unanimous jury verdicts for felony convictions. Jeff Palermo has more.
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Senate Judiciary B passed a bill to give Tangipahoa residents an opportunity to vote on allowing a casino along the Tangipahoa River near the I-12 Robert exit. If adopted, the Diamond Jack Casino in Bossier could be relocated. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller, who is in favor of the project, called on the committee to leave the potential re-location to the people of his parish.
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A House bill to establish a rebate for first time home buyers in Louisiana passed the Ways and Means Committee. Monroe Representative Marcus Hunter voiced concern over the bill. He says since parishes don’t share homestead exemption records between them, that some homeowners could take advantage of the proposed tax break…
A bill that increases the penalty for hazing by increasing fines and jail time goes before the House Criminal Justice Committee today. Three students responsible for the suspected hazing death of LSU student Maxwell Gruver were indicted last week and the maximum penalty they face is a 100 dollar fine and up to 30 days in jail. Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry wants to take this bill a step further. A provision in the bill would fine Greek organizations and hold them responsible if a hazing injury or death occurred as a result of their actions…