On a ten to three vote, the House Criminal Justice Committee approved legislation to allow non-felons 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Bill author, Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says you shouldn’t have to pay for a permit to conceal carry. Current law requires gun training in order to receive a permit, and St. Martinville Representative Marcus Bryant expressed concern about removing instruction.

Cut 13 (07) “…real crazy.”

Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col Lamar Davis spoke in opposition saying legal conceal carry puts law enforcement at a disadvantage. In closing statements, McCormick says the state constitution is specific about a citizen’s right to bear arms.

Cut 15 (09) “…strict scrutiny.”

A bill banning the sale of abortion-inducing medications without a prescription and potentially criminalizing retailers and patients clears Senate Judiciary C on a 3-1 vote. Bill author, Slidell Republican Senator Sharon Hewitt…

Cut 14 (11)  “…medical oversite.”

Opponents say the bill criminalizes out-of-state providers along with pregnant women who are given the medications.

A New Orleans area senator Patrick Connick defers his bill to ban single-use plastic bags after hearing opposition from grocery store owners. Connick says the bill’s intent is the reduce litter, and while he decided to defer the legislation, he remains committed to cleaning up the state

Cut 8 (12) “…this legislation.”