There continues to be a lot of buzz over the vote in the House Criminal Justice Committee that would allow law enforcement to charge a mother and others who are involved in the termination of a pregnancy with murder. The Bill’s author is Oil City Representative Danny McCormick…
cut 24 (09) “….not yet born”
New Orleans Attorney Gwyneth O’Neil spoke in opposition. O’Neil called the legislation reckless and bad law. She says the way it’s written in vitro fertilization would be illegal…
Cut 26 (09) “…negligent homicide.”
And there’s a question over whether the legislation is even constitutional, because the proposed law also says any judge that attempts to overrule or void the proposed law shall be subject to impeachment or removal.

A Senate-backed bill aimed at cracking down on theft of catalytic converters has received approval from a House Committee. Under this proposal, prison terms for the crime would be based on the value of the parts stolen. Lafayette Representative Jonathan Goudeau made the motion to report the bill favorably…:
Cut 23 (11) “a problem”
The measure heads to the house floor.

And the full House has approved a measure that would require third graders to pass a literacy test before advancing to the fourth grade…
cut 12 (12) “…because of this”
Covington Representative Richard Nelson says students will be given multiple tries to pass the literacy test and help will be provided for the struggling student. The measure heads to the Senate for its consideration.