At the Capitol, the House approves legislation to ban gender reassignment procedures for minors…:
CUT 01(31) “…Jeff Palermo.”
Shreveport Police seek your help finding a runaway teen; 17-year-old Madalyn Reiland who was last seen May 12th at her home. She is Caucasian, 5’ 3”, 180 pounds, with long brown hair. If you think you’ve seen her call SPD at 318-673-73-hundred.
Also at the Capitol, a bill aimed at giving women who are imprisoned for murdering their alleged abuser a chance to be released passes the full Senate. Baton Rouge senator Franklin Foil offered an amendment to clear up some tricky language concerning retroaction. He says a prisoner COULD say they were abused as a child…:
CUT 12(08) “…overturned.”
As amended the bill passed and moves now to the House.
A House committee moves forward a bill setting up a process by which CITIZENS could get an initiative on a ballot, despite concerns from Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey…who worries about making laws without elected officials input…:
CUT 16(11) “…should maintain.”
Lawmakers must wrap up their business this year by June 8th.