After a lengthy debate, the House Civil Law Committee approves legislation that would prohibit transgender individuals from using the bathroom of their gender identity in public buildings like schools, domestic violence shelters and prisons. This means a biological male, who now identifies as a transgender female, would use the men’s bathroom. Trans advocate Britian Forsyth urged lawmakers to vote against this bill, because transgender girls could be bullied in a boys bathroom at a school…
Cut 9 (11)  “…very scared.”
But Baton Rouge Representative Emily Chenevert (Shen-uh-vere) responded this way….
Cut 10 (07) “…clarity.”
The measure heads to the House floor for more discussion.

38-year-old Rodney Guillote Jr. is charged with first degree murder following the death of his infant daughter. Guillote allegedly physically abused the toddler resulting in injuries to her torso, head, and lower body. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson Tommy Carnline says 27-year-old Elisha Mazerolle, the mother of the infant, was arrested for principal to first-degree murder.

Cut 5 (10) “…law enforcement.” 

Guillote also assaulted Mazerolle.

Legislation to repeal vehicle inspection stickers hits a road bump. In House Appropriations Monday Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley voluntarily pulled his bill at the request of State Police. Bagley says LSP is not opposed to removing vehicle inspections, however they do object as to how it will impact their budget.

Cut 13 (12)  “…everything straightened.”

A portion of the cost of the vehicle inspections goes towards their budget. The bill could still be brought before lawmakers before the current session ends.