Legislation to remove nitrogen hypoxia as a means of execution passes in the Senate after two votes. The first vote was 19-19 and Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson-Andrews asked for a suspension of the rules because she believed some members mistakenly voted against the bill. She reminded Senate members the bill does not repeal the death penalty, only the use of gas for execution.
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The bill passed on a 22-16 vote and advances to the House.
Legislation to require public colleges and universities in the state to accept cash at sporting events passes in the House. Chalmette Representative Michael Bayham recalled the Auburn-LSU football game, which was extremely hot, and some fans suffered heat exhaustion.
In a fiscal note, LSU reported the bill could lead to a $75,000 annual loss for third-party vendors and slow concession lines.
A 54-year-old Springfield man has been sentenced to 50 years and physical castration for the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana is one of 60 government bodies that received funds from the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The state Department of Energy and Natural Resources announces the 156-million-dollar federal grant to initiate a statewide program called “Solar for Y’all.” D-N-R spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the state will benefit, with so much of the population at risk of losing power for several days because of devastating storms.