A Senate committee approves legislation that gives lawmakers the ability to remove judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct or incompetence. Monroe Senator Jay Morris says there have been too many instances, particularly in Orleans Parish, where repeat offenders are committing violent crimes.
Cut 7 (11) “…decisions they make.”
This is a proposed constitutional amendment, so it will need voter approval next April, if it receives two-thirds approval in both houses of the legislature. Sarah Whittington of the ACLU of Louisiana opposed the legislation, saying the state constitution already allows for the legislature to impeach a judge, but lawmakers have made no effort to do so.
Legislation continues to move through the state capitol that would allow for the Louisiana Wildlife Commission to establish rules and regulations for a recreational alligator hunting season. The Louisiana Senate unanimously approved the bill by Franklin Senator Robert Allain, who says the alligator population has become too large.
Being able to legally carry guns on college campuses will have to wait at least another year. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick has withdrawn his bill that would have allowed anyone 18 or older to carry a gun on a public or private college or university campus. McCormick says he pulled his bill because those slated to testify in favor of it couldn’t.
McCormick says he’s willing to file the bill again next year – as long as a student is willing to speak in favor of it.