Legislation to allow sex surveys to be given to public school students fails in a Senate committee. Emelie Gunn has more…
The House failed to pass a measure that would have eliminated the Inspector General’s Office, which inspects fraud and waste in government. Some legislators suggested the IG office’s duties overlapped with jobs done by other agencies, but others were concerned about the public’s perception if lawmakers eliminated that office.
Legislation to allow victims of domestic violence with a protective order to carry a concealed handgun for 45 days without training will be heard in the Senate after getting approval from the House. Denham Springs Rep. Valarie Hodges, says her bill provides an expedited process for a victim to seek concealed carry training. She says victims often times feel like they’re in imminent danger from their abusers.
Lawmakers did not get the good news about the budget they were hoping for today The Revenue Estimating Conference met did not change next fiscal year’s revenue forecast. Senate President John Alario says legislators may need to take another look at raising revenues when they meet for a second special session next month, which means another revenue estimating conference could be called.