A Senate committee passed a bill by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter that would prohibit the sale of assault weapons under the age of 21. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says 18-year-olds are not emotionally mature enough to own a firearm.
Cut 9 (12) “responsible adult.”
The bill was inspired in large part by the Parkland school shooter Nickolas Cruz who at age of 19 used an assault rifle to kill 17 people, but Baton Rouge Senator Bodi White says if a shooter wants a high body count, he doesn’t need a rifle to do it.
Cut 12 (10) “a revolver”
The measure passed on a four to three vote and heads to the Senate floor.

Senate Judiciary “B” passes a bill to allow sports book wagering in any facility that has gaming, including video poker. Houma Senator Norby Chabert argued in favor, because other states could soon allow sports book wagering and put Louisiana gaming interests at a competitive disadvantage.
Cut 6 (07) “our state”
The Senate Finance committee may have to sign off on that bill next.

A bill prohibiting inmates guilty of first or second degree murder from receiving medical furloughs passed out of a Senate committee. Legislation passed last year that allowed convicted murderers the opportunity to get released from prison temporarily for medical reasons. But Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti says it’s not fair to the victim’s family…
Cut 3 (11) “do that.”
The bill heads to the Senate floor.