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.”
But Kaplan Senator Jonathan Perry says attempts to tighten gun laws will only hurt legal gun owners because criminals don’t care about laws.
Cut 11 (11) “them anyways”
Despite the opposition, the bill passed on a four-to-three vote and heads to the Senate Floor where a spirited debate is expected.

Also passing out of a Senate committee, a bill to let voters decide on legalizing sports gambling.

Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur is not moving forward with legislation that would allow 18 to 20-year-olds purchase alcohol if they’ve been educated on the dangers of drinking too much. State officials say lowering the drinking age would put the state in jeopardy of losing federal funds. LaFleur says his bill is an attempt to curb underage binge drinking…
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A bill that would prohibit inmates convicted of murder from seeking long term medical care outside of prison through a medical furlough is heading to the Senate floor.Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti’s legislation also alerts nursing homes and doctors if an inmate is transferred to their facility for care….
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