A bill that would ban those under 21 from purchasing assault weapons passes out of committee and heads to the Senate floor…
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

A measure to allow 18-20 year-olds to legally purchase alcohol if they pass a class that explains the dangers assocated with alcohol died in a Senate committe. A-T-C Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard says lowering the drinking age would cost the state federal dollars…
cut 13 (10) “..to lose’

A bill that would give voters a chance to legalize sports betting at gaming establishments passes out of a Senate committee. The proposed legislation sets up the opportunity to place bets on sporting contests at any facility that currently has gaming, including bars and restaurants with video poker machines. Houma Senator Norby Chabert says he’ll amend the video poker out …
cut 8 (07) “…state of Louisiana”

Also heading to the Senate floor is a bill that would prohibit inmates convicted of murder from seeking a medical furlough. Dennis Bamberg of Bossier Parish, says his mother was brutally murdered in 1963 by Clyde Giddens. Giddens recently sought a medical furlough, but was denied. Bamberg believes Giddens should never have an opportunity to get out of Angola…
Cut 5 (10) “he dies.”
The bill now goes to the Senate Floor.