A Chalmette lawmaker moves forward a bill that would have your homeowner’s insurance company give you a price break for hardening your home’s roof to withstand hurricane winds. Rep. Ray Garafalo says consumers will fortify their homes, IF there’s an incentive…:
CUT 09 (10) “…stabilize rates.”
Garafalo’s bill moves to the House floor for debate.

A bill to make it legal for your cremated pet to be buried with you will be heard in House Commerce today. Former veterinarian and Minden Representative Wayne McMahen admits he didn’t know it was illegal to have nonhuman remains interred with humans in Louisiana.
Cut 4 (11) “…in a burial.”
It’s permissible to have personal property buried with humans, things like photos, jewelry, letters, or even Bibles. McMahen says for pet lovers having the option is extremely meaningful.
Cut 6 (07) “…can see.”
The legislation prohibits a pet owner from euthanizing a pet without a medical need for the purpose of having the pet buried at the owner’s death.

Legislation to add exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion ban has also prompted other legislation in this regular session. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says House Bill 461 by Slidell Representative Mary DuBuisson would make it easier to get an abortion to treat miscarriages, mainly getting one doctor to sign off on the abortion instead of two….
Cut 13 (08) “…appropriate healthcare.”