Legislation governing gun rights will be a major topic of discussion Friday at the Capitol as a series of bills is set to be taken up on the House Floor.
One of the bills, by Erath Representative Blake Miguez, would bar local governments from restricting the sale or transfer of guns and ammo during a public emergency. Miguez says it was partially inspired by a declaration of emergency in New Orleans that restricted those rights.
HB 334 allows concealed carry in houses of worship. Bill sponsor Thibodeaux Representative Bryan Fontenot says it is only with the permission of the house of worship, but Capitol observer DuBos says the legislation makes no mention of needing permission…
Republican tort reform aimed at lowering auto insurance rates cleared the Senate with a veto-proof majority but may be held up in the House with majority support, but not two thirds. Governor Edwards says he sees some merit in the legislation, and may avoid using a veto if the GOP is willing to compromise…
Edwards did not specify what those provisions are.
House Appropriations passes the Governor’s budget for the next fiscal year with an amendment that blocks state funding for COVID contact tracing programs that require mandatory participation. Oakdale Representative Dewith Carrier says his rural constituents are concerned about contact tracing…
A Louisiana Department of Health spokesperson told lawmakers they have no plans to arrest or penalize infected people who refuse to answer questions about who they have been in contact with.