The House has passed a bill that would ban the use of handheld cell phones while driving, except in emergencies. The vote on Slidell Republican Brian Glorioso’s bill was 71-to-28. Glorioso’s bill has the support of several Democrats, including Jason Hughes of New Orleans.
Cut 13 (09) “…they were distracted.”
Not all of Glorioso’s fellow Republicans are on board with his bill, however. Mike Bayham of Chalmette says a hand-held cell phone ban will disproportionately affect a certain group of people.
Cut 14 (12) “…don’t have Bluetooth.”
Last year, a similar bill failed by almost the exact same margin, 71-to-22. The bill now moves to the Senate.
The House Education Committee advances a bill to allow colleges and universities to contact parents or designated individuals if a student experiences a mental health crisis or poses a risk to themselves or others. New Orleans Democrat Delisha Boyd says currently schools are not allowed to contact parents about their child’s mental health.
Cut 4 (10) “…paying for it all.”
Earlier in the meeting, the committee advanced a resolution asking the SEC not to schedule LSU home football games in September before six p-m. It’s being proposed by Harahan Republican John Illg, who noted that last September 21st, LSU had to play a home game at 2:30 in the afternoon, with a gametime temperature of 90 degrees.