This is the Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report. The legislature has only two more days left to reach a compromise on the budget. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says all eyes are on the House, who refuses to go along with a tax break that really doesn’t do anything, but it would keep Governor Bobby Jindal from vetoing several revenue generating bills that are close to final passage….
Cut 13 (08) “override his veto”
By law, the legislative session must end on Thursday at 6 PM. As of now, the House does not support a Jindal backed tax credit that allows him to keep his no-tax pledge. Pinsonat says without the tax credit, Jindal will veto several revenue generating bills, putting higher ed and health care at risk
Cut 15 (06) “huge risk”
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The state House has sent legislation that would raise the tax on cigarettes to a conference committee to work out the differences between the two chambers. The House passed the measure raising the tax to 68 cents per pack. The Senate amended the bill to raise the tax to $1.08. Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says the Senate hike is just too much…
CUT 9 (10) “amendment on this”
Bogalusa Representative Harold Ritchie is in favor of the Senate amendment saying it will help both higher ed And health care in the state’s budget crisis.

A three bill compromise over common Core has won final passage in the House, and are their way to the governor’s desk. By a 99-0 vote, the motion will have on-going public and legislative reviews of the education standards. One of the approved bills will place limits on Louisiana usuage of the material.

That’s the Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report.