Louisiana Sen. Karen Carter Peterson (D)

LA - Insurance (Senate)

Title:

member

LA - Judiciary B (Senate)

Title:

member

LA - Local and Municipal Affairs (Senate)

Title:

member

LA - Women and Children (Senate)

Title:

chairman

LA - SR11 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for 101 years of service and recognizes Thursday, March 13, 2014, as the 13th annual "Red and White Day" at the Louisiana Legislature.

LA - SR137 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Condemns the April 14, 2014, abduction of two hundred thirty-four Nigerian school girls who were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram.

LA - SR52 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson for over twenty-four years of dedicated public service representing the city of New Orleans as a state representative and city councilmember.

LA - SR64 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society for its contributions to the legal profession and community and recognize April 16, 2014, as Louis A. Martinet Day at the State Capitol.

LA - SB174 MUNICIPALITIES: Provides relative to condemnation procedures for the removal of dangerous structures in parishes and municipalities. (gov sig)

LA - SB646 EMPLOYMENT: Requires public contractors to pay certain minimum wages to employees. (8/1/14) (OR INCREASE See Note)

LA - SB334 EMPLOYMENT: Provides that the Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act be applicable to men, private employers and requires government contractors to verify equal pay practices. (8/1/14) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - SR63 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Celton Hayden Jr. and CC's Coffee House for the contributions it makes to the state of Louisiana.

LA - SB588 HOUSING: Provides relative to the Louisiana Housing Corporation. (8/1/14)

LA - SB175 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Repeals the Louisiana Science Education Act. (gov sig)

LA - SB587 SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides relative to the Mid-City Security District. (gov sig)

LA - HB11 HOLIDAYS: Designates the seventh day of August as "Purple Heart Recognition Day" (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - HB63 EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS: Revises terminology referring to persons with disabilities and other persons with exceptionalities (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - HB254 LEASES: Provides relative to leasing of certain marina facilities operated by Jefferson Parish

LA - HB458 HOMELAND SECURITY: Provides relative to the powers of a parish president during a declared local disaster or emergency

LA - HB569 COURTS: Relative to human trafficking courts (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB585 TAX/LOCAL: Authorizes Jefferson Parish to create an automobile rental tax district (EG +$544,000 LF RV See Note)

LA - HB1012 DISTRICTS/TAXING: Provides relative to a special taxing district in Jefferson Parish

LA - HB1058 HEALTH/DHH: Requires the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to provide information concerning Down syndrome to healthcare providers and on its website

LA - HCR17 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of and posthumously commends Carl Bauer of Lafayette

LA - HCR34 CORRECTIONS: Commends DPS&C for transferring certain equipment to the La. Correctional Institute for Women to begin offering female inmates training programs for high-demand and high-wage jobs

LA - HCR66 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 8, 2014, as Equal Pay Day in Louisiana

LA - HCR121 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former Southern University band director Dr. Isaac Greggs

LA - HCR126 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former State Representative Richard "Dick" Guidry

LA - HCR138 CHILDREN/MISSING: Memorialize Congress to raise awareness to human trafficking in the United States and worldwide

LA - HCR154 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Judge Manuel "Manny" Adam Fernandez, former state representative

LA - HCR177 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Thursday, May 22, 2014, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the state capitol

LA - HCR181 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Wendy Alexandra Varisco of Covington, Louisiana, upon her receipt of a 2014 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation

LA - HCR182 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Clarissa A. Preston upon her receipt of a 2014 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation

LA - HCR183 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Evelyn Elain Ellerbe of Jackson, Louisiana, upon her receipt of a 2014 Women of Excellence Award from the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation

LA - HCR184 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Girl Scouts Louisiana East of New Orleans, Louisiana, upon its receipt of a 2014 Women of Excellence Award from the La. Legislative Women's Caucus Foundation

LA - HCR194 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Frank M. Edwards, Jr.

LA - HCR206 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Evelyn Blackmon, former state representative

LA - HCR215 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Xavier University's women's tennis team for an outstanding season and proclaims Monday, June 2, 2014, as Xavier Gold Nuggets Day

LA - HCR222 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lawrence Jackson on his retirement as band director at Southern University

LA - SB28 PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides relative to the implementation of the requirement that certain state-owned buildings be equipped with suitable accommodations for breastfeeding and lactation. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE EX See Note)

LA - SB178 HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides with respect to health care sharing ministries. (8/1/14)

LA - SB228 COURTS: Provides for environmental court procedures in Jefferson and Orleans parishes. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

LA - SB285 FUNDS/FUNDING: Constitutional amendment to provide for the inclusion of municipally employed EMS practitioners in the list of those eligible for state supplemental pay. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG +$3,960,000 GF EX See Note)

LA - SB291 CIVIL PROCEDURE: Authorizes exemplary damages in certain suits arising from domestic abuse. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA - SB292 DIVORCE: Provides relative to divorce proceedings. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA - SB411 FUNDS/FUNDING: Provides for state supplemental pay for certain EMS practitioners. (EG +$3,960,000 GF EX See Note)

LA - SB413 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Names I-10 Bridge over Lake Pontchartain as the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Memorial Bridge. (8/1/14)

LA - SB432 HEALTH SERVICES: Provides relative to persons with disabilities and service dogs. (8/1/14)

LA - SR7 COMMENDATIONS: Commends former Senator Jackson B. Davis upon the celebration of his 70th wedding anniversary.

LA - SR18 CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program.

LA - SR19 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of George Rodrigue, internationally renowned artist.

LA - SR47 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the L.B. Landry-O.P. Walker Career College and Preparatory High School cheerleading squad for taking first place in the WSA Grand Nationals cheerleading competition.

LA - SR48 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the L.B. Landry-O.Perry Walker Career College and Preparatory High School boys basketball team for winning the Class 4A state championship.

LA - SR90 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist Christopher R. Drake.

LA - SR91 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Army Sergeant Stefan M. Smith.

LA - SR92 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Christopher Wooley.

LA - SR93 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of Louisiana Army National Guard Staff Sergeant John W. Winsper III.

LA - SR94 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joseph E. Anderson.

LA - SR95 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Andre M. Johnson.

LA - SR96 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Richard L. Vazquez.

LA - SR97 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Gregory J. Mullins.

LA - SR98 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Christopher Grant.

LA - SR99 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dorothy Bell Jeter Bauer for her service to her country as a member of the U.S. Navy in World War II.

LA - SR100 CONDOLENCES: Extends condolences upon the death of U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) Mark Daniel Kennedy.

LA - SR101 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Derek Langford.

LA - SR102 CONDOLENCES: Express condolences upon the death of U.S.M.C. Private Trey J. Jewell.

LA - SR113 SENATE: Recognizes May 4-10, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.

LA - SR117 SENATE: Recognizes May 9, 2014, as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.

LA - SR120 COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSU Lady Tiger gymnastics team and Head Coach D-D Breaux on the highest national finish in school history.

LA - SR126 SENATE: Proclaims Tuesday, May 13, 2014, as New Orleans Day.

LA - SR136 COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSU gymnastics head coach D-D Breaux upon being named National Coach of the Year and assistant coaches, Jay Clark and Bob Moore, upon being named National Assistant Coaches of the Year.

LA - SR155 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences of the Senate on the passing of former state representative Mickey Frith.

LA - SR176 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Leonard Galmon upon receipt of a prestigious Ron Brown Scholarship and his acceptance by Yale University.

LA - SR179 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana State Senate upon the death of famed poet, author, and activist, Dr. Maya Angelou.

LA - SR192 COMMENDATIONS: Commends James Claitor on his outstanding accomplishments in wrestling at Catholic High School.

LA - SR198 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Linda Muffoletto for her dedicated public service to the Louisiana Senate and extends congratulations upon her retirement.

LA - SCR13 HEALTH CARE: Requests the Louisiana State Medical Society and the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians to educate its members of state and federal programs available to children with developmental disabilities and advise parents and guardians of such programs when such a diagnosis is made.

LA - SCR15 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of former state Senator Mike Cross.

LA - SCR30 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former Louisiana State Senator J. Chris Ullo.

LA - SCR51 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former Louisiana State Representative and United States Congressman, Patrick T. Caffery Sr.

LA - SCR66 LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Recognizes April 15, 2014, as "GEAUX BLUE FOR KIDS"! Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends LouisianaChildren.org and its member programs CACLA, LACASA, and PCAL.

LA - SCR67 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former Louisiana legislator Francis E. "Hank" Lauricella.

LA - SCR68 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions Football Team for winning its conference championship.

LA - SCR74 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Southeastern Football Team for setting a single season school record for victories.

LA - SCR106 CONDOLENCES: Offers condolences upon the death of the former Southeastern Louisiana University president, Clea Parker.

LA - SCR110 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former Southeastern Louisiana University president, Dr. J. Larry Crain.

LA - SCR114 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Sherrie Hardie Thompson.

LA - SCR126 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dr. Frank G. Pogue, President of Grambling State University, on his retirement.

LA - SCR153 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of former Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Robert Fulton "Bob" Odom Jr.

LA - SCR174 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of former state representative Terry Wayne Gee Sr.

LA - SCR175 CONDOLENCES: Express condolences upon the death of John Maginnis, legendary Louisiana political journalist, publisher, and author.

LA - SCR176 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office on its 40th anniversary.

LA - SCR179 COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the framers of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of ratification and commends the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1973 for their service to the state.