Louisiana Sen. Patrick Page Cortez

LA - Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs (Senate)

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member

LA - Retirement (Senate)

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member

LA - Transportation, Highways and Public Works (Senate)

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chairman

LA - SR5 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Ted Davidson, head football coach of the Acadiana High School Wreckin' Rams, on his retirement.

LA - SR44 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Danny Broussard, head coach of the St. Thomas More Catholic High School basketball team, on having reached 900 career wins.

LA - SR41 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kevin John Melancon on his numerous outstanding accomplishments.

LA - SR104 COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSU student Madelyn Smith on being named a 2018 Udall Scholar.

LA - SB372 FLOOD PROTECTION AUTH: Provides for Rural Grant Opportunity Program in the Statewide Flood Control Program. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

LA - SR172 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Motor Transportation Association and welcomes trucking industry professionals for the 2018 Truck Day at the state capitol.

LA - SB18 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides relative to the use of purple paint in lieu of "no trespassing" signs. (8/1/18)

LA - SB497 EXPROPRIATION: Authorizes the expropriation of property including rights-of-way for use in certain projects in the city of Lafayette and parish of Lafayette. (8/1/18)

LA - SB332 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Requires district offices of the Department of Transportation and Development to publish on the internet information regarding construction and maintenance work within the district. (8/1/18) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

LA - SCR9 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Extends creation of the Louisiana Supply Chain and Transportation Council.

LA - SB59 FUNDS/FUNDING: Constitutional amendment to remove authority to fund state police for traffic control from the Transportation Trust Fund. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

LA - SB498 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Provides relative to the Department of Transportation and Development. (See Act)

LA - SB371 TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides relative to uniformity in local administration of the industrial tax exemption program. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

LA - SB280 CHIROPRACTORS: Provides relative to the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (8/1/18)

LA - SB271 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides relative to the crime of unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure. (gov sig)

LA - SB20 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Re-creates the Department of Transportation and Development. (6/30/18)

LA - SB19 HOUSING: Provides relative to the civil service status of employees of the Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette. (8/1/18)

LA - SB111 AMUSEMENTS/SPORTS: Provides relative to the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. (8/1/18)

LA - SCR26 U S CONSTITUTION: Provides for the selection and authority of commissioners representing the state when a convention is called to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution pursuant to Article V.

LA - SB329 CONSTITUTION CONVENTION: Provides for calling a constitutional convention. (gov sig)

LA - SR31 SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends The705 Young Professional Organization and recognizes Wednesday, March 21, 2018, as The705 Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

LA - HB14 RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Provides relative to the reemployment of retired interpreters, educational transliterators, and certified educators of the hearing impaired in positions covered by the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (EN INCREASE APV)

LA - HB37 RETIREMENT/STATE EMPS: Provides for benefits for certain members of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty by an intentional act of violence (EN INCREASE APV)

LA - HB78 CRIME/FELONIES: Amends penalties relative to the crime of hazing (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB107 LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Provides with respect to financial security for survivors of federal law enforcement officers (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB308 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to vehicle platooning

LA - HB524 PUBLIC OFFLS/EMPS: Requires policies prohibiting sexual harassment and annual training on preventing sexual harassment (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB676 EARLY CHILDHOOD: Creates the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission and pilot programs for community early childhood care and education networks (RE SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB678 HIGHWAYS: Designates a roadway as the "Francis E. 'Hank' Lauricella Memorial Road"

LA - HB690 INSURANCE/HEALTH: Provides for coverage for subsequent preventive tests for certain individuals diagnosed with breast cancer

LA - HB727 CRIME: Provides relative to unauthorized entry of and criminal damage to a critical infrastructure

LA - HB749 TRANSPORTATION: Provides relative to transportation network company requirements

LA - HB754 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to certain veteran-owned small entrepreneurships

LA - HB830 HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Requires age and work status verification prior to work in a sexually oriented business to prevent human trafficking

LA - HB894 WATER/DRINKING WATER: Provides requirements for community water systems with respect to customer complaints

LA - HR157 COMMENDATIONS: Commends and expresses appreciation to the Honorable Michael E. Danahay for his outstanding legislative service and recognizes his contributions to his district and the state

LA - HCR13 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Don Briggs upon his retirement as president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association

LA - HCR24 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins for her many athletic accomplishments

LA - SB23 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates the interchange of I-49 Exit 11 and Louisiana Highway 93 near Sunset and Grand Coteau in St. Landry Parish as the "Armand J. Brinkhaus Memorial Interchange". (8/1/18)

LA - SB88 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Designates Louisiana Highway 352 in St. Martin Parish as the "Pat Huval Memorial Highway" and the Old Abbeville Bridge crossing, the Vermilion River on Louisiana Highway 14 East (Port Street) in Abbeville as the "Vermilion Parish Veterans Memorial Bridge". (8/1/18)

LA - SB101 CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Creates the Louisiana Sexual Assault Oversight Commission. (8/1/18)

LA - SB114 CONSUMERS/PROTECTION: Provides relative to the Military Service Relief Act. (8/1/18)

LA - SB175 PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for the establishment and maintenance of a monument on the east side of the state capitol to honor the sacrifices of Louisiana Gold Star Families. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - SB204 TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to caller ID spoofing. (8/1/18)

LA - SB236 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Creates the crime of sexual abuse of an animal. (gov sig)

LA - SB331 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides for a ten-year renewable period for issuance cost of hang tags for persons with mobility impairments. (8/1/18) (EN +$275,216 SG RV See Note)

LA - SB364 COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides relative to free expression on college campuses. (gov sig)

LA - SB512 SCHOOLS: Provides relative to school employee participation in student-initiated prayer. (gov sig)

LA - SB556 HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to information and access to breast reconstructive surgery. (gov sig)

LA - SR20 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Commander Gregory Reed Koepp II for his outstanding naval career and upon his service as commanding officer of the USS Colorado.

LA - SR40 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Patricia R. Theunissen, wife of former Louisiana State Senator Jerry Theunissen.

LA - SR43 COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the 45th anniversary of the Constitutional Convention of 1973 and commends the framers of the resulting Louisiana Constitution for their extraordinary public service to the state.

LA - SR47 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Danny Broussard, head basketball coach at St. Thomas More Catholic High School, on being inducted into the LHSBCA Hall of Fame.

LA - SR66 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Alfred A. "Buck" Bayhi.

LA - SR67 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Country Music Television, Louisiana Calling, and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System on the Spring 2018 Empowering Education Tour.

LA - SR74 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the St. Thomas More Catholic High School Lady Cougars soccer team on winning the LHSAA Division II state championship.

LA - SR79 COMMENDATIONS: Commends former State Senator Donald R. Cravins Jr. on being inducted into the Southern University Law Center Hall of Fame.

LA - SR101 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Judge James J. "Jim" Brady.

LA - SR127 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of Army National Guard Sergeant Mark C. Palmateer.

LA - SR128 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature upon the death of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Dominique J. Clement.

LA - SR129 CONDOLENCES: To express the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Army Sergeant Brock Rollins.

LA - SR130 CONDOLENCES: To express condolences from the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Taylor Conrad.

LA - SR131 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Naval Aviation Instructor Lieutenant Patrick L. Ruth.

LA - SR132 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Senate on the death of U.S. Naval Aviation Boatswain's Mate Matthew Chialastri.

LA - SR134 CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Lester Walker.

LA - SR187 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of Arcadia Mayor Jesse Eugene Smith Jr.

LA - SR200 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Margaret "Peggy" Joyce Broussard on the occasion of her retirement.

LA - SR209 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Derrell Cohoon for being honored by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors, Inc. as a Lifetime Honorary Member.

LA - SR228 COMMENDATIONS: Commends St. Thomas More High School on winning the state lacrosse championship.

LA - SR250 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of Michael "Todd" Denson on the occasion of his passing.

LA - SCR17 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Requests the New Orleans City Council to rename a portion of Higgins Boulevard as Johnny Jackson Jr. Boulevard to honor the memory of Johnny Jackson Jr., a former city councilman, state representative, and community leader.

LA - SCR31 COMMENDATIONS: Commends, posthumously, former Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee for his contributions to the parish and the state of Louisiana.

LA - SCR32 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Milton "Tom" Benson on the occasion of his passing.

LA - SCR33 COMMENDATIONS: Commends U.S. Congressman Steven Joseph Scalise upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

LA - SCR34 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Charles Doerr Lancaster Jr. upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

LA - SCR35 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Reverend Billy Graham, known as "America's pastor".

LA - SCR50 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of educator and former legislator, Dr. B. L. "Buddy" Shaw.

LA - SCR51 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Quentin D. Dastugue upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

LA - SCR54 COMMENDATIONS: Commends, posthumously, Reverend Avery Caesar Alexander upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

LA - SCR56 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of statesman and former state senator and representative, Tom Casey.

LA - SCR58 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of lobbyist, Paul Gallagher.

LA - SCR59 COMMENDATIONS: Commends John Leigh "Jay" Dardenne Jr. upon his induction into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.

LA - SCR84 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Dr. William David Thompson.

LA - SCR87 CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will restore elections strong in individual participation and engagement.

LA - SCR100 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Zachary firefighter and reserve policeman, Chris Lawton.

LA - SCR121 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Dr. Paul Whitfield Murrill, former chancellor of LSU.