Louisiana Sen. Yvonne Dorsey-Colomb (D)

LA - Health and Welfare (Senate)

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member

LA - Judiciary C (Senate)

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member

LA - Local and Municipal Affairs (Senate)

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chairman

LA - Revenue and Fiscal Affairs (Senate)

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member

LA - Capital Outlay

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member

LA - Women and Children (Senate)

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member

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

LA - SR43 SENATE: Recognizes Monday, April 7, 2014, as LSU Day at the State Capitol.

LA - SR55 PUBLIC SERVICE COMN: Requests the Public Service Commission to review the rules and regulations relative to wreckers and towing services.

LA - SR13 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Requests the Department of Transportation and Development to incorporate an East Washington Street exit plan into its road design plan.

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

LA - SR111 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Rennie Elizabeth Wascom Stewart.

LA - SR79 SENATE: Commends Southern University and recognizes Monday, April 28, 2014, as Southern University Day at the Capitol.

LA - SR119 CONDOLENCES: Extends sincere condolences on the death of Rosie Guidry Harris.

LA - SR84 CONDOLENCES: Extends sincere condolences upon the death of Francis Grayson Jr. of Baton Rouge.

LA - SR135 COMMENDATIONS: Commends LSU gymnast Rheagan Courville upon being named the NCAA Vault National Champion for the second consecutive year.

LA - SR118 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Dr. Issac Greggs, former director of the Southern University marching band.

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 - SR76 CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Randy Lamana, East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member.

LA - SCR35 LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Recognizes April 2, 2014, as Mayor's Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

LA - SB118 FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Fiscal Administrator Revolving Loan Fund as a special fund in the state treasury and provides relative to the fund. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

LA - SCR44 PUBLIC HEALTH: Directs the Department of Health and Hospitals to declare youth violence a public health epidemic and the Department of Education to establish a statewide trauma-informed education program.

LA - SB586 CHILDREN: Provides relative to adoptions and prohibits the re-homing of a child. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - SB648 SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Creates and provides for the Old LNB Building Redevelopment District in East Baton Rouge Parish. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF RV See Note)

LA - SB298 LESSOR/LESSEE: Provides relative to lease. (8/1/14) (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note)

LA - SB90 SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Provides for the creation of the "Neighborhood Watch Act". (gov sig)

LA - SB565 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Provides relative to the testing and preservation of DNA evidence in capital cases. (8/1/14)

LA - SR34 SENATE: Commends the Southern University Law Center as an institution that promotes and perpetuates the advancement of all citizens of the state and designates April 2, 2014, as "SULC Day at the Capitol".

LA - SB127 ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Provides relative to safety devices for trailers and semitrailers. (8/1/14) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - SB267 TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL: Defines "resident of the state" for the purpose of determining liability for individual income tax. (1/1/15) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

LA - SB147 CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Provides relative to the notice of an execution required to be given to the victim's family. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - SB230 LOTTERIES: Provides relative to disclosure of certain information of prize claimants. (8/1/14)

LA - SB148 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides relative to sentencing for certain homicides when there are multiple deaths. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - SR104 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sergeant Carolyn R. Stapleton upon her retirement and many accomplishments with Crime Victims Assistance of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.

LA - SSR1 SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Requests study of the feasibility of establishing a statewide neighborhood watch program.

LA - SB218 CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Provides for limits applicable to contributions to certain offices by political committees. (8/1/14)

LA - SCR180 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the University High School boys basketball team upon winning the Class 3A state championship title and congratulates the Cubs on an outstanding 2013-2014 season.

LA - SCR34 COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA) at Louisiana State University and recognizes April 13, 2014, as the Annual PAISA Day at the Legislature.

LA - SB46 EMPLOYMENT: Provides for a state minimum wage. (1/1/15) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - SCR131 LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and make recommendations regarding laws applicable to the rights of landlords and residential tenants.

LA - SB142 LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS: Designates the month of July as "Sarcoma Awareness Month". (7/1/14)

LA - SR66 TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT: Requests DOTD to perform a study relative to the increase in the noise decibel levels as a result of the expansion of LA 42 (Burbank Drive) and elsewhere in Baton Rouge.

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 - HB341 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to departments of the executive branch of state government (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA - HB347 MOTOR VEHICLES: Exempts boat trailers from the requirement to have inspection stickers

LA - HB366 MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "Distinguished Service Cross Recipient" military honor license plate (EN INCREASE SG EX See Note)

LA - HB513 EXCEP PERSON/DISABLED: Requires the Department of Health and Hospitals to provide information concerning velocardiofacial syndrome and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (EN SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

LA - HB514 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Restricts the sale of dextromethorphan (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

LA - HB542 CURRICULA: Requires instruction relative to CPR and automated external defibrillators to be integrated into the curriculum of an existing required course of study in public high schools (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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

LA - HB654 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Provides relative to the rights of military personnel to terminate a lease

LA - HB746 TANNING FACILITIES: Prohibits the use of tanning equipment by a minor

LA - HB747 CRIME/BATTERY: Provides relative to domestic abuse battery and other offenses involving domestic abuse (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB750 FAMILY VIOLENCE: Provides relative to restraining orders, protective orders, and injunctions issued in conjunction with domestic abuse cases

LA - HB753 FAMILY VIOLENCE: Provides relative to the possession of firearms as it relates to persons convicted of domestic abuse battery or subject to a protective order (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

LA - HB754 DRUGS/CONTROLLED: Authorizes first responders to carry naloxone

LA - HB818 MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Creates the "George Rodrigue Foundation" license plate

LA - HB833 EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS: Creates the ABLE Account savings program for persons with disabilities (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)

LA - HB1025 CRIMINAL/VICTIMS: Provides relative to human trafficking, trafficking of children for sexual purposes, and commercial sexual exploitation (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - HB1052 FAMILY VIOLENCE: Creates the Domestic Violence Prevention Commission

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 - HB1142 CRIMINAL/BAIL: Provides relative to bail restrictions for offenses against a family or household member or dating partner

LA - HB1150 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to military honor license plates for service during the Cold War

LA - HB1284 HUNTING/DEER: Provides for a special season for Louisiana residents who have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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

LA - HCR31 MEMORIALS: Recognizes the life of Nelson Mandela and expresses support for the Nelson Mandela Scholars Program at Southern University and A&M College

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

LA - SB12 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor pens to persons under age 18. (gov sig)

LA - SB16 STATE POLICE RET FUND: Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F))(6/30/14) (EN +$9,474,040 APV)

LA - SB18 STATE EMPLOYEE RET: Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/14) (RE +$97,481,233 APV)

LA - SB19 SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RET: Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F)) (6/30/14) (EN +$15,862,663 APV)

LA - SB21 TEACHERS RETIREMENT: Grants a permanent benefit increase to eligible retirees in accordance with statutory procedure. (2/3 - CA10s29(F))(6/30/14) (EN +$185,065,866 APV)

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 - SB55 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Adds vehicular homicide to the list of crimes of violence. (gov sig)

LA - SB212 HUNTERS/HUNTING: Allows the use of a firearm sound suppressor while hunting certain wild quadrupeds. (8/1/14)

LA - SB277 DWI: Provides for changes to DWI laws. (1/1/15)

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 - SB313 CRIME/PUNISHMENT: Provides for a five year minimum sentence for home invasions. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

LA - SB351 CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Provides relative to burn injury reports. (8/1/14)

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

LA - SB422 LIABILITY: Provides immunity for rendering assistance in medical emergencies involving alcohol consumption or drug overdose. (8/1/14)

LA - SB425 WATER/SEWER OPERATORS: Provides relative to privately owned public water supply or sewer system providers and requires office of public health to adopt rules to implement iron and manganese control requirements. (8/1/14)

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

LA - SB465 MOTOR VEHICLES: Provides relative to military honor license plates for certain disabled veterans. (8/1/14)

LA - SB516 HEALTH CARE: Provides for direct primary care. (8/1/14)

LA - SB532 COURTS: Provides for the creation of the Veterans Court Program. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

LA - SB538 MILITARY AFFAIRS: Establishes the Military Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. (8/1/14) (EN NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)

LA - SB539 MENTAL HEALTH: Provides relative to suicide assessment, intervention, treatment, and management training for certain professions. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

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

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

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 - SR73 COMMENDATIONS: Commends Sue Turner on being selected to receive the George Rodrigue Lifetime Cultural Achievement Award.

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 - 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 - SR146 COMMENDATIONS: Commends recipients of the 2014 Louisiana Young Heroes Awards - Caroline Beard, Joshua Castille, Kamryn "Kami" Chauncy, Cody Crews, Morgan Gautreau, Elizabeth Kasongo, Andrew Matthews, and Isaac McFarland.

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 - SR190 CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the death of Mamie Lee Wilson.

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 - SCR20 HEALTH/HOSPITALS DEPT: Directs Department of Health and Hospitals to submit a state plan amendment to the federal government that will permit WIC cash value vouchers to be used at farmers' markets.

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.