2009 Regular Session Instruments by Yvonne Dorsey Instrument Status Summary SB23 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 171 SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides relative to the Concord Estates Crime Prevention District (8/15/09) SB63 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE TAX/TAXATION - Creates the Thomas H. Delpit Area Special District in the parish of East Baton Rouge and grants it certain TIF and tax authority to finance economic development projects within the district. (7/1/09) (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB129 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 232 TOPS - Permits administering agency to receive and consider applications from students returning from out-of-state colleges and universities under certain circumstances. (gov sig) SB131 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides relative to a tax credit for grandparents who volunteer in the public school system. (gov sig) SB132 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 79 CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crime of first degree murder. (gov sig) SB133 ASSIGNED TO SENATE JUDICIARY B ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Provides for the distribution of alcoholic beverages. (8/15/09) SB286 ASSIGNED TO SENATE LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS EMPLOYMENT - Enacts the Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act. (8/15/09) SB298 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/TAXATION - Grants a refundable income tax credit for 50% of the cost of a home energy rating for the HERO component of the Home Energy Loan Program and for the cost of generators for homes and businesses located in the state; and also a state and local sales tax exemption for the purchase of such generators. (7/1/09) SB319 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/TAXATION - Provides a refundable income and corporate franchise tax credit for rehabilitation and construction projects resulting in jobs and job training programs located in parishes with a population between four hundred thousand and four hundred fifteen thousand. (1/1/10) SCR7 ASSIGNED TO SENATE & GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Considered on 6/3/2009 WOMEN - Provides relative to the ratification of ERA. SCR148 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of the LSU women's sports program, athletes, and coaches during the 2008-2009 season. SCR161 PENDING HOUSE REFERRAL COMMENDATIONS - Commends LSU baseball team and Coach Paul Mainieri on winning the 2009 NCAA Championship. SR10 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE SENATE - Designates Friday May 8, 2009 as "Red Nose Day." SR105 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Tiffany Monique Lloyd on being selected Miss Black Louisiana. SR127 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Baton Rouge Cubs and its team members for winning the American League Post 38 E League Regular Season Championship.