2009 Regular Session Instruments by Nick Gautreaux Instrument Status Summary SB6 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Phases out the tax on incomes of individuals, estates, and trusts by reducing the tax collected under present law by 10% each calendar year, starting with tax years beginning during 2010, until no income tax is collected on such income for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2019. (gov sig) (OR -$267,000,000 GF RV See Note) SB7 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Exempts members of the armed forces serving on active duty in a theater of combat operations from state income taxes. (gov sig) SB8 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS FISCAL CONTROLS - Constitutional amendment to allow nonrecurring revenues to be used to give a tax refund or rebate to anyone required to file a Louisiana individual income tax return. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) SB12 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Exempts certain members of armed forces serving on active duty or in the active national guard or reserve or who are retired from state income taxes. (gov sig) (OR -$1,400,000 GF RV See Note) SB26 VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR TAX/TAXATION - Provides relative to tax credits for the cost of qualified clean-burning motor vehicle fuel property. (gov sig) (EN -$164,000 GF RV See Note) SB91 PENDING IN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TAX/ENERGY - Grants a transferable tax credit until January 1, 2013 for income and franchise franchise taxes of 25% of the costs and expenses attributable to the construction or for the installation of certain qualified energy systems on and after January 1, 2009 limited to $450,000 per system. (gov sig) (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) SB92 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE WAYS & MEANS TAX/TAXATION - Provides for the taxpayers who may claim the wind or solar energy systems tax credit and to require the disclosure of a previously claimed tax credit. (gov sig) (EG DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB204 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE FISCAL CONTROLS - Constitutional amendment to allow nonrecurring revenues to be used to give a tax refund, rebate, or credit to anyone required to file a Louisiana individual tax return. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note) SB224 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 348 ENERGY DEVELOPMENT - Authorizes creation of sustainable energy financing districts by local governmental subdivisions and provides for issuance of bonds and property assessment programs for solar and energy efficiency projects. (8/15/09) SB231 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 242 HORSE RACING - Provides relative to quarter horse racing. (8/15/09) SB232 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Phases out the tax on incomes of individuals, estates and trusts by reducing the tax collected under present law by 10% during tax years after January 1st in each fiscal year, unless the commissioner of administration determines that a decrease of revenues estimated in a final official forecast prior to the beginning of such fiscal year will result in a deficit. (1/1/10) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV) SB233 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Phases out the tax on incomes of individuals, estates and trusts by reducing the tax collected under present law during tax years after January 1st in each fiscal year, unless the commissioner of administration determines that a decrease of revenues estimated in a final official forecast prior to the beginning of such fiscal year will result in a deficit. (1/1/10) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) SB234 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides a tax credit for increases in insurance premiums paid to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation on homeowners', condominium owners', and tenant homeowners' insurance policies issued by the corporation. (gov sig) (OR -$17,200,000 GF RV See Note) SB235 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 405 LOCAL OFFICIALS - Provides for the appointment of the chief of police in the town of Duson. (8/15/09) SB236 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS Considered on 5/21/2009 TAX/TAXATION - Requires the Department of Revenue to pay the same interest and penalty on late refunds that are charged for delinquent taxes. (7/1/09) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX) SB292 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 177 RACING - Investment of monies in the Horsemen's Bookkeeper Account. (gov sig) SB293 ASSIGNED TO SENATE JUDICIARY B Considered on 5/19/2009 HORSE RACING - Provides for Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association participation in offtrack wagering. (8/15/09) SB295 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE FUNDS/FUNDING - Dedicates funds to state catastrophic fund and implement plan. (1/1/10) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note) SCR39 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE SENATE - Designates May 20, 2009, as Louisiana Housing Council Day. SCR158 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE CONGRESS - Memorializes Congress to support the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. SR98 SUBJECT TO CALL - SENATE REFERRAL COMMENDATIONS - Commends the members of the 1-244th Assault Helicopter Battalion for their service to the United States. SR122 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Admiral James M. Loy on his accomplishments and his service to the United States.