2009 Regular Session Instruments by Gerald Long Instrument Status Summary SB9 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 442 TAX EXEMPTIONS - Grants a sales tax exemption from all of the state sales tax and all of the local sales tax for new boats, vessels, or other water craft used as demonstrators. (7/1/09) (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB86 WITHDRAWN FROM THE FILES OF THE SENATE PRIOR TO INTRODUCTION FUNDS/FUNDING - Constitutional amendment to create the North Louisiana Inland Restoration Fund. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) SB87 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE BESE - Allows BESE to determine the requirements for experienced teachers' participation in the Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program. (gov sig) (EG INCREASE LF EX See Note) SB88 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE WAYS & MEANS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides for the creation of a tax deductible property and casualty deposit account for property owners in Louisiana. (8/15/09) (RE DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB89 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX EXEMPTIONS - Provides that the state sales tax exemption granted for on-premises, non-public sales of meals furnished to the staff and students of educational institutions was effective (and not "suspended") from January 1, 1998 to July 1, 2009, but does not affect the levy of the "permanent penny" of state sales tax on such meals from July 1, 2009. (gov sig) (OR -$400,000 GF RV See Note) SB121 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 173 PUBLIC SFTY/CORRECT DEPT - Allows certain Department of Public Safety and Corrections peace officers to purchase their firearms upon retirement from the department. (8/15/09) SB192 ASSIGNED TO SENATE JUDICIARY B GAMING - Provides that electronic bingo machines shall not be allowed in parishes that are not authorized to conduct video poker. (8/15/09) SB193 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 404 INSURANCE PREMIUMS - Repeals the homeowner policy premium assistance program. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note) SB270 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE INSURANCE HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE - Permits the application of reduced health insurance co-payments for primary care services. (7/1/09) SB346 ASSIGNED TO SENATE EDUCATION COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES - Authorizes public postsecondary management boards to equalize tuition for online courses. (gov sig) SCR49 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FORESTRY - Requests support and assistance in providing funding for the Wood to Electricity Program being developed by the Wood Products Development Foundation. SCR50 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE MINERALS - Requests the secretaries of the Dept. of Natural Resources and Dept. of Transportation and Development to study and provide recommendations on uses of mineral revenues from north Louisiana. SCR57 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Designates May 18, 2009, as "Pro Life Day in Louisiana." SCR157 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Caitlin Connor for winning the silver medal in the women's skeet event at the Minsk World Cup. SCSR1 STUDY REQUEST APPROVED COMMITTEE STUDIES - Requests joint committee to study the impact of electronic video bingo in Louisiana and its effect on the charitable organizations that receive a portion of the proceeds collected from electronic video bingo. SR41 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Walter Dale Cowser, mayor of Martin, Louisiana. SR42 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Eric Smith upon being named the 2009-2010 High School Teacher of the Year by the Natchitoches Parish School Board. SR44 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends and recognizes Reverend J.D. McNeal for 65 years of service as an ordained Pentecostal Minister. SR45 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Mary Carmella McCart upon being named the 2009-2010 Elementary School Teacher of the Year by the Natchitoches Parish School Board. SR46 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends J. F. "Jeff" Webb, upon being named the most worshipful grand master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana. SR75 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Dr. L.R. Collier for 50 years of service to the practice of medicine. SR76 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Thomas Mitchell. SR77 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Philip McClung upon being named middle school teacher of the year 2009-10 by the Natchitoches Parish School Board. SR93 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of William Donald Long.