2009 Regular Session Instruments by Dan W. Morrish Instrument Status Summary SB44 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 74 ROADS/HIGHWAYS - Designates the Gibbstown bridge on LA-27 as the "Conway LeBleu Memorial Bridge." (8/15/09) (EN +$400 SD EX See Note) SB214 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 488 INSURANCE CLAIMS - Authorizes the commissioner of insurance to extend the time period within which to process certain claims arising from a declared emergency or disaster. (8/15/09) SB215 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 347 HEALTH SERVICES - Provides for the definition of major teaching hospital for the purposes of hospital prospective reimbursement methodology. (8/15/09) (EN +$510,636 GF EX See Note) SB216 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL - Provides for deduction from individual income taxes for certain contributions to a named-storm insurance deductible savings account. (8/15/09) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB217 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 318 PARISHES - Decreases the membership of the board of commissioners of the Cameron Parish Water and Wastewater District No. 1. (8/15/09) SB225 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 320 COASTAL PROTECT/RES AUTH - Provides relative to Louisiana Coastal Protection, Conservation, Restoration and Management. (8/15/09) SB237 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS Considered on 5/4/2009 TAX/ENERGY - Provides a severance tax reduction beyond payout for qualified tertiary recovery projects. (7/1/09) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note) SB297 ASSIGNED TO SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS, AND PUBLIC WORKS MOTOR VEHICLES - Provides relative to abandoned vehicles. (08/15/09) SB322 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX EXEMPTIONS - Grants an exclusion from state sales tax for purchases of property related to the construction or operation of a "qualified tertiary recovery project." (7/1/09) (OR -$491,000 GF RV See Note) SCR20 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COASTAL RESOURCES - Expresses continued support for the Coastal Restoration and Enhancement Through Science and Technology Program for its role in providing new research and scientific information for coastal restoration and protection. SCR21 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Valerie Aucoin for her heroic response and assessment during a medical emergency situation. SCR22 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Lieutenant Doug Firestone of the Iowa Police Department for his heroic response and assessment during a medical emergency situation. SCR23 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Iowa Police Chief Howard K. Vincent for his heroic response and assessment during a medical emergency situation. SCR108 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Recognizes Southern, Inc., for continuing a 52-year tradition of producing barbeque and other sauces, and designates June 17, 2009, as Southern Bar-B-Que Sauce Day. SCR126 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Dawn Guzman for her service as the first president of the Legislative Youth Advisory Council. SCR160 PENDING SENATE REFERRAL TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT - Requires legislative approval prior to the relocation of the pontoon bridge crossing Bayou Plaquemine at Louisiana Highway 91 in Acadia Parish. SR23 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE SENATE - Designates May 13, 2009, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day." SR26 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE LEGIS POWERS/FUNCTIONS - Commends the members of the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives and designates Monday, May 18, 2009, as Louisiana Electric Cooperative Day in Louisiana. SR95 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE MOTOR VEHICLES - Requests the establishment of a special committee to study issues related to abandoned vehicles.