2009 Regular Session Instruments by Edwin R. Murray Instrument Status Summary SB42 ASSIGNED TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS FUNDS/FUNDING - Dedicates state funds for the purpose of providing for health insurance premiums of certain plan members on hurricane effected areas. (7/1/09) (EG -$10,388,280 GF RV See Note) SB43 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 315 LOCAL AGENCIES - Provides for the rate extension of the fixed rate for emergency telephone service charges in Orleans Parish that is scheduled to expire December 31, 2009. (8/15/09) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note) SB70 BECAME LAW WITHOUT THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR ACT 118 NOTARIES - Provides fees for notarial archives records in Orleans Parish. (gov sig) SB71 ASSIGNED TO SENATE LOCAL & MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Considered on 6/4/2009 MUNICIPALITIES - Provides that owners of transmission wires may be compelled to shift or adjust such wires at their own expense to accommodate the Orleans Parish public water, drainage, and sewerage system. (gov sig) (OR -$952,000 LF EX See Note) SB72 INVOLUNTARILY DEFERRED IN HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE Considered on 6/2/2009 MUNICIPALITIES - Prohibits firearms or other explosive devices on property belonging to the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. (gov sig) SB73 ASSIGNED TO SENATE LOCAL & MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS MUNICIPALITIES - Exempts the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans from the requirement to use certain bid forms in the bidding process for public work contracts. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT LF EX See Note) SB74 ASSIGNED TO SENATE JUDICIARY C Considered on 5/12/2009 PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS - Prohibit demonstrations that interfere with the operation of elementary and secondary schools and hospitals. (8/15/09) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note) SB75 FAILED HOUSE FINAL PASSAGE PLANNING/ZONING - Requires voter approval of any master plan which has the force of law in Orleans Parish.(gov sig) SB134 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 174 PUBLIC WORKS - Requires submission of other bid documentation be applicable to all bidders in accordance with the bidding documents. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note) SB147 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 444 TAX/TAXATION - Increases the number of allowable transfers of the tax credit generated by the rehabilitation of historic structures. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) SB148 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE FUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Greater New Orleans Public Television Fund. (7/1/09) (OR +$952,000 EX See Note) SB150 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 402 SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Provides for a parcel fee on all parcels located within the Lakeview Crime Prevention District. (8/15/09) SB184 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 81 SUCCESSIONS - Provides relative to small succession procedure and ownership interest in certain immovable property (gov sig) SB254 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 245 CRIME/PUNISHMENT - Provides relative to the crime of domestic abuse battery. (gov sig) SB255 SUBJECT TO CALL - SENATE REFERRAL CONSUMERS - Provides for an emergency service charge on prepaid wireless services. (1/1/10) SB256 SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR ACT 490 SPECIAL DISTRICTS - Authorizes the French Quarter-Marigny Historic Area Management District to levy taxes and parcel fees. (gov sig) SB305 ASSIGNED TO SENATE FINANCE FUNDS/FUNDING - Creates the Greater New Orleans Public Television Fund. (7/1/09) SB325 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS TAX/LOCAL - To authorize the Louisiana Stadium Exposition District to levy an additional hotel occupancy tax. (gov sig) (OR +$3,700,000 SD RV See Note) SB326 ASSIGNED TO SENATE REVENUE & FISCAL AFFAIRS Considered on 5/18/2009 TAX/TAXATION - Provides the musical and theatrical production income tax credit. (8/15/09) (OR NO IMPACT GF RV See Note) SCR31 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends and congratulates Pearl Cordier Dupart for her years of community service on the occasion of her eightieth birthday. SCR41 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Sandra Bullock for her support of Warren Easton Senior High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. SCR54 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends the Southern University 1959 baseball team on being the first African-American team invited to and winning the NAIA Tournament on the 50th anniversary of the event. SCR62 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMITTEE STUDIES - Requests the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare and the House Committee on Health and Welfare to jointly study possible strategies, methods, and policies to prevent physicians and other health care practitioners from prescribing an alternative brand of medication because of financial incentives. SCR78 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE ATTORNEYS - Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study and recommend guidelines to clarify the professional duties of attorneys for fiduciaries. SCR79 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends the North Rampart Community Center on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary. SCR95 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Overseas Distribution Solutions on its tenth anniversary. SCR150 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE RECOVERY AUTHORITY - Approves an action plan amendment proposed by the LRA for the Nonprofit Rebuilding Pilot Program. SR7 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Proclaims May 5, 2009 as "New Orleans Day" and commends the City of New Orleans for celebrating "New Orleans Day" at the State Capitol. SR40 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLENCES - Expresses condolences upon the death of Wilbert Felix Keller. SR78 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE COMMENDATIONS - Commends Dorothy Reese for her contributions in the fields of social work, health care, higher education, and diversity management. SR79 FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE SENATE - Declares Monday, June 8, 2009, UNO Day at the Louisiana Senate.