The members of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus have closely examined bills that have been passed through committee and have been brought to the floor for passage in the respective chambers of the legislature. The bills listed below are supported for final passage if they remain unchanged on their journey to final passage in the House and Senate respectively.
“The Louisiana Freedom Caucus takes seriously the rampant crime problem in Louisiana today. We are grateful to Governor Jeff Landry for calling this special session to deal with these issues. So far, so good on the bills receiving floor debate and action today and we look forward to dealing with the next slate of bills,” said Beryl Amedée, Chairman of the Louisiana Freedom Caucus. “Should any of these bills be amended in either chamber as we move forward, we will again assess our level of support.”
HOUSE
HB2 Authored by Rep. Tony Bacala, provides for immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances for peace officers and public entities that employ or appoint peace officers
HB3 Authored by Rep. Rhonda Butler, relative to mandatory drug testing, screening, and assessment for drug and specialty court participation for certain offenders
HB4 Authored by Rep. Julie Emerson, relative to changes for post-conviction relief procedures
HB5 Authored by Rep. Mike Johnson, designates the crime of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities as a crime of violence
HB7 Authored by Rep. Laurie Schlegel, relative to increasing the minimum and maximum penalties for the crime of carjacking
HB8 Authored by Rep. Laurie Schlegel, relative to the marketing and distribution of fentanyl to minors
HB17 Authored by Rep. Jack McFarland, increase to the Department of Justice Legal Support Fund
HB19 Authored by Rep. Jack McFarland, supplemental appropriations in the form of reductions from certain sources to be allocated to the designated agencies and purposes in specific amounts for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
SENATE
SB2 Authored by Sen. Blake Miguez, relative to liability for persons authorized to carry a concealed handgun.
SB9 Authored by Sen. Beth Mizell, places time limitations for the initiation of prosecution of certain sex offenses.
SB10 Authored by Sen. Stewart Cathey, reduces good time earned by prisoners sentenced for the death of a peace officer or first responder.
SB1 Authored by Sen. Blake Miguez, relative to the right of law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns lawfully without a permit.
SB3 Authored by Sen. Heather Cloud, lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system.
SB4 Authored by Sen. Heather Cloud, relative to disposition of a juvenile after adjudication of certain felony-grade delinquent acts.
SB5 Authored by Patrick McMath, provides for parole proceedings and revocation of parole in certain cases.
SB11 Authored by Stewart Cathey, lowers the age for consideration as a juvenile in the criminal justice system.