Provides for the definition of major teaching hospital for the purposes of hospital prospective reimbursement methodology. (8/15/11) (OR GF EX See Note)
Authorizes the issuance of $30 million more New Market Tax Credits, provides for when the credits may be issued and taken on a return, and extends the period tax credits are allowed from ending on December 31, 2013, to an indefinite period if the qualified equity investment is issued prior to December 31, 2014. (gov sig) (EN -$30,000,000 GF RV See Note)
Invites Chief Justice Catherine D. Kimball, of the Louisiana Supreme Court to address a joint session of the legislature on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at 5:00 P.M.
Commends the President of the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency, the United States military, and the Congress for the steps taken in the mission culminating in the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Requests the office of coastal protection and restoration and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to jointly study shoreline protection, effects on marine species diversity and habitat quality, and economic and other ecosystem service values of the Sabine Reef.
Commends Dr. Virginia Burkett on being honored for her efforts in science by the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation Achievement Awards at its 75th Anniversary Gala.