Louisiana 2012 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR102

Introduced

5/2/12

Refer

5/3/12

Caption

Recalls SB 755 from committee and orders instrument to calendar on third reading and final passage.

Impact

The impact of SR102 is primarily procedural, facilitating a more streamlined legislative process for Senate Bill No. 755. By allowing the bill to bypass further committee review, this resolution aligns with legislative rules that permit such actions when a majority of elected Senate members support it. This resolution has implications for how effectively legislation can advance through the Senate, emphasizing the balance of power between committee oversight and the need to advance legislative measures quickly.

Summary

Senate Resolution 102 (SR102) is a legislative action initiated by Senator Claitor aimed at recalling Senate Bill No. 755 from the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs. The resolution serves to discharge the committee from any further consideration of this bill and to place it directly onto the Senate calendar for third reading and final passage. The action of recalling the bill reflects an effort by its author to expedite the legislative process and bring the bill to a vote in the Senate chamber without any additional delays.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR102 is notably mixed. Proponents of the resolution may view it as a necessary procedural measure to enhance efficiency in the legislative process. Conversely, members concerned about oversight may see this as an opportunity for potential rushed legislation, lacking the thorough examination typically afforded by committee reviews. The quick movement of the bill underscores the tension between expediting legislative action and ensuring comprehensive review of laws affecting constituents.

Contention

While there were no explicit points of contention outlined in the resolution itself, the maneuver to recall a bill from committee can sometimes evoke debate. Critics may argue that skipping committee consideration undermines the collaborative legislative process, which typically allows for diverse input and deliberation. SR102 highlights the strategic tools available to legislators, particularly in contexts where rapid advancement of certain bills is prioritized over traditional legislative scrutiny.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HR86

Provides relative to passing over controversial instruments on third reading and final passage

LA HR6

Revises the rules to remove provisions for the local and consent calendar, major state calendar, and regular calendar, to provide relative to the recommital of certain instruments, and to prohibit lobbying by certain persons with access to the House floor

LA HR1

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for definitions, for order of business, for fiscal notes, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for public hearings, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table and for previous question.

LA HR186

Provides for a procedure to pass over controversial instruments on third reading, to be referred to as the "Bagneris Rule"

LA HR104

Provides for the report of committee on a legislative instrument

LA HR142

Provides for a procedure to pass over controversial instruments on third reading, to be referred to as the "Berthelot Rule"

LA HR21

Adopting permanent rules for the House of Representatives, further providing for questions of order, for supervision of Hall of the House and committee rooms, for members' and employees' expenses, for order of business, for general appropriation bill and non-preferred bills, for consideration of bills, for third consideration and final passage bills, for hospital and home appropriations or acquiring lands of the Commonwealth, for House and concurrent resolutions, for standing committees and subcommittees, for powers and duties of standing committees and subcommittees, for Committee on Rules, for discharge of committees, for lay on the table, for previous question, for members required to be present and vote and for financial interests in gaming entities, providing for vote by designation and further providing for Committee on Ethics.

LA HR20

Provides relative to recommittal of certain legislative instruments

LA HR26

Provides for the report of a committee on a legislative instrument

LA SR15

Requests public hearings by Senate committees on certain education legislation be held on certain days and times.

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