Constitutional amendment to require the state to provide the opportunity to a legal resident, employed for the previous calendar year for at least one thousand hours, and whose income is below one hundred percent of the federal poverty level to participate in a state program that provides health insurance with essential benefits. (2/3-CA13s1(A))
Authorizes DOTD as the sole state agency to enter into agreements with the federal government to establish and administer the federal railroad safety and inspection program. (8/1/14)
Requires the boards of supervisors for the Louisiana State University, Southern University, University of Louisiana and Louisiana Community and Technical College systems to broadcast the live audio and video of all board and committee meetings conducted in Baton Rouge over the Internet. (1/1/15) (EG +$198,000 GF EX See Note)
Provides for consideration of certain child care expenses for purposes of child support when the expenses are incurred by a parent receiving job training or education. (8/1/14) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Increases the minimum mandatory sentence and maximum sentence for the manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute heroin. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)