The original instrument was prepared by Alan Miller. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by LG Sullivan.
DIGEST
SCR 7 Engrossed 2020 First Extraordinary Session Fields
Establishes the Police Training, Screening, and De-escalation Task Force to study and make
recommendations to the legislature on the topics, among others, of training, screening, de-escalation,
racial bias training, misconduct, duty to report misconduct, penalties, use of force, identifying and
eliminating bad actors, and any other recommendations the task force deems necessary to restore the
public's trust that the law enforcement community is serving and protecting all the citizens of
Louisiana in a fair and unbiased manner.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the original bill
1. Make technical changes.
2. Add the following members to the task force:
a. One member of the Senate appointed by the president.
b. One member of the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker.
c. The president of the Louisiana Sheriffs Association, or his designee who is
a member of the association.
3. Require that the additional members' organizational leadership receive a copy of this
Resolution.
Senate Floor Amendments to original bill
1. Make a technical change.
2. Add one member to the task force from the following organizations:
a. LA Council of Student Body President
b. LA Association of Chiefs of Police
c. Together Louisiana
d. Office of state police e. Legislative Youth Advisory Council
3. Require that the additional members' organizational leadership receive a copy of this
Resolution.