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Senate adopts several ceremonial resolutions, hears bill introductions; recorded votes unanimous on contested measures
Summary
At its April 15 session, the Louisiana Senate adopted multiple ceremonial and commemorative resolutions (many by voice/without objection) and recorded unanimous votes on several concurrent resolutions. Senators introduced bills including SB233 (school readiness tax credits) and SB232 (motion picture tax credit office rename).
The Louisiana Senate on April 15 moved, referred and adopted a series of ceremonial resolutions and took procedural action on several bills. Several concurrent resolutions that recognize organizations, designate special commemorative days, or commend individuals were adopted either "without objection" or by recorded roll call. A small set of measures received recorded votes and passed unanimously.
Key recorded votes and procedural actions
Votes at a glance: - Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 (Elmer Candy Corporation / Elmer Chocolate Day): Sponsor — Senator Wheat; recorded vote: 34 yeas, 0 nays; outcome — adopted. - Senate Concurrent Resolution 4 (Archbishop Shaw High School football team commendation): Sponsor — Senator Connick; recorded vote: 35 yeas, 0 nays; outcome — adopted. - Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 (Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day): Sponsor — Senator Wheat; recorded vote: 36 yeas, 0 nays; outcome — adopted. - Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 (Light of Justice and Resilience Day): Sponsor — Senator Patrick Cloud; recorded vote: 35 yays, 0 nays; outcome — adopted.
Bill introductions and committee referrals
- Senate Bill 233, by Senator Edmonds, "an act to amend Title 47 and Act 6 of the 2024 third extraordinary session relative to the school readiness tax credits," was introduced and "lies over" (no immediate action). The transcript notes the bill will change the name of the credit and provide a definition of eligible business childcare expenses; further details and committee referral were not specified on the floor.
- Senate Bill 232, by Senator Bass, "an act to amend Title 47 relative to the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit program to rename the office of entertainment industry development for purposes of the program," was read and referred to the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
- Senator Kathy moved to suspend the rules to call Senate Bill 158 and transfer it from the Committee on Revenue to the Committee on Finance; the motion carried without objection.
Other measures
The Senate also adopted a number of Senate resolutions commending individuals and organizations (including multiple student-of-the-year recognitions and memorials) "without objection." Committee reports on a range of bills were submitted to the floor; several bills were reported favorably or with amendments by Judiciary, Revenue and other standing committees.
Votes announced by the secretary during the session were recorded as unanimous (no recorded nays) for the measures listed above. Many ceremonial resolutions were adopted by voice or "without objection," as noted on the transcript. The Senate adjourned and reconvened on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m., according to a motion adopted at the end of the day's business.
