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Committee favors resolution asking Southeastern Conference to schedule LSU September games after 6 p.m. for heat safety
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Summary
HCR 13, a House concurrent resolution urging late-afternoon/evening kickoff times for LSU September games to reduce heat-related risks for players and fans, was reported favorably by the committee with no objections.
Representative Ilg introduced House Concurrent Resolution 13, asking the Southeastern Conference to schedule LSU football games to start after 6 p.m. in September to reduce health risks from high heat and humidity.
The sponsor cited last year’s UCLA-LSU game and said heat indexes ‘‘well over a hundred degrees’’ led to more than 70 people being treated for heat-related medical issues; she said night scheduling would protect players, staff and attendees.
Members expressed support for the safety-focused request. Representative Brass made a light-hearted remark about Lane Kiffin and television preferences, and Representative Young recounted the physical challenges of practicing and playing in hot conditions, saying safety should not be overridden by revenue.
Representative Brass moved to report HCR 13 favorably; with no objections the committee reported the concurrent resolution favorably.
