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Votes at a glance: dozens of bills pass the House including measures on open meetings, school‑zone penalties and medical‑intervention protections
Summary
On April 21 the Louisiana House passed multiple bills spanning criminal justice, open‑government rules, education, health and local government; notable roll‑call results included SB 159 (90–0), HB 6 15 (97–0), HB 5 68 (59–34) and HB 10 41 (57–34).
The Louisiana House moved a broad package of measures on April 21, adopting a mix of local and statewide bills on final passage. Highlights from floor action:
- SB 159 (pilot home incarceration program, amended on the floor to require coordination among courts, the sheriff and the district attorney): final passage recorded 90–0. - HB 6 15 (require livestreaming and archiving of many public meetings; population carve‑outs and platform allowances adopted on the floor): final passage recorded 97–0. - HB 5 68 (enhanced penalties for observable smoking or vaping of marijuana on property used for school purposes): final passage recorded 59–34. - HB 10 41 (prohibit discrimination based on medical‑intervention status; floor amendments exempt hospitals and K‑12 schools): final passage recorded 57–34.
The House also adopted dozens of other bills across many committees — items ranged from local charters and special taxing‑district changes to licensing and healthcare provisions. Several resolutions honoring retirees, colleges and high‑school champions were adopted without objection.
Clerks and committee chairs reported many additional bills and committee referrals during morning hours; procedural motions returned several items to calendar for later consideration, and the House adjourned until 1 p.m. the following day.
This roundup lists selected roll‑call outcomes and notable floor actions; for full floor journals and enrolled text consult the House clerk’s official records.
