The goal of this bill is to act as a "backup" for schools to fall back on and essentially be able to say, "It's a state policy, not get upset with us." The hope is that Sen. Bill 207 will give school leaders the confidence to enforce a 'No Phones in the Classroom' policy without having to take the heat entirely.
The bill successfully cleared a House panel on Tuesday according to Rep. Dixon McMakin House Bill 97's primary objective is to "enhance pedestrian and motorist safety" across Louisiana.
A Louisiana House bill would strengthen the current law by banning the possession and sale of nitrous oxide and increase the penalties for breaking the law.
Nine bills have been pre-filed for the 2024 Regular Legislative Session in Louisiana that would make the recreation use and personal growing of marijuana legal.
The Louisiana Legislature special session ended early. A dozen tough-on-crime laws tare headed to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. He calls it a giant step forward.