2024 Legislative Session

Regular Session: March 11 - June3
Bill Tracker
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Committee Hearings


Key Legislative Priorities for Power Day

Please review these important bills and help us advocate effectively during your legislative visits:


✅ SUPPORT (Green Card)

House Insurance – 9:00 AM (HCR-3)

  • HB 467 – Requires Medicaid and private insurance to cover specialized baby formula for infants and children with medical conditions.

Senate Judiciary B – 10:00 AM (Room E)

  • SB 218 – Allows people convicted by non-unanimous juries to seek post-conviction relief.

House Natural Resources – 9:00 AM (HCR-5)

  • HB 4HB 380HB 522HB 537 – Strong environmental justice bills on carbon dioxide sequestration, including local control, victim compensation, and moratoriums on dangerous practices.

❌ OPPOSE (Red Card)

House Education – 9:30 AM (HCR-1)

  • HB 344 – Grants school principals access to juvenile records without court orders.

House Health & Welfare – 9:30 AM (HCR-4)

  • HB 400 – Limits minors’ access to medical and mental health care without written parental consent, with narrow exceptions.

Senate Judiciary A – 10:00 AM (John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room)

  • SB 39 – Limits prisoner rights to sue for false imprisonment.

Senate Judiciary C – 10:30 AM (Room F)

  • SB 74 – Automatically transfers 15+ year-old juveniles charged with felonies to adult court.

Cree Matlock Gives Testimony Opposing HB 445

Asti Davis Robins Gives Testimony Opposing SB 275

Power Day at the Capitol

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Learn about what policies Power Coalition and its partners are supporting during the Legislative Session! We encourage the community to attend and see the policy making process live in person; we will also be holding a press conference on the stairs of the Capitol with opportunities to meet legislators.

New Orleans: State of the People Power Tour

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Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day

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Dad’s Day at the Capitol: Fatherhood to the Frontlines

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Geaux Far Louisiana Day at the Capitol

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Reclaiming Justice Lobby Day

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Partner Advocacy Days

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Prefile Deadline
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
5:00 PM, for all bills that are not general appropriation or local bills

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Convenes
MONDAY, APRIL 10
12:00 PM

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Power Coalition Advocacy Day at the Capitol
MONDAY, APRIL 17
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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January 8-10
Organizational Session

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January 15-23
Special Redistricting Session*

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February 19 - March 6
Special Public Safety & Crime Session*

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March 1
Prefile Deadline for Constitutional Amendments

12:00 PM
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March 1
Prefile Deadline for Bills

5:00 PM

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March 11-June 3
Regular Session

Legislative Updates


Geaux Far Louisiana 2023 Legislative Wins

Geaux Far Lousiana is pleased to share their first Legislative Wins since they launched our bold plan to dream big for little ones and their families.

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HB 449 provides for Increased poll commissioner training and testing regarding accessibility laws and best practices. The appointment of an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Compliance Officer in the Office of the Secretary of State. The creation of a “Voting Accessibility Advisory Group” in the Department of State, comprised of at least 7 members with diverse accessibility needs.

Bill HB 553 would add a seat to the state Board of Election Supervisors for a voter with a disability. It passed the Senate with amendments. The amendment, however, makes appointments to the State Board of Elections Supervisors much more restrictive. The bill now must go back to the House side for further consideration. 

Legislative Advocacy


Cree Matlock Gives Testimony Opposing HB 445

Asti Davis Robins Gives Testimony Opposing SB 275

Legislative Testimony


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Spring Legislative Calendar


Upcoming Events


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Upcoming Events


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