Weekly Update, May 12

Key Bill Updates From May 5-9

• HB 445 (Rep. Villio): All suggested amendments were added; the bill passed unanimously on May 6. Provides relative to juvenile records.
• SB 15: Passed and scheduled for a vote on the Senate Floor today, May 12. Prohibits any act intended to hinder, delay, prevent, or otherwise interfere with or thwart federal immigration enforcement efforts.
• HB 673: Voluntarily deferred. Would repeal provisions for compensation for wrongful conviction/imprisonment.
• SB 87: Pending in House Administration of Criminal Justice. Concerns arrest warrants for failure to appear post-bail.
• HB 153 & HB 293: Passed the House. We urge continued opposition as they move to the Senate. HB 293 provides relative to the resignation from labor organization dues or fees for teachers and other school employees and public employees
• HB 655 (Rep. Fisher): Passed unanimously in House Health & Welfare. Increases administrative fees for childhood/travel vaccines and allows LDH to update fees through rulemaking.
• HB 629 (Medical Freedom): Pulled from the House Health & Welfare agenda; no reschedule date set. Provides with respect to informed consent for medical interventions
• HB 400: Remains deferred. Relates to a minor’s consent for medical procedures/treatment.
• SB 235: Support. Pending Senate passage. Establishes a tax credit for payments toward homeowner’s insurance.
• HB 615: Oppose. Scheduled for House final passage Tuesday, May 13. Provides for the regulation of solar facilities. 

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Key Legislation to Support/Oppose This Week (Week of May 12-16) 

House Commerce – Monday, May 12

• HB 453 (Rep. Aimee Freeman) – Oppose
  Provides updated standards for residential roof construction.

Senate Finance – Monday, May 12 at 1 PM

• SB 74 (Sen. Alan Seabaugh) – Oppose
  Raises fiscal concerns: increased youth transport costs, court strain, and unfunded mandates. No support from key stakeholders.

House & Governmental Affairs – Wednesday, May 14

• HB 332 (Rep. Larvadain) – Support
  Reduces campaign-free zones near polling places from 600 to 100 feet.
• HB 405 (Rep. Willard) – Support
  Enhances transparency and education around changes to election laws.
• HB 424 (Rep. Taylor) – Support
  Strengthens early voting access and standardizes funding.

House Judiciary – Thursday, May 15

• HB 64 (Rep. Mike Johnson) – Oppose
  Powers of the Attorney General: that it is a declared interest of the state that the attorney general preserve and defend the state’s autonomy, independence, and sovereignty in all legal matters and disputes involving the federal government. Provides that the attorney general shall have the authority to institute, defend, or intervene in any suit to protect the sovereign interests of the state.

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Upcoming Events

• Dad’s Day at the Capitol – Monday, May 12
  If attending, be sure to connect with our coalition partners!
• A Day Without Child Care at the Capitol – Monday, May 12
• 4th Annual Day of Action for Vaccines – Wednesday, May 28
  A few tables remain! Please RSVP here if you plan to attend or would like a table in the rotunda.

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Call to Action

Please help us amplify opposition to HB 555, HB 377, and HB 629 by taking action at: LAFamiliesForVaccines.org/2025cta

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Budget Note: HB 1

The budget bills will be heard this week. Early childhood advocates report no expected cuts to early childhood education in this year’s state budget.