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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#000000″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”173deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#000000 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#000000″ background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_color_gradient_end_position=”55%” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”true” padding_top_bottom_link_2=”true” padding_left_right_link_1=”true” padding_left_right_link_2=”true” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_percent=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10vw|6vw|10vw|6vw” custom_padding_tablet=”10vw|10%|10vw|10%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}” padding_tablet=”10vw|10%|10vw|10%|true|true” padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding__hover=”|||” padding_phone=”10vw|10%|10vw|10%|true|true”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-Policy-Priorities-White.png” title_text=”2022 Policy Priorities White” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.4em” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Urban League of Louisiana developed its Policy Agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session by listening to residents across the state of Louisiana through statewide events. The policy priorities are organized by the areas most frequently mentioned and prioritized by African Americans during these events and are also cornerstones to the Urban League\u2019s mission and work. We are supporting bills that link to and support what people have said matters most.<\/strong><\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#c1272c” custom_padding=”80px|40px|80px|40px” custom_padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}” padding_tablet=”|10%||10%||true” padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding__hover=”|||” padding_phone=”|10%||10%||true”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Topic Menu” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Barlow|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”33px” text_line_height=”1.4em” header_font=”Barlow||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”32px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”||7px|||” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” 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The 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session ended on Thursday, June 10.<\/div>\n

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Its expansive policy platform aligns closely with the work of its three Centers of Excellence: The Center for Education and Youth Development, the Center of Workforce and Economic Development and the Center for Policy and Social Justice.<\/p>\n

The Urban League of Louisiana developed its policy agenda for the 2022 Legislative Session by listening to residents across the state of Louisiana through statewide events including the 2021 Listen and Learn Tour and the 2021 Empowerment and Policy Conference. The policy priorities are organized by the areas most frequently mentioned and prioritized by African Americans during these events and are also cornerstones to the Urban League\u2019s mission and work.<\/p>\n

We are supporting bills that link to and support what people have said matters most.<\/strong><\/em>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-Policy-Priorities-Cover.png” title_text=”2022 Policy Priorities Cover” url=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Policy-Priorites-2022.pdf” url_new_window=”on” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”22px||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#c1272c” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”top” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ custom_padding=”20px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/STATE-CAPITAL-BLDGv2.png” title_text=”STATE CAPITAL BLDGv2″ show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16.1″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”75px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]Over 1,330 bills have been filed during the 2022 legislative session which takes place between March 14th and June 6th, 2022. The Urban League of Louisiana\u2019s 2022 Policy Priorities include 43 bills that we support and 21 bills that we oppose, focusing on legislation that impacts voting, criminal justice, education, health, workforce, and economic opportunity. Across all of these bills, we\u2019ve identified twelve top priorities and six bills that we strongly oppose.<\/strong>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Top Priorities” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Raleway|on||on|” text_font_size=”30″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|||” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]2022 TOP PRIORITIES<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]ULLA SUPPORTS:<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 1<\/strong> (Rep. Zeringue): Provides increase in funding for early childcare, as well as education. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 229<\/strong> (Rep. Green): Establishes a state hourly minimum wage of $11.65. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 536<\/strong> (Rep. Cox): Lowers the minimum ACT score required for initial qualification for a TOPS-Tech Award from 17 to 15. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 665<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing providers (landlords) from conducting criminal background checks prior to extending a lease or rental agreement. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 781<\/strong> (Rep. Phelps): Requires public high schools to provide an opportunity for certain students to register to vote. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 798<\/strong> (Rep. Duplessis): Prohibits state content standards and textbooks and other instructional materials that limit or restrict the teaching of African American history. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 846<\/strong> (Rep. Marcelle): Allows incarcerated individuals to vote in the jurisdiction in which they are counted in for purposes of redistricting, expanding the right to vote. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 116<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Creates the office on women\u2019s health within the Louisiana Department of Health. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 289<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Establishes employee sick leave standards\/requirements for businesses. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]ULLA OPPOSES:<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 33<\/strong> (Rep. DeVillier): Establishes \u201cEducation Savings Accounts\u201d that would financially weaken public schools. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 35<\/strong> (Rep. Farnum): Authorizes additional supplemental annual canvass of registered voters (voter purges). [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 178<\/strong> (Rep. Villio): Constitutional amendment repealing the right to vote for anyone convicted of a felony. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 747<\/strong> (Rep. Garofalo): Requires instruction on the \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech and prohibits including certain concepts regarding sex, race, ethnicity, and national origin in content standards, curricula, textbooks, and staff professional development programs. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 764<\/strong> (Rep. Miller): Authorizes a judge to place children in adult jails, if the child is charged with a violent crime. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 837<\/strong> (Rep. Horton): Bans topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity from being taught in public schools. 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Jones): Extends the early voting period from 18 days to seven days prior to an election rather than 14 days to seven days prior to an election. 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Landry): Requires pre-paid postage be included with absentee ballots sent to voters. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 680<\/strong> (Rep. Newell): Requires notice to be given to the public when the voting precinct location has changed. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 720<\/strong> (Rep. Gaines): Provides for election procedures during a state of emergency. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 781<\/strong> (Rep. Phelps): Requires public high schools to provide an opportunity for certain students to register to vote. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 846<\/strong> (Rep. Marcelle): Allows incarcerated individuals to vote in the jurisdiction in which they are counted in for purposes of redistricting, expanding the right to vote. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 199<\/strong> (Sen. Smith): Constitutional amendment to ensure the right to free and equal elections. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 343<\/strong> (Rep. Carver): Requires each parish to have at least two early voting locations and requires early voting locations for certain municipalities. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]ULLA OPPOSES:<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 35<\/strong> (Rep. Farnum): Authorizes additional supplemental annual canvass of registered voters (voter purges). [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 178<\/strong> (Rep. Villio): Constitutional amendment repealing the right to vote for anyone convicted of a felony. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 423<\/strong> (Rep. Mincey): Requires public school governing authorities to provide high school seniors the opportunity to register to vote. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 350<\/strong> (Sen. Cloud): Makes rejecting absentee ballots easier, creating unnecessary obstacles to voting. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 286<\/strong> (Rep. Jones): Extends the early voting period from 18 days to seven days prior to an election rather than 14 days to seven days prior to an election. 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Cormier): Prohibits Louisiana courts from admitting information obtained by law enforcement through means of fraud, deception, or misleading statements. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 125<\/strong> (Rep. Newell): Legalizes and regulates cultivation and possession of cannabis. No licensing for people with certain convictions (including all violent crimes). [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 162<\/strong> (Rep. Marino): Exempts a person from payment of expungement processing fees, if they are determined to be factually innocent or granted a pardon. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 209<\/strong> (Rep. Landry): Allows governing authorities of certain parishes to adopt regulations for the purchase, sell, licensure of firearms and ammunition. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 247<\/strong> (Rep. Magee): Requires trial or appellate judges to remove themselves from a criminal cause, upon a showing of bias, prejudice, personal interest, etc. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 271<\/strong> (Rep. Hughes): Creates a post-conviction remedy for persons convicted by a non-unanimous jury verdict, to be filed in court before December 23, 2023. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 321<\/strong> (Rep. Boyd): Creates an elderly parole program for persons who are 70-years old, and have served fifty percent of their sentence. Excludes persons serving sentences for first and second murder and awaiting execution. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 323<\/strong> (Rep. Nelson): Creates a Pilot Program to reduce recidivism by affording persons with an opportunity to earn a living, support family and contribute to society. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 404<\/strong> (Rep. Nelson): Authorizes parole consideration for persons who committed crimes under the age of 18 when a judge determines eligibility and the person has served 25 years. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 430<\/strong> (Rep. Jordan): Creates regulations for the cultivation, processing, and manufacturing of Cannabis under the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 484<\/strong> (Rep. Jordan): Mandates district attorneys to inform and disclose statements to persons charged with crimes. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 577<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Automatically attaches retroactivity to unconstitutional rulings rendered by the United States Supreme Court or Louisiana Supreme Court. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 665<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing providers (landlords) from conducting criminal background checks prior to extending a lease or rental agreement. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 702<\/strong> (Rep. Jordan): Limits qualified immunity for police officers whose conduct is deemed unreasonable. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 707<\/strong> (Rep. Duplessis): Allows for the expungement of criminal records after a set period. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]ULLA OPPOSES:<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 99<\/strong> (Rep. McMahen): Adds the crime of resisting a police officer with force or violence to the list of crimes of violence. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 365<\/strong> (Rep. Seabaugh): Designates possession of a firearm by someone with a previous felony conviction as a crime of violence. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 547<\/strong> (Rep. Pressly): Mandates a bail hearing for subsequent arrests involving the possession of a firearm. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 700<\/strong> (Rep. Bagley): Creates habitual offender penalties for possession of marijuana for people under the age of 18. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 764<\/strong> (Rep. Miller): Authorizes a judge to place children in adult jails, if the child is charged with a violent crime. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 71<\/strong> (Sen. Connick): Authorizes the district attorney to prosecute a juvenile as an adult for certain offenses. 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Jones): Extends the early voting period from 18 days to seven days prior to an election rather than 14 days to seven days prior to an election. 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Zeringue): Provides increase in funding for early childcare, as well as education. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 183<\/strong> (Rep. Hughes): Prohibits the withholding of student transcripts for financial reasons. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 195<\/strong> (Rep. Freeman): Requires public schools to provide free menstrual products in student restrooms or other easily accessible locations. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 536<\/strong> (Rep. Cox): Lowers the minimum ACT score required for initial qualification for a TOPS-Tech Award from 17 to 15. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 616<\/strong> (Rep. McKnight): Broadens opportunity for participation in dual enrollment classes by eliminating financial barriers for students and parents. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 798<\/strong> (Rep. Duplessis): Prohibits state content standards and textbooks and other instructional materials that limit or restrict the teaching of African American history. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 254<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Creates the \u201cEducator Pipeline to Success Program\u201d. 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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 747<\/strong> (Rep. Garofalo): Requires instruction on the \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech and prohibits including certain concepts regarding sex, race, ethnicity, and national origin in content standards, curricula, textbooks, and staff professional development programs. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 837<\/strong> (Rep. Horton): Bans topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity from being taught in public schools. 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Foil): Requires the governing authority of each public school, including charter schools, to adopt policies relative to the installation and operation of cameras that record both video and audio in classrooms, upon the written request of a student’s parent or legal guardian. 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Marino): Immunizes visiting qualifying patients from prosecution for medical marijuana. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 190<\/strong> (Rep. Johnson): Authorizes certain nurse practitioners to recommend medical marijuana to patients. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 517<\/strong> (Rep. Selders): Creates Medical Advisory Council within the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections for advice\/consent hiring medical director, post-mortem reviews, and health care policies. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]SB 215<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Provides for the reasonable accommodations of employees who become temporarily disabled due to certain medical conditions. 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Green): Establishes a state hourly minimum wage of $11.65. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 311<\/strong> (Rep. Marcelle): Establishes a state hourly minimum wage of $10. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

HB 982<\/strong> (Rep. Duplessis): Establishes the Future of Louisiana Program and provides for the administration of, distributions from, and qualifications for such program.<\/p>\n

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ULLA OPPOSES:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Boudreaux): Provides for the building of an African-American military service members monument in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park. 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Selders): Designates Juneteenth, June 19th, as a state holiday. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||14px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]HB 382<\/strong> (Rep. Newell): Provides relative to race and national origin discrimination in education, employment, public accommodations, and housing opportunities. 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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]How can I submit public comment? [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Members of the public can appear in person to make a public statement during the meeting. You will be asked to complete a color-coded witness card to indicate your support for an item (green<\/span>) or opposition (red<\/span>). You can submit a statement in advance by emailing members of a committee in advance. You can check the posted agenda for a meeting to find the exact deadline to submit a prepared statement in advance. Comments are typically due the day prior to the committee meeting in order to be distributed to the committee members in advance. To learn more about contacting your representatives visit, http:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/legis\/HowDoI2.aspx?p=3#11<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]How can I see what bills are schedule for a particular committee? 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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Visit https:\/\/legis.la.gov\/Legis\/Committees.aspx?c=H<\/a> to see what legislators are on each committee. It lists the members and links to their individual pages and also includes their contact information. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow|800|||||||” text_text_color=”#c1272c” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}”]Additional Questions? 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