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We are supporting bills that link to and support what people have said matters most.<\/strong><\/em>
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TOPIC MENU<\/p>\n

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The 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session <\/span>ended on Thursday, June 10.<\/span><\/div>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_slider disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_image=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/COLLAGE-PEOPLE-BW-RED_COLLAGE-OF-PEOPLE-BW.png” background_position=”top_left” auto=”on” auto_speed=”7600″ disabled=”on” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”][et_pb_slide heading=”POLICIES IMPACT PEOPLE” image=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WEB-HEADER-WHITE2.png” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”on” text_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.71)” admin_title=”POLICY PRIORITIES” text_border_radius=”14px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ header_font=”Barlow Semi Condensed|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#c1272c” header_font_size=”48px” body_font=”||||” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.4em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/COLLAGE-PEOPLE-BW-RED_COLLAGE-OF-PEOPLE-BW.png” background_enable_image=”on” background_position=”top_center” button_on_hover=”on” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-162c098d-92be-4547-892d-f7859ea86008%22:%91%93}” sticky_transition=”on”]The Urban League of Louisiana developed its Policy Agenda for the 2021 Legislative Session by listening to residents across the state of Louisiana about the issues that they care about. The policy priorities included for the 2021 session are based on the top priorities from residents.
\n[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_menu menu_id=”6″ submenu_direction=”downwards” fullwidth_menu=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ menu_font=”Raleway|on||on|” menu_font_size=”15px” menu_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#c1272d” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” disabled=”on”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_menu][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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}”]ABOUT:<\/b>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]The Urban League of Louisiana is an affiliate of the National Urban League that works to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights for African Americans and others seeking equity across Louisiana. 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 2021 Legislative Session by listening to residents across the state of Louisiana through statewide events including the 2019 Listen and Learn Tour, the 2019 Policy Work Groups, and the 2019 and 2021 Empowerment and Policy Conferences. 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

\u00a0We are supporting bills that link to and support what people have said matters most.<\/strong><\/em>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
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HB 285<\/strong> (Rep. James): Increases the amount of time a voter may remain in the voting machine from no more than three minutes to at least five minutes and authorizes election officials to allocate additional time in an equitable manner if the ballot is lengthy or complex.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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HB 378<\/strong> (Rep. Jenkins): Streamlines voter registration for people who are placed on probation but are not incarcerated.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||3px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”16px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]SB 224<\/strong> (Sen. Cloud): Prohibits the use of ballot drop boxes. This bill unnecessarily creates barriers to voting.
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\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||5px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
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SB 34<\/strong> (Sen. Fields): Increases police accountability. Requires any law enforcement agency that utilizes body worn cameras to have a policy regarding the activation and deactivation; requires any law enforcement motor vehicle that is equipped with a dash camera that has the technology to automatically record upon the activation of the motor vehicle’s police emergency lights; prohibits the use of choke holds and carotid holds, with some exception; provides that no law enforcement officer shall seek, execute, or participate in the execution of a no-knock search warrant, except in specific cases.<\/p>\n

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HB 84<\/strong> (Rep. Marcelle): Authorizes certain persons no longer under an order of imprisonment or on probation or parole for a felony to serve on a jury in civil and criminal cases.<\/p>\n

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HB 145<\/strong> (Rep. Bryant):\u00a0Provides same good time release options to people sentenced between 1997 and 2008.<\/p>\n

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HB 248<\/strong> (Rep. James): Decreases probation and parole fees for certain offender<\/p>\n

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HB 46<\/strong> (Rep. James): Citizens arrested for misdemeanors in Louisiana can spend up to 45 days in jail without even being charged with a crime. This legislation will reduce that to 5 days.<\/p>\n

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HB 106<\/strong> (Rep. Carpenter):\u00a0Requires a defense lawyer to advise a defendant of all consequences\u00a0associated with\u00a0a plea before a judge may enter that plea.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 271<\/strong> (Rep. Marcelle): Creates a Transitional Residential Pilot Program for female offenders in the state of Louisiana
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 430<\/strong> (Rep. James): This bill decreases the number of days an officer can evade questioning and increases transparency by requiring sustained complaints about an officer to remain on file for at least ten years.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 68<\/strong> (Rep. Landry): Bans solitary confinement for individuals with mental illness.
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\u200bHB 254<\/strong> (Rep. Nelson): Provides parole eligibility for all juveniles.<\/p>\n

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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 604<\/strong> (Rep. James): The stigma of a criminal record too often leads employers to pass on otherwise qualified applicants. This bill makes it easier to remove criminal convictions from public records thus increasing employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 609<\/strong> (Rep. Jordan): Prohibits qualified immunity defense that protects officers from civil liability for excessive force and\/or death.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]SB 16<\/strong> (Sen. Peterson): Terminates the use of private prisons, for-profit prison contractors in Louisiana.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||3px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
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\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||5px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
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HB 60<\/strong> (Rep. Brass): Extends the duration of the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force, which will strengthen education opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n

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HB 304<\/strong> (Rep. Lyons): Requires the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to coordinate and report data relative to early childhood care and education and to consider this data when allocating certain funding; also requires the creation of a program for providing instructional materials for home use.<\/p>\n

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SB 10<\/strong> (Sen. Fields): Requires mandatory kindergarten attendance and requires compulsory school attendance beginning at age 5.<\/p>\n

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SB 211<\/strong> (Sen. Jackson): Requires in-service training for teachers and certain other school personnel on adverse childhood experiences and trauma-informed education.<\/p>\n

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HB 411<\/strong> (Rep. Hughes): Provides a comprehensive revision of present law, applicable to all public schools, including charter schools; includes requirement for the Dept. of Education to publish data on disciplinary removals.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>SB 214<\/strong> (Sen. Jackson): Provides relative to individual graduation plans and high school curriculum options.<\/p>\n

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HB 136<\/strong> (Rep. Carpenter): Provides relative to suspensions and expulsions of public school students, includes prohibiting suspension of students for uniform violations to apply to students in all grades (rather than just pre-K through 5th).<\/p>\n

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<\/strong><\/strong>SB 86<\/strong> (Sen. 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.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”22px||12px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]HB 494<\/strong> (Rep. Mincey): Requires a written agreement between affected public school governing authorities and a parent for a student to attend the public school of his choice. Removes school performance letter grade and school capacity requirements. It appears as if these will be independent agreements for enrollment, attendance and transportation outside of a central enrollment system.
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HB 190<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Requires health insurance coverage for maternity services provided by certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, and doulas and further requires that Medicaid rates paid for health services delivered by midwives be at least equal to the Medicare rates for those services.<\/p>\n

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HCR 16<\/strong> (Rep. Hughes): Requests the La. Department of Health to study the impact of COVID-19 on the public sector workforce of this state and to report findings of the study to the legislature on or before Feb. 1, 2022.<\/p>\n

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SB 133<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Provides relative to the prioritization of health equity by the Louisiana Department of Health.<\/p>\n

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SB 215<\/strong> (Sen. Barrow): Provides for the reasonable accommodations of employees who become temporarily disabled due to certain medical conditions.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 468<\/strong> (Rep. Landry): Provides relative to the extension of medicaid coverage for individuals experiencing postpartum; provide postpartum medicaid coverage to eligible pregnant individuals who qualify under the state’s Medicaid plan, 1 year after the end of their pregnancy.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 598<\/strong> (Rep. Green): Requires the La. Department of Health to apply for a Medicaid demonstration waiver to support and improve the delivery of inpatient mental health services; purpose is to secure additional funding for much-needed enhancements to the mental health treatment system and provide effective mental health care to individuals with serious mental illness.
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HB 707 (formely HB 480)<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Prohibits employment discrimination based on criminal history records and creates the Fair Chance Hiring Act. Everyone deserves a fair chance to work and support themselves and their families.<\/p>\n

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HB 189<\/strong> (Rep. Phelps): Prohibits race discrimination based on natural hairstyles.<\/p>\n

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\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 299<\/strong> (Rep. James): Increases the amount of the earned income tax credit from 5% to 10% and makes the 10% amount permanent.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 659<\/strong> (Rep. Willard): Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers claiming a dependent less than eighteen years of age.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]SB 7 and SB 49<\/strong> (Carter and Peterson): Establishes a requirement that if the federal minimum wage is raised, the state minimum wage shall also be raised to that level. Louisiana ranks near the top in the number of people working for the federal $7.25 minimum wage. Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson ‘s bills proposes graduate minimum wage increases that guarantee working people a living wage.
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\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px||5px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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>
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HB 374<\/strong> (Rep. Duplessis): Creates greater protections to renters who were evicted as a result of COVID, while also giving landlords more accurate information during the screening process.<\/p>\n

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SB 105<\/strong> (Sen. Boudreaux): Provides for the building of an African-American military service members monument in the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021Passed-bar.png” title_text=”2021Passed bar” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” transform_scale=”80%|80%” custom_padding=”|25px|||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||18px|||”]HB 554<\/strong> (Rep. 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.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||14px|||”]<\/p>\n

HB 382<\/strong> (Rep. Newell): Provides relative to race and national origin discrimination in education, employment, public accommodations, and housing opportunities. This bill is centered around the eradication of race-based hair discrimination: discrimination on the basis of African descendants’ natural hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists or bantu knots.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”22px||12px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_divider color=”#c1272c” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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=”voice” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ custom_padding=”4px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”14px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/urbanleaguela.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Use-your-Voicev2.png” title_text=”Use your Voicev2″ show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” use_border_color=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”ECON” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ 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”]USE YOUR VOICE
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ECON” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ text_font=”Barlow|500|||||||” text_font_size=”19px” 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”]The Urban League of Louisiana encourages all residents to engage in the legislative process by contacting their legislators and the committees that are making decision on policies that impact our lives and communities.
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”18px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”11px||13px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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?
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]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) or opposition (red). For more information on in-person appearances, please refer to this guide: house.louisiana.gov\/H_Citizens\/GeneralCitizensGuide.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

You can submit a statement in advance by emailing members<\/strong> 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.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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?
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]Visit https:\/\/legis.la.gov\/Legis\/ByCmte.aspx<\/a> to see the upcoming meetings schedule and click on the meeting to see the agenda that will include the bills that will be heard.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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 who is serves on a committee and find their contact information?
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Barlow||||||||” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”||24px|||”]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.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _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? Click here to visit the official LA Legislative FAQ page.<\/a><\/span>
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\nNOTE: Endorsing as an organization means you give permission to be listed publicly as an endorsing organization. Endorsing as an individual means you will be added to ongoing ULLA\u00a0communications, but your information will not be made publicly available.<\/em>
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