legislative session 2014

State police spokesperson Brooks David says the law won’t be enforced until then.

Before the new law, a victim would still have to wait 6 months to a year to get a divorce.

New state laws taking effect Aug. 1 should impact behavior on Louisiana's roadways.

Retailers and EBT cardholders face penalties if they violate the law.

Fires have been the subject of growing complaints as more rural subdivisions sprout amid the farms.

These individuals are now exempt from some state licensing standards.

Senators made it optional for school districts because of signage costs.

The bill could help relieve long wait times at OMVs.

The bill aimed to keep lethal injection drugs secret to protect the companies that provide them.

Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, said her bill would increase voter turnout when electing the school district’s governing body.

Attorney Gary Evans said "Gwen's Law" would give the victim an opportunity to plea for her life.

The bill increases fines for litterers.

Louisiana ranks near the top when it comes to high rates of teen pregnancy and teens contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

The legislation stems back to the problem the Department of Corrections is having getting drugs used in lethal injections.

Supporters of the bill say the proposal is about giving the people of Louisiana better access to eye-care services.

Monroe Rep. Katrina Jackson said her legislation is about the safety of Louisiana's women.

There was some discussion that a spouse might claim a protective order to get divorced faster even if there is no evidence of domestic abuse.

The bill would raise the minimum GPA to qualify for TOPS from 2.5 to 2.75.

A 1991 law already allows doctors to prescribe marijuana — it just doesn't provide for a way to distribute it.

The restrictions included flying over power plants, water treatment facilities, banks and transportation systems, among others.