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HB 895 (Chair of House Administration of Criminal Justice)

LA House (2024)

1x

Combatting Illegal Alien Trespassers & Squatters

Killed the bill by not moving it through committee.

Against NumbersUSA

HB 895 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA House (2024)

1x

Combatting Illegal Alien Trespassers & Squatters

Allows a property to owner to request the sheriff to remove an unauthorized person(s) from their property. Within 12 hours of verifying the ownership of the property, the sheriff must serve all occupants with notice to immediately vacate. Does not limit the sheriff or property owner's ability to contact DHS, ICE, or CBP.

With NumbersUSA

HB 900 (Chair of House & Governmental Affairs)

LA House (2024)

1x

Requires disclosure of certain information related to candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives

Killed the bill by not moving it through committee.

Against NumbersUSA

HB 900 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA House (2024)

1x

Requires disclosure of certain information related to candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives

Prohibits non-citizens from being eligible to run for U.S. Senator or Representative and eligible candidates must designate whether they are natural born or naturalized citizens when qualifying. Their date of citizenship will appear on the ballot.

With NumbersUSA

LA 2024 (Session Accomplishments)

LA Senate (2024)

2x

Several new laws to combat border crisis or illegal immigration

The Senate President brought several pieces of substantive legislation up for a vote, ultimately ushering them across the finish line into law.

With NumbersUSA

LA 2024 (Session Accomplishments)

LA House (2024)

1x

Several new laws to combat border crisis or illegal immigration

The Speaker of the House ushered several pieces of substantive legislation through the process, ultimately ushering them through final passage votes and across the finish line into law.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Duplessis Amendment)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Would nullify the provisions of the bill if they contradict a federal consent decree, so a future pro-illegal immigration Presidential administration could allow for sanctuary policies.

Against NumbersUSA

SB 208 (House Passage)

LA House (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Prohibits sanctuary policies in state entities, law enforcement, or local governments. Requires law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and share information with ICE and CBP. Requires correctional facilities to temporarily house any illegal aliens subject to a detainer. If a state entity or local government violates the law, the AG can file suit against them, a court can enjoin the policy, and the governor can suspend any state funding sent to them.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA House (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Prohibits sanctuary policies in state entities, law enforcement, or local governments. Requires law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and share information with ICE and CBP. Requires correctional facilities to temporarily house any illegal aliens subject to a detainer. If a state entity or local government violates the law, the AG can file suit against them, a court can enjoin the policy, and the governor can suspend any state funding sent to them.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Prohibits sanctuary policies in state entities, law enforcement, or local governments. Requires law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and share information with ICE and CBP. Requires correctional facilities to temporarily house any illegal aliens subject to a detainer. If a state entity or local government violates the law, the AG can file suit against them, a court can enjoin the policy, and the governor can suspend any state funding sent to them.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Senate Concurrence)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Prohibits sanctuary policies in state entities, law enforcement, or local governments. Requires law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and share information with ICE and CBP. Requires correctional facilities to temporarily house any illegal aliens subject to a detainer. If a state entity or local government violates the law, the AG can file suit against them, a court can enjoin the policy, and the governor can suspend any state funding sent to them.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Prohibits sanctuary policies in state entities, law enforcement, or local governments. Requires law enforcement to enforce immigration laws and share information with ICE and CBP. Requires correctional facilities to temporarily house any illegal aliens subject to a detainer. If a state entity or local government violates the law, the AG can file suit against them, a court can enjoin the policy, and the governor can suspend any state funding sent to them.

With NumbersUSA

SB 208 (Willard Amendment)

LA House (2024)

4x

Immigration Enforcement in Louisiana

Would nullify the provisions of the bill if they contradict a federal consent decree, so a future pro-illegal immigration Presidential administration could allow for sanctuary policies.

Against NumbersUSA

SB 212 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA Senate (2024)

10x

Loosens rules for the issuance of a driver's permit or license.

Removes the requirement to show proof of lawful presence to receive a license. Instead, applicants just need to intend to obtain lawful presence as soon as possible. Also allows foreign documents to be used for identification when applying for a license.

Against NumbersUSA

SB 279 (Chair of Transportation and Highways and Public Works)

LA Senate (2024)

3x

Prohibits illegal aliens from driving on state roads

Killed the bill by not moving it through committee.

Against NumbersUSA

SB 279 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA Senate (2024)

7x

Prohibits illegal aliens from driving on state roads

Prohibits illegal aliens from driving on LA highways and provides that law enforcement notify ICE for possible deportation. Provides the same (misdemeanor) penalties for driving while illegally present as driving without automobile insurance.

With NumbersUSA

SB 388 (House Criminal Justice Committee)

LA House (2024)

2x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Weakens the maximum penalties for first offense of unlawful entry from one year to six months imprisonment and from $4,000 to $1,000 fine.

Against NumbersUSA

SB 388 (House Passage)

LA House (2024)

4x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Creates the crimes of unlawful entry and unlawful reentry by an illegal alien into the state. Penalties for violating these provisions include imprisonment and fines. Authorizes an interstate compact to deter illegal immigration into the state and assist border states with entry or reentry by illegal aliens.

With NumbersUSA

SB 388 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Creates the crimes of unlawful entry and unlawful reentry by an illegal alien into the state. Penalties for violating these provisions include imprisonment and fines. Authorizes an interstate compact to deter illegal immigration into the state and assist border states with entry or reentry by illegal aliens.

With NumbersUSA

SB 388 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA House (2024)

4x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Creates the crimes of unlawful entry and unlawful reentry by an illegal alien into the state. Penalties for violating these provisions include imprisonment and fines. Authorizes an interstate compact to deter illegal immigration into the state and assist border states with entry or reentry by illegal aliens.

With NumbersUSA

SB 388 (Senate Concurrence)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Creates the crimes of unlawful entry and unlawful reentry by an illegal alien into the state. Penalties for violating these provisions include imprisonment and fines. Authorizes an interstate compact to deter illegal immigration into the state and assist border states with entry or reentry by illegal aliens.

With NumbersUSA

SB 388 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2024)

4x

Criminalizing Illegal Entry & Presence

Creates the crimes of unlawful entry and unlawful reentry by an illegal alien into the state. Penalties for violating these provisions include imprisonment and fines. Authorizes an interstate compact to deter illegal immigration into the state and assist border states with entry or reentry by illegal aliens.

With NumbersUSA

SB 436 (House Passage)

LA House (2024)

3x

SAVE Act for Voting

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

With NumbersUSA

SB 436 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA Senate (2024)

3x

SAVE Act for Voting

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

With NumbersUSA

SB 436 (Senate Concurrence)

LA Senate (2024)

3x

SAVE Act for Voting

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

With NumbersUSA

SB 436 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2024)

3x

SAVE Act for Voting

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

With NumbersUSA

SCR 32 (House Passage)

LA House (2024)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests the Dept. of Corrections to publish data on inmates, including who is being held on behalf of ICE and U.S. Marshalls.

With NumbersUSA

SCR 32 (Introduction & Cosponsorship)

LA Senate (2024)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests the Dept. of Corrections to publish data on inmates, including who is being held on behalf of ICE and U.S. Marshalls.

With NumbersUSA

SCR 32 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2024)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests the Dept. of Corrections to publish data on inmates, including who is being held on behalf of ICE and U.S. Marshalls.

With NumbersUSA

HB 615 (Chair of House Commerce)

LA House (2023)

1x

Assesses fees on remittances of money to foreign countries

Killed the bill by not moving it through committee.

Against NumbersUSA

HB 615 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA House (2023)

3x

Assesses fees on remittances of money to foreign countries

Adds fees to remittances to foreign countries in an attempt to deter illegal immigration. The fees are $5 for a transaction under $500 and 5% of the amount exceeding that. The fees will go to a new Louisiana Teachers' Salary Support Fund to be used for salary increases for teachers, to offset costs of ESL programs, or both.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 7 (House Passage)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Fentanyl

Requests U.S. Congress to take action to stop the influx of fentanyl coming into the U.S. from Mexico and China.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 7 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Fentanyl

Requests U.S. Congress to take action to stop the influx of fentanyl coming into the U.S. from Mexico and China.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 7 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Fentanyl

Requests U.S. Congress to take action to stop the influx of fentanyl coming into the U.S. from Mexico and China.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 8 (House Passage)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests a monthly joint report from LA's Dept. Homeland Security and State Police to the legislature on various security threats, including illegal immigration statistics and releases by ICE.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 8 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests a weekly joint report from LA's Dept. of Homeland Security and State Police to the legislature on various security threats, including illegal immigration statistics and releases by ICE.

With NumbersUSA

HCR 8 (Senate Passage)

LA Senate (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Immigration Statistics Reporting

Requests a monthly joint report from LA's Dept. Homeland Security and State Police to the legislature on various security threats, including illegal immigration statistics and releases by ICE.

With NumbersUSA

HR 183 (House Passage)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Border

Requests Gov. Edwards to be prepared to send the LA National Guard to Texas to help the state secure the border.

With NumbersUSA

HR 183 (Introduction & Cosponsorships)

LA House (2023)

1x

Non-binding Resolution on Border

Requests Gov. Edwards to be prepared to send the LA National Guard to Texas to help the state secure the border.

With NumbersUSA

LA 2023 (Session Failure)

LA House (2023)

1x

No new laws to combat border crisis or illegal immigration

Neither the Speaker of the House nor the Senate President brought an substantive legislation up for a vote, let alone passing any bills to strengthen Louisiana's laws during the worst border crisis in history. Failure of leadership.

Against NumbersUSA

LA 2023 (Session Failure)

LA Senate (2023)

1x

No new laws to combat border crisis or illegal immigration

Neither the Speaker of the House nor the Senate President brought an substantive legislation up for a vote, let alone passing any bills to strengthen Louisiana's laws during the worst border crisis in history. Failure of leadership.

Against NumbersUSA

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