HB 542 by Rep. Steve Carter - Increases the gas and diesel tax. The bill has not been scheduled as of 4.29.19.

HB 354 by Rep. Reid Falconer - Removes the civil engineering exemption from the architecture law. The bill was heard in House Commerce Committee on April 29, 2019. Raymond Reaux, Will Potier (non ACEC member) and Doreen Brasseaux testified against the bill. La Municipal Association and the La Police Jury Association also testified in opposition. Several red cards in opposition were submitted. Proponents testifying were Buddy Raymond, Steve Mayer, James Guillory, Fabian Patin and Dale Clary (attorney with Long Law Firm). The hearing for HB 354 lasted 1.5 hours. Following testimony the bill was voluntarily deferred by the author. Thank you to all members who contacted legislators to voice opposition.

HB 196 by Rep. Reid Falconer - Removes LaPELS from the statute that provides for a 6 month notification period to a licensee after a complaint is filed. The original bill, requested by LES, exempted LaPELS completely from the law that provides for the statute of limitations on disciplinary actions by boards and commissions which includes LaPELS. The bill was amended to only exempt LaPELS from the section of law relative to the notification period. ACECL feels there should be a specific period in law for notification and has advised LES and LaPELS. The amended bill was heard on April 29 in the House Commerce Committee and passed unanimously.