In the News

2010

Governor Jindal Signs Tax Incentives into Law

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced that he signed nine tax incentive bills into law. Notably, he signed six tax incentives that will continue to make Louisiana more economically competitive, including HB 898 by Rep. Cameron Henry which increases the film production tax credit. From "Tax Topics", the official weblog of the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Home-schooling sports bill started on campaign trail

This article from The Advocate (Baton Rouge) tells how a campaign-trail promise led to HB 303, Cameron Henry's bill to allow home-schooled students to try out for sports at public schools.

Home school athletics bill is now law

Gov. Bobby Jindal signed House Bill 303 into law last week after making the measure part of his legislative package. The new law makes home-schooled students eligible to play sports at schools that are members of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association. From The Advocate (Baton Rouge).

Construction plan restores funds for loop

The Louisiana Legislature sent to the governor a proposed $4.7 billion state construction program Monday that included restoration of funding for the Baton Rouge loop project. From The Advocate (Baton Rouge).

La. House backs reversal of license price hike

La. House backs removal of $15 license price hike, against wishes of Jindal administration. From the Associated Press on Yahoo! Finance.

Bill to cut license fee hike OK’d in House

This article from The Advocate (Baton Rouge) discusses Rep. Henry's opposition to the Office of Motor Vehicle's $15 increase on driver's license fees.

Times-Picayune editorial on HB 340

The Times-Picayune comments on Cameron Henry's efforts to ensure the continued free exercise of religion in HB 340.

"Tebow Bill" picks up steam in the legislature

A WBRZ (Baton Rouge) story about Cameron Henry's bill to allow home-schooled children to participate in public school athletics.

Home school athletics proposal nearing final vote

This Times-Picayune article discusses Cameron Henry's House Bill 303, which allows home-schooled children to try out for organized sports at public schools.

La. House backs use of 'rainy day' fund

Louisiana's "rainy day" fund will be used to help plug a $319 million deficit and rebalance the state's budget with only six weeks left in the fiscal year, after the state House gave the proposal final legislative passage Monday. An Associated Press story in The Boston Globe.

Legislators dip into 'rainy day' fund to cover red ink

Commentary: Poll pointing Kennedy toward lieutenant governor’s race

Even though Gov. Bobby Jindal supported the effort to eliminate the position of lieutenant governor, the Louisiana Legislature had other ideas. In a 9-8 vote, a house committee voted to kill state Rep. Cameron Henry’s bill that would have stripped the office of its most important duties. From New Orleans CityBusiness.

Jindal’s plan strips state’s No. 2 office

HB812, sponsored by state Rep. Cameron Henry, R-New Orleans, would abolish the lieutenant governor’s office and make the secretary of state the second in line of succession to the governor. From The Advocate (Baton Rouge).

Eliminating lieutenant governor's office on tap today at the Capitol

The Times-Picayune notes Cameron Henry's efforts to eliminate the lieutenant governor's office. The functions of the office would be folded into the governor's office.

House panel narrowly kills bill to abolish tourism office overseen by lieutenant governor

This Times-Picayune article discusses Cameron Henry's efforts to eliminate the duties of the lieutenant governor's office.

Jindal taps DNR secretary to be interim lt. gov.

Gov. Bobby Jindal today nominated his natural resources secretary, Scott Angelle, to serve as interim lieutenant governor. From New Orleans CityBusiness.

NFL workers comp issue in balloons into statewide question in Louisiana

USWorkersComp.com summarizes the issues around Cameron Henry's HB 1097, which makes employees of Louisiana companies subject to Louisiana workers' compensation rules when they are working out of state.

Parents Push Bill Allowing Home-Schoolers to Play School Sports

EthicsDaily.com highlights Cameron Henry's efforts to open public school athletics to home-schooled children.

Bill allowing home-schoolers to play school sports pushed

This Times-Picayune article discusses Rep. Henry's HB 303, which allows home-schooled children to try out for public school sports teams.

Jefferson Parish Inspector General Groundwork Begins

Cameron Henry has filed House Bill 670, which would help clear the path for Jefferson Parish to establish an inspector generals office. The new law would remove barriers in state law that complicate the process of establishing the watchdog office. "What we can do is clear the way so if they decide to take whatever action it is, they don't have to wait for us," Henry said. "I wanted to clear any doubt and give them as much room to work as possible."