Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Louisiana

Political Activism

Louisiana State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Louisiana.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Louisiana has 39 Senators and 105 House members. The terms in both chambers is four years.

This state has 12-year term limits in both chambers.

Qualifications for both chambers are the same. You must be at least 18 years of age, have lived in the district for at least one year and be a resident of the state for at least two years.
In even numbered years, the legislature convenes at noon on the last Monday in March and can only meet for no longer than 60 legislative days during an 85 day period. In odd numbered years, there is a limited jurisdiction session. It convenes at noon on the last Monday in April for no longer than 45 legislative days with in a 60 day period.

Both chambers are controlled by the Republicans. The governor of the state is a Democrat.

To learn more about the Louisiana Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

H.B.1003

2022

Creates the Louisiana Family and Medical Leave Benefits Act

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 4/6/2022

‍Author: LA Rep. Barbara Carpenter (D-LA-063)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: To amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(12) and to enact Chapter 6-B of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 23:671 through 688, relative to family and medical leave benefits; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility to receive and payment of benefits; to provide for the calculation and duration of benefits; to provide for leave and job protection; to prohibit discrimination; to provide for the coordination of benefits; to provide for enforcement; to provide for elective coverage for self-employed individuals; to provide for the administration of the program; to provide for civil penalties for violations; to provide for legislative oversight; to provide for public outreach; to provide for the sharing of technology; to provide for confidentiality of records and an exception to the public records law; to provide for an effective date; to create a special fund in the treasury, and to provide for related matters.

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H.B.663

2022

Provides relative to resignation from labor organizations and certain professional associations - OPPOSE

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/14/2022

‍Author: LA Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Frieman (R-LA-074)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: To amend and reenact R.S. 17:438(A) and (D), R.S. 23:890(F)(1), and R.S. 42:456(A)(1) and 457.1 and to enact R.S. 17:438(E) and R.S. 42:457.2, relative to labor organizations; to provide for resignation from labor organizations for teachers, other school employees, and public employees; to provide for resignation from professional law enforcement and firefighter association dues; to provide for labor organization and union dues; to provide for collective bargaining agreements and contracts; to provide for payroll deductions; to provide for severability; and to provide for related matters.

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H.B.821

2020

Provides relative to the training, registration, and certification of fire-stopping material applicators - SUPPORT

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Date of Last Action:* 11/11/2020

‍Author: LA Rep. Jean-Paul Coussan (R-LA-045)

‍Topics: Fire Stop

‍Summary: To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1603, relative to fire-resistant material applicators and fire-stopping material applicators; to provide for training, registration, and certification; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations; to provide for fines; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters.

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2008)

Steve Scalise (R)

2nd District:

(Since 2021)

Troy Carter (D)

3rd District:

(Since 2017)

Clay Higgins (R)

4th District:

(Since 2017)

Mike Johnson (R)

5th District:

(Since 2021)

Julia Letlow (R)

6th District:

(Since 2015)

Garrett Graves (R)

Senators

Bill Cassidy (R)

(Since 2015)

John Kennedy (R)

(Since 2017)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Louisiana. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Louisiana.

Resident Agent Requirement? No.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Federal and out of state PACs are not required to register or report to Louisiana as long as they:
    • Do not receive more than 50 percent of their contributions from the donors within the state and
    • Do not spend more than $20,000 in Louisiana.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $5,000

Legislative Official: $2,500

Local Candidate: $1,000

PAC: $5,000/$2,500/$1,000

Political Party: $100,000

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $10,000

Legislative Official: $5,000

Local Candidate: $2,000

PAC: $10,000/$5,000/$2,000

Political Party: $100,000

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh