March 28, 2012
Capitol Beat

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Public Affairs, News
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-03-28
Duration: 00:02:04
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 2012 | Crime | Assault and battery | Military | Disabled veterans | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | Government | Copper theft
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Morris, Jay Speaker
- Jones, Jerry Speaker
- Honore, Dalton Speaker
- Harris, Lance Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from March 28, 2012, features State Representative Jay Morris and District Attorney Jerry Jones testifying in favor of Morris’ bill increasing the penalties for battery committed against United States Servicemen and disabled veterans. It also includes State Representative Lance Harris testifying on his bill creating the crime of theft of copper and other metals. Host: Charlie Whinham