May 15, 2012
Capitol Beat
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-05-15
Duration: 00:02:04
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 2012 | Government | DWI | Drunk driving | Traffic safety | Family violence | PARADES | Politics | Assault and battery | Louisiana. Legislature
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Mack, Sherman Speaker
- Wilford, Roena Speaker
- Bishop, Wesley Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from May 15, 2012, features: State Representative Sherman Mack testifying on his bill increasing the amount of jail time required for a second DWI offense in a one-year period; Roena Wilford of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority testifying in favor of a bill increasing the penalty for second offense domestic battery; and State Representative Wesley Bishop testifying on his bill toughening the penalties for shooting a firearm at a parade. Host: Charlie Whinham