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April 29, 2014

Capitol Beat

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2014-04-29

Duration: 00:01:44

Subjects: Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2014 | Politics | Government | Crime | Assault and battery | Sports officials | Law Enforcement | Concealed carry | Concealed weapons | Bars (Drinking establishments) | RESTAURANTS

Contributors:

  • Sanford, Shauna Host
  • Prechac, Glenn Speaker
  • Adley, Robert Speaker
  • Mills, Fred Speaker
  • Kostelka, Bob Speaker

Description

This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from April 29, 2014, features referee Glenn Prechac testifying before the Senate Judiciary C Committee on State Representative Cameron Henry’s bill increasing the penalties for battery against an official at a youth or high school sporting event. It also includes State Senator Bob Kostelka speaking in favor of a bill allowing law enforcement officials to carry concealed weapons in bars or restaurants. Host: Shauna Sanford