The Major Issues of the 1979 Legislative Session
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-07-13
Duration: 00:16:33
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1979 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | STATE BUDGET | Energy | 1970s energy crisis | Gasoline shortages | Rationing | Nuclear power plants | Government reorganization | Louisiana. Department of Natural Resources | Environment | HAZARDOUS WASTES | Sex Education | Education | Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education | Constitutional amendments | EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Jenkins, Woody Speaker
- Rambo, Dan Speaker
- Fernandez, Manny Speaker
- Oldhelm, John Speaker
- Bourque, Clarita Speaker
- Tenny, Thetus Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 13, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a recap of the major issues and debates of the 1979 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These issues include: the state budget; energy-related legislation; the gasoline shortage; the safety of nuclear power plants; the reorganization of the state’s environmental regulatory functions under the Department of Natural Resources; hazardous waste disposal guidelines; the optional teaching of sex education in public schools; a constitutional amendment aimed at shortening the terms of members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE); competency-based testing for students; and the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome