1983 Legislative Session Recap
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-07-08
Duration: 00:06:47
Subjects: Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1983 | Louisiana. Department of Environmental Quality | STATE BUDGET | Multibank holding companies | Banking Industry | Lotteries
Contributors:
- Ekings, Robyn Host
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Jefferson, William Speaker
- Kimball, Clyde Speaker
- Gee, Terry Speaker
- Rayburn, B.B. "Sixty" Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 8, 1983, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ recap of the major events at the 1983 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: the creation of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); the debate over the state budget; the defeat of a bill allowing multibank holding companies in the state; and the defeat of a bill creating a Louisiana Lottery. This report also includes highlights from Governor Dave Treen’s press conference on the conclusion of the session.