Tuesday afternoon, during a Zoom meeting organized by State Representative Joel Kitchens, another area lawmaker said he was not optimistic about the prospects of legislation designed to protect businesses that reopen from liability if a worker or patron contracts COVID-19. State Senator Andre Jacque says that with the legislature operating remotely, controversial subjects are nearly impossible to get through, especially if it is under the threat of a veto.

Jacque reminded others on the call that the issue is being debated at the federal level as well so a solution could come from Washington D.C.