Rep. Danny McCormick

Maddy summaryHB 327 prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration (storing CO2 underground) beneath private property without the property owner's written consent. It directly affects property owners and companies seeking to use underground storage for CO2. The bill requires storage operators to obtain consent from property owners, with an exception only if the owner cannot be located after a reasonable search and good-faith effort. This creates a clear property rights requirement for underground CO2 storage projects in Louisiana.

Maddy summaryHB 500 addresses mineral rights for owners whose land contains carbon dioxide storage units. It requires operators of such storage projects to compensate nonconsenting mineral owners for the value of minerals they cannot access due to the unit, and to reimburse them for extra drilling costs if they drill through the unit to access minerals. The bill modifies Louisiana law to ensure mineral owners affected by carbon storage projects receive financial redress for lost access or increased expenses, directly impacting landowners with mineral interests beneath designated CO2 storage areas.

Maddy summaryHB 502 amends Louisiana law to clarify the approval process for the Caddo Parish Port Commission's use of a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program. It requires Caddo Parish's Sheriff, Parish Commission, and School Board to independently evaluate and document property tax abatements before approving the program for their respective portions. The bill ensures each entity can approve or deny the tax break for their area without affecting other entities' decisions. If some entities approve while others deny, the project may proceed only for the approved portions. This is a procedural bill affecting local tax approval procedures, not a substantive tax change.

Maddy summaryHB 499 sets rules for compensating landowners whose property is part of a carbon dioxide storage project in Louisiana. It requires that non-consenting landowners (those who didn’t agree to the project) receive at least the average compensation paid to consenting owners in the same project, with a minimum payment per acre. The bill also gives courts the authority to review if compensation is "just" if challenged, limiting review to the specific owner’s case and allowing courts to request necessary information. This directly affects property owners in areas designated for geologic carbon storage, ensuring fairer payment terms for those who did not voluntarily participate.

Maddy summaryHB 496 establishes minimum surface injection pressure limits for saltwater disposal wells in Bossier, Caddo, and Webster Parishes, directly affecting oil and gas operators using these wells. It sets three specific pressure thresholds based on well depth and daily fluid volume: 0.5 psi per vertical foot for deeper wells injecting under 3,000 barrels/day, and 0.25 psi per vertical foot for deeper wells injecting 3,000+ barrels/day or shallower wells (1,200 feet or less). Existing permit holders with stricter pressure limits can request modifications to comply with these new minimums. The bill does not apply to commercial disposal wells and focuses on regulating onsite or community saltwater disposal operations.

Maddy summaryHB 11 designates October 14th each year as a day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk across Louisiana. The bill creates no new laws or policies, merely establishing a ceremonial observance. It directly affects the state of Louisiana by requiring official recognition of this day. As a commemorative measure, it has no regulatory or financial impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summarySB 19 (Louisiana Senate bill) addresses rules for pharmacists dispensing ivermectin. It clarifies the effective date of the law through procedural amendments but does not specify substantive changes to ivermectin dispensing rules in the provided text. The bill passed the Senate 28-8 on April 30, 2025, and is now moving to the House. This legislation directly affects pharmacists and patients in Louisiana regarding ivermectin availability. The bill's policy details are not described in the provided text beyond its effective date provisions.

Maddy summarySB 101 amends Louisiana law to allow veterans and active military members aged 18 or older to carry concealed weapons near schools under specific conditions. It requires valid identification - such as a military ID, veteran-designated license, or DD-214 showing honorable discharge - to qualify for the exemption. This directly affects eligible veterans and military personnel who can now carry concealed weapons within 1,000 feet of school campuses. The bill modifies existing restrictions but does not change penalties for unauthorized weapon possession.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the substantive provisions or policy details of HB 371. While the bill title references "free exercise of religion" and it has progressed through committee and legislative stages, the bill text, summary, and specific mechanisms are missing from the given information. Without details on what the bill actually changes or who it affects, a factual summary of its policy content cannot be created. Procedural details (like amendments and committee actions) are noted, but not the concrete policy changes required for this summary.

Maddy summaryHB 575 amends liability provisions to allow the biological or legal father of an unborn child to sue for damages if a pregnancy is terminated unlawfully. This bill directly affects fathers who may now pursue legal action against those responsible for an unlawful pregnancy termination. The key change, reflected in the Senate amendment, expands the group eligible to file such lawsuits beyond current provisions. The bill is pending further legislative action after passing committee amendments. (Note: This summary reflects the bill's current proposed language, not enacted law.)