Rep. Danny McCormick

Maddy summaryHB 396 prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration (storing CO2 underground) beneath private property without the landowner's consent. The bill directly affects energy companies or projects seeking to store CO2 underground on privately owned land. Its key provision requires explicit property owner permission for any subsurface CO2 storage, amending existing law to clarify this requirement. The bill does not restrict CO2 capture, surface storage, or activities on public land. It is currently pending in the Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 341 repeals Louisiana's motion picture production tax credit for applications received on or after July 1, 2025, and reduces the individual income tax rate from 3% to 2.75% effective January 1, 2027. This bill directly affects Louisiana residents through lower income taxes and film production companies that previously relied on the credit for tax incentives. Key provisions include terminating the credit for new projects after 2025 and implementing the lower tax rate starting in 2027. The changes take effect upon the governor's signature or after the legislative session ends.

Maddy summaryHB 229 exempts certain basic groceries and beverages from local sales tax in Louisiana, including food for home consumption, dairy products, soft drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables, and packaged foods. This change directly affects local retailers selling these items, as they will no longer collect local sales tax on qualifying purchases. The bill amends existing tax law to mandate these exemptions, specifically targeting everyday food and drink items commonly bought for home use. It does not affect state-level sales tax or other taxable goods. The bill is currently under review by the Ways and Means Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 555 would establish penalties for healthcare providers who violate medical intervention standards, directly affecting hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities. It sets a $5,000 fine for the first violation and $25,000 for subsequent violations, plus investigation costs and attorney fees. The bill also requires the attorney general to create a system for reporting, investigating, and collecting these fines. This legislation focuses on enforcement of medical treatment compliance without restricting other legal actions.

Maddy summaryHB 480 is a technical correction bill that updates the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission's description in existing law. It removes all references to "Bossier Parish" from the bill text, ensuring the Commission's authority is correctly described as applying only to Caddo Parish. The bill does not change any tax policies or create new obligations - the "payment in lieu of taxes" program remains unchanged. This is a routine wording fix with no substantive policy impact on the Port Commission or affected taxpayers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws regarding pharmaceutical reimbursements to apply only to contracted pharmacists or pharmacies that do not own more than five shares or a five percent interest in a pharmaceutical wholesale group purchasing organization or vendor. The key provision restricts the scope of the reimbursement rules to ensure they target independent pharmacies rather than those with significant ownership stakes in drug supply chains. By adding this specific limitation, the legislation clarifies which entities must comply with the current reimbursement requirements without changing the underlying financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 854 amends existing rules for the state wildlife rehabilitation program by extending a specific time limit from one day to two days and requiring that a notice be included in a particular process. These changes adjust procedural requirements for individuals or organizations working with injured wildlife to ensure they have adequate time and proper documentation. The bill does not create new programs or alter funding but instead refines how current regulations are applied to rehabilitation efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 467 is a procedural bill that amends the state code to update references regarding the sale of raw milk and commercial animal feeds. The legislation modifies existing sections to include new requirements for monthly salmonella testing, record-keeping, and labeling standards for raw milk producers. It also grants the commissioner of agriculture the authority to temporarily suspend the sale of raw milk if it poses an immediate health threat, while allowing legislative committees to review and override such suspensions. Because the bill text indicates no impact on current laws and primarily serves to align statutory references, it functions as a technical update rather than introducing new substantive policy.

Maddy summaryHB 122 amends existing education laws to clarify that public school teachers are not required to provide classroom instruction on topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill explicitly defines "classroom instruction" to exclude activities such as answering student questions, grading, discussing literature, or implementing anti-bullying programs. By narrowing the scope of required teaching, the legislation aims to prevent schools from being mandated to teach these specific subjects as part of their standard curriculum.