Rep. Delisha Boyd

Maddy summaryHB 541 is a minor technical amendment that changes the word "person's" to "individual's" in the state law regarding the nonconsensual sharing of private images. This specific wording adjustment does not alter the legal requirements or penalties for the crime but updates the terminology within the statute. The bill directly affects the text of the law itself rather than introducing new rules or changing how the offense is prosecuted. By passing through committee and being ordered for a final reading, the bill moves closer to becoming part of the official criminal code.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the criminal penalties for individuals who unlawfully disrupt the operation of a school. It directly affects people charged with interfering with school activities by raising the maximum jail time to six months and increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 for lesser offenses. For more serious disruptions, the bill mandates a prison sentence of at least one year and up to five years, which may include hard labor, in addition to potential fines. These changes apply to anyone convicted of violating the existing laws against school disruption.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous law regarding tax exemptions in Orleans Parish by adding a specific notice requirement. It mandates that the Orleans Parish assessor must publish a notice of intention to introduce the act, as required by the Louisiana Constitution. The change applies directly to the administrative process for handling tax exemption applications in that parish. No new fees or substantive policy changes are introduced by this amendment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the language of HB 544 regarding the Regional Transit Authority by inserting a specific text change in the Senate Committee's version. The amendment modifies the bill's structure to align with provisions approved by the Senate on May 6, 2024. It does not introduce new policies or funding but serves as a procedural correction to the legislative text.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate in Louisiana featuring the text "LSU Baseball National Champions." The legislation directs the Department of Public Safety to design and sell these plates, which will be available to any vehicle owner in the state. By adding this new option to the list of approved specialty plates, the bill allows drivers to display their support for the LSU baseball team on their vehicles. The text of the law is updated to include this specific plate design within the existing regulations governing vehicle license plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools in Louisiana to adopt a single, uniform ten-point grading scale for assigning letter grades. Under the new rules, a score of 90 to 100 earns an A, 80 to 89 earns a B, 70 to 79 earns a C, 60 to 69 earns a D, and 0 to 59 earns an F. While this standard applies to most public schools, it explicitly excludes schools operated by the U.S. Department of Defense on military installations and does not apply to charter schools, which remain exempt from this specific mandate. The legislation also removes the previous requirement for the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee the implementation of a grading scale.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution formally commends the Omicron Lambda Omega Chapter of the Crescent City Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, to mark the fortieth anniversary of its charter. The measure recognizes the chapter's long history of community service, including its establishment of scholarships for local university students and its annual health fair that provides free medical screenings. It also highlights the group's ongoing efforts to support women with breast cancer and its current initiatives focused on family empowerment and social justice. Ultimately, the bill serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives for the sorority's contributions to the local community.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies and school districts to provide more detailed reports on how federal and state funds are used for mental health services. The key change mandates that these reports include specific information such as the budget unit, program description, funding sources, and demographic data including the number of individuals with disabilities. By standardizing these reporting requirements, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding the allocation and use of public money for mental health programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Tall Timbers Crime Prevention and Improvement District in New Orleans to fund local crime prevention efforts. It sets the annual fee for property owners in the district at $30 for the first two years, after which the fee may increase to a maximum of $250 per year per parcel. The legislation creates a specific board to oversee the district and manage these funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill contains only minor text corrections to the formatting and capitalization of medical specialty names within the existing in vitro fertilization law. It does not introduce any new policies, change legal requirements, or directly affect individuals or organizations. The changes simply adjust specific words to lowercase and remove a punctuation mark to improve consistency in the document.