Rep. Mike Bayham

Maddy summaryHB 106 amends the name of a street within the Gentilly Development District in Orleans Parish, changing "Robert E. Lee Boulevard" to "Allen Toussaint Boulevard." The bill directly affects the geographic designation of this specific district area. It contains no substantive policy changes, only a technical correction to the street name referenced in the district's description. This is a procedural renaming bill with no new regulations or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryHCR 44 is a non-binding resolution urging the Louisiana State University School of Public Health to reconsider its recommended age for routine breast cancer screening. It does not change any current guidelines or mandate action; it simply asks the school to review its recommendations. The resolution is currently pending floor debate after passing committee review, but it has no legal effect on healthcare policies or patient care. This type of resolution expresses legislative opinion but does not alter medical practices.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 267) asks the U.S. Congress to increase federal funding for Louisiana sheriffs' offices in seven parishes (Claiborne, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Vernon, Webster, and Winn) that patrol the Kisatchie National Forest. It highlights that current federal Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding - approximately $400,000 - is insufficient to cover the costs of patrolling and responding to emergencies in the 608,487-acre forest, despite it being federally owned. The resolution requests Congress take action to provide adequate funding to support these local law enforcement efforts. It does not create new law but formally urges federal action.

Maddy summaryLouisiana's HR 167 requires public postsecondary institutions to develop or update anti-discrimination policies specifically addressing antisemitism, report related data to their management boards, and publicly share this information. The bill mandates that campuses annually notify students and staff about anti-discrimination policies, disciplinary actions, and complaint procedures at the start of each semester, while also requiring institutions to submit written reports on antisemitism complaints since Fall 2023 by December 31, 2025. Management boards must then compile and submit statewide summaries to the House Committee on Education and the attorney general by January 15, 2026. The legislation aims to foster safe campus environments for Jewish students and faculty by promoting policy transparency and compliance with federal civil rights laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Sons of the American Revolution's 250th Liberty Tree Celebration and encourages Louisiana parishes to plant Liberty Trees in historically significant locations or in honor of notable figures in American history. It specifies that trees should be native species (preferring oak), planted around Louisiana's Arbor Day (third Friday of January 2026), and accompanied by a commemorative plaque. The resolution does not create new laws but promotes symbolic commemoration of American history through local tree-planting initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 368) is a symbolic gesture by the Louisiana House of Representatives expressing support for President Trump's 2025 executive order imposing tariffs on imported seafood (10-40% rates) and regulatory reforms. It specifically commends these actions for benefiting Louisiana's commercial seafood industry, citing the state's reliance on fishing jobs and the goal of reducing the U.S. seafood trade deficit. The resolution does not create new policy or alter tariffs - it solely serves as a formal commendation directed to President Trump and Louisiana's congressional delegates. It passed unanimously in the Louisiana House on June 12, 2025, as a procedural statement.

Maddy summaryHR 265 is a non-binding resolution urging the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) to study ways to strengthen the state's electrical grid against electromagnetic threats, such as solar storms or man-made incidents. It does not mandate specific actions or funding but asks the LPSC to explore technology, policies, and cost recovery methods for grid hardening. The bill was passed unanimously (95-0) in the Louisiana legislature on June 10, 2025, after being amended to replace "direct" with "urge and request" to clarify its advisory nature. This resolution primarily affects the LPSC's future planning efforts, not grid operators or ratepayers directly. It focuses on policy exploration, not implementing new requirements or infrastructure changes.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana House resolution urges the EPA to fast-track testing and approval of a feral hog toxicant developed by LSU AgCenter. It specifically requests the EPA use an existing exemption (Limited Replicated Field Trials) to bypass the typical 10-year review process, directly affecting Louisiana agriculture which faces over $90 million in annual damages from feral hogs. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks federal agencies to expedite safety testing for a sodium nitrite-based solution to address the invasive species threat.

Maddy summaryHR 358 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to provide detailed information about the Judge Seeber Bridge over the past seven years. It specifically asks for the number of annual closures, repair activities, and associated costs. The DOTD must submit a written report to the House Transportation Committee by January 15, 2026. This resolution directly affects DOTD's reporting requirements and the public's access to transparency about a bridge critical for daily commuters between New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 347) urges the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to seek formal input and approval from state lawmakers representing a parish *before* allocating or reallocating transportation funding for projects in that area. It directly affects parishes on the DOTD's priority funding list or those receiving transportation funds, requiring DOTD to consult with their local legislative delegation (state representatives and senators) on project decisions. The key provision mandates that DOTD obtain this input prior to final funding decisions, aiming to increase local accountability and ensure projects align with community priorities. The resolution passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on June 10, 2025, but remains a non-binding request to DOTD.