Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study the feasibility of creating a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers, a series of large-scale military exercises from 1940 and 1941. The study must be conducted in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum and the National WWII Museum and will examine potential locations, estimated costs, the inclusion of conference space, and the possibility of affiliating the new museum with the National WWII Museum. The department is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to state legislative committees by March 1, 2027. This resolution focuses on planning and research rather than immediately funding or constructing the facility.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to update science and health education standards to include the science of human growth and development, specifically covering prenatal growth and fetal development. It asks the board to provide age-appropriate instructional materials, such as high-definition ultrasound videos or computer-generated animations, on its website to support teaching these topics. The resolution also requires the board to submit a written report to state education committees by March 1, 2027, detailing any actions taken in response to these requests. This is a non-binding concurrent resolution that urges the board to consider these changes rather than mandating them.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana laws governing prekindergarten programs by removing the requirement that nonpublic prekindergarten programs be licensed as early learning centers, while applying child safety and welfare standards to all school-based prekindergarten programs. The legislation allows the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to approve nonpublic prekindergarten programs and authorizes the board to adopt emergency rules when necessary. Key provisions include revised child-to-staff ratios that vary by age group and a phased implementation schedule, with stricter ratios taking effect starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill also clarifies definitions for "camp" and "early learning center" to distinguish between standalone programs and those attached to schools.
Maddy summaryHB 74 proposes creating a "Spectrum Alert" system in Louisiana to assist law enforcement in locating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who go missing. The bill requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a public notification system that verifies a child’s missing status, issues community alerts via text/email/flyers, and coordinates with private entities. It also mandates specialized training for officers on ASD responses and de-escalation tactics, while granting legal immunity to participating law enforcement, broadcasters, and others. The bill directly affects children with ASD, their families, and law enforcement agencies across Louisiana.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the valedictorians of the 2026 graduating class at Chalmette High School in Louisiana. It specifically names eight students - Celine Bioc, Maya Dufrene, Lillian Lai, Christian Miller, Jackson Nunez, Ella Tabora, Samantha Thornton, and Evan Ye - for achieving the highest grade point averages in their class. The document serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their academic excellence and leadership rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Tau Kappa Epsilon Week in New Orleans. The measure directly affects the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, which is holding its sixty-third biennial conclave in the city during that time. By officially naming the period, the resolution acknowledges the organization's presence and its stated principles of love, charity, and esteem. This is a commemorative action that recognizes the event rather than implementing new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules to update regulations for managing Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations. It establishes specific management zones around infected areas, prohibiting supplemental feeding and baiting in the inner zone while allowing it under strict conditions in the outer buffer zone. The legislation also defines clear procedures for creating, modifying, or removing these zones based on surveillance results and requires the use of identifiable boundaries like roads and waterways.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new pathway for establishing vocational and technical charter schools in Louisiana that bypass local school boards and go directly to the state board for approval. To qualify, these schools must offer programs aligned with high-demand, high-wage jobs in sectors like manufacturing, technology, and energy, and they must receive a formal resolution of support from the State Board of Commerce and Industry. The legislation allows up to 50% of student enrollment to be reserved for children of employees or residents working in the specific industry the school serves, while also permitting industry representatives to sit on the school's governing board. Additionally, the bill requires charter agreements to include memorandums of understanding with local businesses to provide support such as internships and career counseling.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws governing how domestic insurance companies can invest their money, specifically focusing on equity and preferred stock holdings. It sets limits on how much of an insurer's assets can be invested in stocks from a single company, requiring that such investments stay below three percent of admitted assets, while also capping total preferred stock holdings at twenty-five percent of admitted assets. The legislation distinguishes between life insurers and other types of insurers, imposing stricter rules on life insurers regarding unlisted equity investments and prohibiting short selling without owning the underlying assets. Additionally, it gives insurance regulators the authority to require insurers to treat investments in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds as direct ownership of underlying assets for evaluation purposes. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for maintaining insurer solvency while allowing regulated investment flexibility.
Maddy summarySB 32 establishes the Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within Louisiana's Department of Health to improve support for families experiencing pregnancy loss or infant death. The bill requires hospitals providing maternity care to receive staff training on supporting grieving parents, access to bereavement resources (like counseling referrals), and perinatal bereavement devices. It prioritizes hospitals serving high-risk patients, delivering many babies, or lacking current bereavement resources. The initiative can fund these services using voluntary monies, including federal grants and donations, without imposing new taxes.