Rep. Jacob Braud

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 633 revises the structure and operations of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East and Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank. It changes the board of commissioners' membership requirements for the Flood Protection Authority-East, including specific parish representation and professional qualifications. The bill also adds the executive director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to the nominating committee and designates them as its secretary. Furthermore, it adjusts timeframes for notifying about board vacancies and limits the consecutive terms commissioners can serve.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, acknowledging his contributions as an educator, coach, and public servant.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 70 designates Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as "Plaquemines Parish Day" at the Louisiana state capitol. This resolution formally recognizes the parish's historical significance, economic contributions, and cultural events.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana law to require that judicial salary increases for fiscal years 2020 and 2024 be funded directly by the judiciary, not by state general funds. It updates statute R.S. 13:50(3)(b) to clarify that these specific increases - based on the Judicial Compensation Commission's recommendations - must come from the judicial compensation fund. The change applies to judges' salaries as determined by the Commission's reports, including the referenced 2018 report. This is a technical adjustment to funding responsibilities, not a new policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.

Maddy summarySB 40 amends the Louisiana Seafood Safety Act to clarify administrative roles within the state's health oversight system. The bill makes minor text changes to remove redundant language and establishes a specific task force to support the commission, with the Senate Health and Welfare Committee chairman serving as its leader. These adjustments aim to streamline how the state manages seafood safety regulations without altering the core safety standards themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Twenty-Fifth Judicial District Court to hold specific criminal sessions west of the Mississippi River to improve judicial efficiency and access to legal representation. It permits these sessions to take place at a designated location for non-jury matters and summary proceedings, while explicitly stating that the law does not approve moving or relocating the Plaquemines Parish courthouse. The measure directly affects individuals involved in these specific types of criminal cases who may now have court hearings held at a different site.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing law regarding carbon dioxide sequestration on state lands and water bottoms in Louisiana. Its primary function is to add the word "Louisiana" to several sections of the original text to ensure the legislation applies specifically to that state. The bill does not introduce new policies or funding mechanisms but rather clarifies the geographic scope of current regulations.