Rep. Jacob Braud

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 summaryThis is a Louisiana state resolution (not a federal bill), memorializing Congress to take specific actions regarding flood insurance. It requests Congress pass three proposed bills: the Flood Insurance Affordability Act (capping annual premium increases at 9%), the Risk Rating 2.0 Transparency Act (requiring FEMA to publish pricing data), and the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act (providing a 33% tax credit for low/middle-income households). The resolution aims to end FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 methodology, which homeowners in Louisiana coastal parishes and across the U.S. claim has caused significant premium hikes despite mitigation efforts. It directly affects homeowners facing unaffordable flood insurance costs under the current system.

Maddy summaryHR 247 is a resolution directing Louisiana's Special Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs to study two existing programs supporting veterans in the criminal justice system: the Veterans Court Program Treatment Act and the Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program. The committee must evaluate these programs to recommend potential revisions that better assist veterans with co-occurring mental health, substance use, and criminal justice challenges. The resolution requires the committee to submit a report to the House Judiciary Committee by March 9, 2026. This is a procedural step focused on program review, not new legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 349), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Clancy DuBos, a New Orleans journalist and former Gambit newspaper owner, on his retirement after 50 years in journalism. The resolution recognizes his career spanning ownership of Gambit, political commentary, and numerous journalism awards. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents - it is purely an expression of legislative appreciation for his contributions to New Orleans media.

Maddy summaryHB 474 clarifies which vehicles qualify as emergency vehicles for coroner investigations. It changes the law to specify that coroners, not a fixed list, can designate specific vehicles used in their investigations as emergency vehicles. This gives parish coroners flexibility to determine which vehicles meet emergency needs for their work. The bill directly affects coroners and their operational vehicles during investigations. The change is technical, updating the legal description without altering broader emergency vehicle rules.

Maddy summaryHCR 66 is a concurrent resolution urging Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles and State Police to study how to enforce the state's mandatory vehicle insurance law on out-of-state drivers. It directs them to examine methods for penalizing noncompliant drivers, potential temporary insurance solutions, and the impacts of impounding vehicles. The resolution specifically asks for a report by January 2026 on enforcement procedures and penalties, including how to handle incidents involving out-of-state drivers. This is a study request, not a new law, and directly affects drivers from neighboring states with high uninsured motorist rates (up to 14%). The study aims to inform future policy but does not change current enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Louisiana's Department of Transportation to study Geaux Pass toll system accessibility, specifically focusing on creating a local office in Belle Chasse (currently requiring residents to travel over 90 miles for service), addressing delays in implementing Geaux Pass for the Belle Chasse bridge, and exploring integration with the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and other states' toll systems. It directs the department to examine customer service improvements, causes of project delays, and potential cost savings from making Geaux Pass the sole statewide toll system. The study will cover feasibility of cross-state toll tag compatibility, revenue reporting, and driver issues with "open road tolling." A report must be submitted to the legislature by January 2026. The bill directly affects Belle Chasse residents and drivers using the Belle Chasse and Louisiana Highway 1 bridges, who currently face higher toll costs without Geaux Pass.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a task force to study the feasibility of building a regional water purification facility serving Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Charles parishes. The task force, composed of appointed representatives from these parishes and the City Services Coalition, will assess strategies for operation and management and submit a report to local authorities by March 15, 2026. The effort specifically addresses challenges like saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water quality in the region.

Maddy summaryHB 402 adds a new income tax deduction for veterans with service-connected disabilities, as defined under existing law (R.S. 47:297.26). This deduction directly affects qualifying veterans by reducing their taxable income, with an estimated fiscal impact of $11.3 million in state general fund revenue. The bill amends the tax code to include this deduction within Section 47:293(9)(a)(xxvii), replacing outdated references to other sections. The change provides a concrete tax benefit for veterans meeting specific disability criteria established by current law.

Maddy summaryHB 260 is a procedural bill that names itself "The Segus Jolivette Act" and adjusts section numbering within the legislation. It does not change any substantive homicide laws or affect specific individuals or policies. The bill’s sole provisions are administrative: naming the act after Segus Jolivette (a person likely recognized for contributions to criminal justice) and correcting section numbering. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes.