Rep. Rashid Young

Co-sponsor HR 173

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Requests that the state Department of Education study and make recommendations relative to automated graduation progress monitoring initiatives to enhance timely high school graduation

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education to study and provide recommendations on using automated systems to track student graduation progress. The goal is to help school districts improve timely high school graduation rates by leveraging technology to monitor credits and transcripts. The bill highlights concerns about high dropout rates and the heavy workload of school counselors, suggesting that automation could assist in these areas. It does not mandate any specific changes but instead seeks guidance to inform future policy decisions for school districts.

Passed May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 101

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY: Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the role of ACT and WorkKeys scores in the school and district accountability system

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to examine how ACT and WorkKeys test scores are currently used in school and district accountability systems. The board is required to complete this study and submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education before the start of the 2025 legislative session. A copy of the resolution is also to be sent to the president of the State Board. The measure focuses on gathering information about these specific standardized tests rather than changing how schools are evaluated at this time.

Passed May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 45

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates portions of certain highways. (8/1/24) (EN +$4,460 SG EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 51 in St. John the Baptist Parish as the "Arnold J. Labat Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between United States Highway 61 and Interstate 10. By officially naming this road, the legislation honors Arnold J. Labat, though it does not alter traffic rules or funding. The change is purely symbolic and applies only to the named portion of the highway within that parish.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 67

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EN +$3,360 SG EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 107

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 8, 2024, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, May 8, 2024, as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day at the Louisiana state capitol. It serves as a commemorative resolution honoring the fraternity's history, principles, and contributions to social justice and community service. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but instead formally recognizes the organization's impact within the state.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 209

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Ruston High School football team on winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2023 Division I Non-Select state championship

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 255

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COURTS: Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig)

Signed into law May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 183

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 704

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PHARMACIES: Creates the pharmacy benefit managers quality incentive program (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Passed Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track