Rep. Rashid Young

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 332) formally commends Homer High School in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary (established 1900). It recognizes the school’s historical milestones, including its early graduates, athletic championships (four state football titles), academic programs, and contributions to the community. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial. It directly affects Homer High School by honoring its legacy through official legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 334 is a ceremonial resolution formally honoring Valena Purvis Lane for her lifelong contributions to education, community service, and the humanities in Louisiana. It specifically recognizes her career as a public school teacher, former executive director of the Grambling Housing Authority, and leader in community organizations like the Community Coordinating Council. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives for her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 345) is a memorial from Louisiana's House urging Congress to create a federal disaster insurance program covering flooding, tornadoes, fires, and other disasters. It directly affects homeowners and businesses in disaster-prone areas by requesting affordable insurance to cover rebuilding costs, modeled after the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resolution emphasizes that such insurance would provide financial certainty for insurers and expedite recovery efforts after events like hurricanes or wildfires. It does not create new law but asks Congress to adopt this approach to complement existing disaster relief programs.

Maddy summaryHR 329 is a resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Louisiana House urging the Attorney General and Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of existing laws. It specifically requests that these agencies examine whether PBMs are violating rules by owning or financially benefiting from pharmacies, which critics argue creates conflicts of interest that disadvantage independent pharmacies. The resolution also urges the Louisiana legislature to pass new laws prohibiting PBMs from owning or having financial interests in pharmacies. This would aim to prevent PBMs from steering patients to their own affiliated pharmacies and ensure fair reimbursement practices for all pharmacies. The resolution highlights concerns about rising drug costs, reduced competition, and threats to rural pharmacy access, referencing similar actions taken by other states.

Maddy summaryHB 681 amends a public records law to expand who qualifies as a "public official" whose personal information (like contact details) is subject to public record requests. It adds three new categories: current state legislators, statewide elected officials, and current public service commission members. This change directly affects those three groups by making their personal information accessible under existing public records procedures. The bill updates the statute without creating new policies or altering other record access rules. (Summary based solely on the bill's text and amendments.)

Maddy summaryHB 547 would allow horse racing venues to offer fixed odds wagering, where bettors place bets with predetermined payout amounts before races instead of traditional pari-mutuel betting. This directly affects racetracks that host horse races and individuals who wager on those races. The bill authorizes this specific betting method, setting fixed odds for outcomes rather than calculating payouts based on total wagers after the race. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Commerce and will move to Appropriations for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 651 creates Claiborne Parish Airport District No. 31 to manage Homer Airport, transferring all current local government responsibilities for the airport’s operations, property, and finances to this new district. The district will be governed by a five-member board appointed by the state representative for House District 11, state senator for Senate District 33, Homer mayor, and Claiborne Parish Police Jury. Once approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, the district gains authority to operate the airport, enter contracts, secure federal grants, and handle all related development and maintenance. This bill directly affects Claiborne Parish residents, airport users, and local government by shifting management to a dedicated airport district structure.

Maddy summaryHB 202 requires Louisiana public colleges and universities to offer students a voluntary privacy waiver form. This form allows students to authorize their institution to share specific mental health crisis information - such as the nature of the crisis, actions taken (e.g., counseling referrals), and follow-up care recommendations - with designated contacts (like parents or guardians) during a mental health emergency where the student poses a risk to themselves or others. The waiver explicitly states that specific diagnoses or treatment details will not be shared without additional authorization, and students can revoke consent in writing at any time. The policy applies directly to all students at Louisiana’s public postsecondary institutions and their chosen contacts, while maintaining compliance with federal and state privacy laws.

Maddy summaryHB 51 clarifies that charter schools can retain all their property (including movable assets like equipment) when closing or transferring, rather than being restricted to "immovable" property like buildings. This change directly affects public charter schools operating in the state. The bill amends a specific section of law by removing the term "immovable" from the property description, streamlining asset management rules. The amendment was unanimously approved by the Education Committee in April 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 37 establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force within the state's higher education system. The task force will develop strategies to prevent hazing at colleges and universities, directly affecting public and private higher education institutions. The resolution names the task force after Caleb Wilson, honoring his memory, though the bill does not detail specific prevention methods or funding mechanisms. This is a procedural resolution creating a new body, not a law imposing new requirements.