Rep. Adrian Fisher

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.

Maddy summarySB 156, titled "HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Provides for in vitro fertilization," establishes a legal framework for in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. The bill directly affects individuals seeking IVF services and healthcare providers offering these treatments by creating clear regulatory standards. While the provided text shows minor editorial amendments (correcting "invitro" to "in vitro" and punctuation), the bill's core purpose is to define legal parameters for IVF, though specific provisions like patient rights or provider requirements are not detailed in the excerpt. It passed the Senate with amendments and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 273 establishes the official state children's Christmas book, designating a specific title as a state symbol. The bill’s amendments (Amendment No. 1 and 2) corrected minor drafting errors, such as removing unnecessary "the" before "Cajun" in the text. This is a symbolic procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or state programs. It focuses solely on naming a children’s Christmas book for official recognition.

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 355 amends Louisiana's government ethics code to specifically allow former sexual assault nurse examiners to continue providing services to their former public employers on a contractual basis after leaving government jobs. The bill creates a targeted exception to standard post-employment restrictions, directly affecting sexual assault nurse examiners who transition from public healthcare roles. This change enables these professionals to maintain contractual relationships with their previous employers without violating ethics rules, focusing solely on their specific role in sexual assault care. The provision is limited to this profession and does not alter general post-employment rules for other public employees.

Maddy summaryHCR 77 is a symbolic resolution commending the Wossman High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select state championship. It specifically recognizes their victory over Bossier High School (50-44) and highlights head coach Casey Jones and player Zion Weeks (tournament MVP) for their second consecutive state title. This resolution has no policy impact - it is a formal expression of legislative support for the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Richwood High School's boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Non-select state championship. It specifically commends the team for defeating Marksville High 85-67 in the championship game and securing their first title since 2012 (sixth overall). The resolution extends legislative commendation to the team and head coach Terry Martin, acknowledging their achievement. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 76) formally commends the Wossman High School Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select state championship. It specifically recognizes their fourth consecutive state title, 23-3 season record, and championship victory over Albany High School (62-25). The resolution serves as a ceremonial gesture of legislative recognition, honoring the team, head coach Otis Robinson, Jr., and key players like MVP Ramiah Augurson. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely expresses official praise for the team's athletic achievement.

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.

Maddy summaryHCR 54 is a resolution urging the Louisiana Department of Health to review and revise regulations on minimum chlorine levels in public water systems. It specifically requests this review due to differences in treatment needs between surface water (which often requires more disinfection) and groundwater (which typically has fewer contaminants). The resolution does not change existing laws but asks the Department to update its rules to reflect these distinctions, directly affecting all public water systems in Louisiana.