Rep. Pat Moore

Maddy summaryHB 20 sets rules for retired teachers in Louisiana's Teachers' Retirement System who return to work after retiring on or after July 1, 2020. It requires them to choose an irrevocable option: they can earn up to 25.5% of their final average compensation annually without losing benefits, or exceed this limit and have benefits reduced by the excess amount. Retirees may also switch to a refund option (Option 2) before hitting the 25.5% threshold, allowing them to get back employee contributions paid during reemployment. The bill directly affects reemployed retired teachers and aims to balance earnings during return-to-work with pension benefit integrity.

Maddy summaryHB 207 modifies Louisiana law governing who must be present during a death penalty execution. It adds a requirement that 5-7 additional witnesses attend, alongside the defendant’s legal representative (already mandated). The bill does not change who receives the death penalty or the execution process itself, only specifying attendance rules for observers. This procedural change directly affects execution observers, including media, family members, or officials invited to witness the process. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Maddy summaryHB 198 creates a Louisiana income tax deduction for tip income earned by eligible residents. It allows taxpayers with adjusted gross income below $65,000 (single) or $130,000 (married filing jointly) to deduct 100% of their tip income, with the deduction percentage phasing down to 20% for higher earners within specified income ranges. The deduction applies to reported tip income from IRS Forms W-2 and 4137, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. The provision terminates if federal tax law changes to exempt tip income from federal taxation.

Maddy summaryHB 252 amends Louisiana's criminal procedure code to expand when courts can consider a defendant's financial hardship when setting fines or fees. It specifically allows courts to evaluate "substantial financial hardship" for defendants convicted of *misdemeanors* (not just felonies) when determining financial obligations. This change means misdemeanor offenders facing court-imposed costs, like fines or restitution, may now have their ability to pay reviewed before penalties are finalized. The bill directly affects criminal defendants in misdemeanor cases who might otherwise face immediate financial penalties without considering their economic situation.

Maddy summaryHB 11, titled "The Segus Jolivette Act," would change sentencing for repeat violent offenders in Louisiana. It requires that for a third conviction of a felony crime of violence (defined under state law), offenders receive at least 50% of the maximum sentence for a first offense; for a fourth or subsequent conviction, it mandates at least 75% of that maximum. The bill also requires juries to decide facts that increase penalties (other than prior convictions) before sentencing, rather than leaving that determination solely to judges. This directly affects individuals convicted multiple times of violent crimes, altering both the minimum sentences they face and the process for determining penalty levels. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the deadline for parishes to request a waiver of matching funds for capital outlay projects, extending the eligibility period through June 30, 2027. It directly affects parishes in Louisiana that seek financial assistance for infrastructure and construction projects without having to provide matching funds. The key provision is a simple date adjustment in the existing law, allowing these requests to be made for a longer timeframe than previously allowed. This change does not alter the requirement for a waiver itself, only the window during which a parish can apply for one.

Maddy summaryHB 872 is a procedural amendment bill that modifies the text of an existing education-related measure by adding a specific subsection labeled "(D)" to two separate lines. The legislation does not introduce new policies or services but instead updates the structure of a bill concerning behavioral health services for students. Because this is a technical change to the bill's language rather than a standalone policy proposal, it does not directly affect students or schools on its own. The amendment was passed by the committee and is moving through the legislative process to be added to the parent bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local public school boards in Louisiana to mandate that school nurses complete at least one hour of training on sickle cell disease. The training must cover symptoms, treatments, and specific accommodations for students, using instructional materials developed by the Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission. Additionally, the law extends this mandatory sickle cell training requirement to school nurses employed by charter schools, ensuring consistent education across different types of public schools.

Maddy summaryHB 782 provides supplemental funding for the Louisiana state government for the 2023-2024 fiscal year by adjusting specific budget line items. The bill authorizes money for various projects, including $1 million for improvements at Greenwell Springs Park and $500,000 for depot renovations in the city of Plaquemine. It also allocates funds to the city of Shreveport, a project named Project Seek, and Southern University while reducing a separate appropriation by $100,000. Additionally, the legislation includes several technical edits to the budget document, such as removing certain funding requests and clarifying which streets receive infrastructure support.

Maddy summaryHB 525 amends the rules for billing by the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to allow customers to opt out of a fixed billing program. Under this change, customers will not be automatically placed on a fixed plan unless they specifically choose to enroll in one. The bill gives residents more control over how their water and sewerage charges are calculated, ensuring they are not forced into a set payment schedule without their consent.