Rep. Jeremy LaCombe

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $10,000 from the state general fund to pay a consent judgment against the state in a lawsuit filed by Shelia Ann Brooks. The judgment involves multiple defendants including state transportation officials, the City-Parish of Baton Rouge, and the Baton Rouge Police Department, and was signed on November 19, 2025. The funds can only be used to pay the principal, interest, court costs, and expert witness fees as specified in the judgment, with payment contingent on submitting required documentation to the state treasurer. The bill takes effect upon the governor's signature or after the legislative session concludes without a veto.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Corporation, a Louisiana-based company founded in 1926 by George A. Foster Sr. The resolution highlights the company's history, its founder's legacy, and its contributions to Louisiana through various business sectors including media, healthcare, and real estate. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of the company's century-long presence and impact on the state. The measure was passed by the House and Senate without opposition and was signed into effect by the Speaker of the House.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Jensen LeBlanc, an eleven-year-old patient from Addis, Louisiana, for being named a National Champion for the Children's Miracle Network. The document recognizes his role as a patient ambassador for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital, where he promotes pediatric healthcare awareness and helps raise funds through community and corporate events. It highlights his advocacy work and acknowledges the key to the city he received from Addis Mayor David Toups for his civic contributions. The resolution expresses appreciation for his efforts in supporting children's healthcare and wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Leroy Cavalier, a longtime Capitol Security Specialist who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Cavalier's service as a security specialist at the northeast bollards station and his contributions to the Capitol Security Office before his passing. It formally offers appreciation for his dedicated service and extends wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the death of Derek Scott, the son of State Representative Rhonda Gaye Butler. It acknowledges Scott's life at St. Mary's Training School and his impact on his family and community. The document serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses condolences for the death of Joe R. Salter, a former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and officially recognizes his contributions to the state. It acknowledges his long public service career, including his role as Speaker during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, and his subsequent work in various state government positions. The document records his notable accomplishments for posterity and extends appreciation to his family and the Louisiana community he served.

Maddy summaryHB 548 adjusts how state payments to local governments are handled when revenue from carbon dioxide sequestration projects on state lands is collected. It directly affects parishes (local governments) that receive tax revenue from carbon dioxide injection for storage. The bill's key provision states that if such a tax is enacted and some revenue is dedicated to parishes, the state agency's obligation to pay those parishes under existing law must be reduced by the amount of tax revenue the parishes already received. This ensures state payments don't duplicate local tax revenue from the same activity.

Maddy summaryHB 582 updates the maximum loan amount for small loans (defined as $350 or less for 60 days or less) by requiring annual adjustments based on inflation. It mandates that the state office of financial institutions calculate a new yearly maximum principal balance using the previous year's Consumer Price Index data, rounding up to the nearest $10. This applies specifically to licensed financial institutions offering deferred presentment transactions or small loans, directly affecting borrowers who use these services and the institutions that provide them. The bill does not change fee limits but ensures the loan cap automatically adjusts for inflation each year.

Maddy summaryHB 540 clarifies the definition of "gross device revenue" for video poker machines under existing law. It specifies that this term means the total cash inserted into three video draw poker devices over a consecutive three-month period, explicitly stating this definition does not affect how "net device revenue" is calculated. The bill directly affects casinos and regulators who use these revenue metrics for compliance or taxation under Louisiana's gambling statutes (referencing R.S. 27:402). This is a definitional amendment to ensure consistent application of current regulations, not a new policy change. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Appropriations after recent committee amendments.

Maddy summaryHB 408, known as "The Gillian Guiffreda Act," mandates that health insurance plans cover treatments for pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and related conditions. This directly affects children diagnosed with PANS - a severe neurological condition causing sudden behavioral and cognitive changes - and their families, who previously faced barriers to insurance coverage for specialized care. The bill requires insurers to provide coverage for medically necessary treatments related to these conditions, without imposing additional out-of-pocket costs on patients. It focuses on ensuring access to established medical care rather than creating new treatments or programs.