Rep. Steven Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new economic development district specifically for the Shreveport I-20 area to support local growth. It establishes a formal structure to coordinate business and community efforts within that geographic boundary. The legislation does not allocate specific funding or mandate particular programs but sets up the administrative framework for future initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws regarding pharmaceutical reimbursements to apply only to contracted pharmacists or pharmacies that do not own more than five shares or a five percent interest in a pharmaceutical wholesale group purchasing organization or vendor. The key provision restricts the scope of the reimbursement rules to ensure they target independent pharmacies rather than those with significant ownership stakes in drug supply chains. By adding this specific limitation, the legislation clarifies which entities must comply with the current reimbursement requirements without changing the underlying financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes violence prevention in Louisiana as a public health and safety crisis, requiring the state to address it using data-driven methods. It directs the Louisiana Department of Health to review factors contributing to violence, such as poverty, lack of education, and untreated trauma, while also examining community conditions like the safety of streets, parks, and schools. The department must then submit a report to the legislature by February 1, 2026, outlining current prevention efforts, strategies for conflict resolution, and ways to improve social determinants of safety in high-risk areas. Additionally, the bill allows the department to partner with universities and non-governmental organizations to gather information and develop recommendations for reducing violence.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to limit the liability of the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association and the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation in property insurance disputes. Specifically, it prevents these entities from being sued as part of a class action and restricts the amount of damages they can be ordered to pay. Additionally, the legislation mandates that property insurance rates for 2025 and later must be at least ten percent higher than the highest rates charged by other insurers in the same area, with some exceptions for specific zones. These changes aim to shield these two organizations from certain legal penalties and ensure higher insurance premiums for policyholders in the coming years.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Louisiana law regarding residential contractor fraud to strengthen penalties and restitution requirements for offenders. It mandates that anyone convicted of this crime must pay full restitution to victims, covering both the cost of repairing fraudulent work and completing unfinished projects. Additionally, the legislation imposes a mandatory prison sentence of up to five years for cases where the victim is sixty-five years of age or older. These changes aim to provide greater financial recovery for victims and ensure stricter consequences for those who commit fraud against senior homeowners.

Maddy summaryHB 848 is a procedural bill that amends and reenacts existing laws governing the budgets of library boards of control. The legislation removes specific statutory references and deletes a section of the original text without introducing new requirements or funding changes. This bill directly affects library administrators by updating the legal framework they must follow when adopting annual budgets.

Maddy summaryHB 644 allows students enrolled in home study programs to join public school activities. The bill removes a specific word from the text to ensure these students can apply for extracurricular programs without unnecessary barriers. This change directly affects families choosing home education by giving their children access to the same school events as traditional students. The legislation focuses on expanding participation opportunities rather than altering the core requirements of home study programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the membership structure of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice by adjusting the representation for Jefferson Parish. Specifically, it changes the requirement so that one member will be selected from Jefferson Parish, while the total number of members from that parish is reduced from two to one. This amendment directly affects the commission's composition by altering how many commissioners represent that specific parish. The change is a procedural adjustment to the committee's makeup rather than a new policy initiative.

Maddy summaryHB 380 is a technical amendment bill that modifies the language of an existing statute regarding electronic court filings. The legislation makes specific word changes, such as adjusting the number of committee members from seven to six and clarifying that attorneys must use the filing system they choose. These adjustments refine procedural details without introducing new policies or altering the core function of the electronic filing rules.