Rep. Neil Riser

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the U.S. Congress to place limits or taxes on imported shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish while creating a program to buy these products directly from American fishermen. The bill aims to help Louisiana's seafood industry, which is a major economic driver in coastal areas, by making it easier for local fishermen to sell their catch and compete with foreign sellers. It cites challenges faced by the industry, such as natural disasters and rising costs, as reasons for seeking federal support. The resolution does not change state law directly but formally requests federal action to protect domestic producers.

Maddy summaryHB 61 is a procedural bill that amends the text of an existing state law regarding National Guard death and disability benefits. The legislation does not create new benefits or change how benefits are calculated; instead, it simply updates the legal citation within the current statute to include a specific introductory paragraph. Because the bill only corrects a reference and contains no new policy provisions, it has no direct impact on veterans or their families.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires educational institutions and agencies offering commercial driver training to include human trafficking education in their curriculum. The training must be in place by January 1, 2025, but the specific provisions take effect earlier, on August 1, 2024. This change directly affects schools and organizations that teach driving skills to commercial vehicle operators. The legislation aims to ensure that future commercial drivers are informed about human trafficking risks as part of their standard training.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 51 in St. John the Baptist Parish as the "Arnold J. Labat Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between United States Highway 61 and Interstate 10. By officially naming this road, the legislation honors Arnold J. Labat, though it does not alter traffic rules or funding. The change is purely symbolic and applies only to the named portion of the highway within that parish.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 15 in Franklin Parish as the "Lainey Wilson Highway" to honor the country music artist. The legislation amends existing records to correct the highway number from 425 to 15 and precisely defines the designated stretch as the portion north of Big Creek. By officially naming this roadway, the state acknowledges Lainey Wilson's connection to the region while making a minor administrative update to highway documentation.