Rep. Travis Johnson

Maddy summaryHB 150 is a procedural amendment that modifies the text of legislation concerning the Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District. Specifically, it changes a reference in the bill to include lines 11 through 14 instead of just lines 11 and 14. This adjustment does not alter the substantive policies or funding of the district but ensures the legislative language accurately describes the scope of the amendment. The bill is currently in the committee stage and has not yet been enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to stop using specific "edu-tainment" videos in classrooms. It targets content from the nonprofit PragerU, which the bill claims promotes discriminatory and anti-Semitic viewpoints alongside conservative political messages. The measure cites examples of videos that present contested historical claims and criticize social movements, arguing these materials conflict with the state's goal of providing a just and humane learning environment. Because this is a non-binding request rather than a law, it urges state officials to review and potentially ban these resources without creating new legal mandates.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the legal timeline for filing lawsuits related to the abuse of minors by removing references to a previous 2021 law. The primary change involves deleting specific citations from the text, which effectively updates how the statute is referenced without altering the core prescriptive period itself. By streamlining the legal language, the bill ensures the current rules for these cases remain clear and consistent with existing statutes.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the U.S. Congress to end the current pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports that was started by the Biden Administration. The bill directly affects the state of Louisiana by seeking to allow its LNG facilities to resume shipping fuel to international markets. It argues that lifting this restriction is necessary to maintain global energy supplies and protect the local economy from potential job losses. The document does not change any laws itself but serves as a formal request to federal lawmakers to reverse the existing export restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 608 proposes the Women's Safety and Protection Act, a legislative measure designed to enhance safety protections for women in Louisiana. The bill includes several amendments that refine legal definitions and procedures, such as clarifying references to correctional facilities and adjusting administrative process terminology. By making these specific textual changes, the legislation aims to update existing civil law frameworks to better address women's safety concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate in Louisiana featuring the text "LSU Baseball National Champions." The legislation directs the Department of Public Safety to design and sell these plates, which will be available to any vehicle owner in the state. By adding this new option to the list of approved specialty plates, the bill allows drivers to display their support for the LSU baseball team on their vehicles. The text of the law is updated to include this specific plate design within the existing regulations governing vehicle license plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Fred Middleton, a chief deputy in the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, for receiving the 2024 Deputy of the Year Award from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association. It highlights his specific achievements, such as establishing a cyber crime unit to combat online predators, partnering with victim support organizations, and securing grants to improve services for victims of abuse. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to community safety and expresses hope that he continues his work to enhance the quality of life in Concordia Parish.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Fred Middleton, a chief deputy with the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office, for receiving the 2024 Deputy of the Year Award from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association. The document highlights his leadership in establishing a cyber crime unit, securing funding for victim support services, and implementing programs to assist survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. It serves as an official expression of recognition for his specific contributions to public safety and community welfare in Concordia Parish.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, a state program designed to support pregnant women and newborns. It requires the relevant state department to create specific rules that ensure the program is clinically effective, financially stable, and held to high performance standards. The legislation also mandates that the department report its annual progress to the legislature, including details on oversight and penalties for failing to meet program goals.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 171 in Leesville as the "Claude 'Buddy' Leach Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation and Development to install official signs marking this name, but only if local or private funds cover the full cost of materials and installation. Each sign must not exceed a cost of $550, and the state will not pay for the signage itself. The change is limited to the road segment between Boone Street and East Louisiana Street within the city limits.