Rep. Travis Johnson

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a state statute to require school nurses to receive in-service training on caring for students with sickle cell disease. The change directly affects school nurses by updating the legal reference in the relevant code section from R.S. 17:236.5 to R.S. 17:436.5. While the text indicates the bill has no practical impact, it formally modifies the existing law to ensure the correct citation is used for the training requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of James David Cain, a former state representative and senator. The document honors Cain's life and career by detailing his background as a basketball coach, his military service, and his decades of public service in both the House and Senate. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the state and extends sympathy to his surviving family members, including his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Maddy summaryHB 553 modifies the rules for handling criminal records of seventeen-year-old offenders in Louisiana. The bill primarily adjusts specific section numbers within existing laws to ensure consistency across different legal titles. Additionally, it updates a service list on the document to include the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. These changes refine how certain records are disposed of for this specific age group without altering the core legal framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires automobile insurance companies in Louisiana to offer a 25% discount on liability premiums to active-duty military members, reservists, and National Guard personnel based in the state. To help cover the cost of these discounts, insurers receive a tax credit equal to the amount of the discount they provide, with any unused credit refunded without interest. The state insurance commissioner must create specific rules to define which military personnel qualify and to establish the process for verifying eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing law regarding liability for damages caused by livestock by making a minor punctuation change. Specifically, it updates the text to refer to a "Third-party" instead of "Third party" in the section discussing provocation. This procedural adjustment does not alter the substantive rules or outcomes for livestock owners or other individuals involved in such incidents. The change ensures consistency in the written language of the statute without introducing new policies or restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Louisiana Squatter Prevention Act, addresses simple burglary by establishing specific rules regarding unauthorized entry into property. It directly affects property owners and law enforcement by clarifying how individuals who enter land or buildings without permission are treated under the law. The legislation does not change existing criminal penalties but instead provides a formal legal framework to prevent and prosecute squatting incidents. By citing these provisions under a new name, the bill aims to streamline legal references related to this type of property crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows restaurants in the town of Winnsboro to sell high-alcohol beverages until 11:00 p.m., provided they earn at least 80% of their revenue from food and nonalcoholic drinks. It changes state law to create this specific exception for Winnsboro, overriding the usual rule that prohibits selling such drinks in violation of local ordinances. The law applies only to establishments meeting the revenue threshold and does not affect other towns or businesses that do not qualify.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the language in a previous law to clarify that jurors can donate their daily jury duty pay to the Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization. The changes correct minor wording errors by replacing "the" with "their" and updating a section reference from "Paragraph (A)" to "Subsection A." These adjustments ensure the existing rule allowing jurors to give their compensation to CASA is clearly written without altering the policy itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes establishing the Ferriday Downtown Entertainment District to designate a specific area for economic development. The text includes technical amendments to legal definitions regarding property types, changing terms like "real, personal, or mixed" to "immovable or movable." These changes aim to refine how property is classified within the district's regulations. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to a committee for review.

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.