Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn

Maddy summarySB 190 designates specific road segments in certain parishes to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing road descriptions to clarify the designated sections (e.g., changing "overpass to" to "overpass and"). It has no funding requirements or new obligations - it solely provides a commemorative name for existing roadways. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (39-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summarySB 72 authorizes the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to issue bonds for capital projects like building renovations or equipment purchases. The bill requires colleges to provide a 12% match of the total project cost from their own funds, meaning the colleges themselves must cover at least one-eighth of each project's expenses. This directly affects the colleges within the system, as they must contribute financially to qualify for the bond financing. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (37-0) and is now moving to the House for further consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 438 prohibits Louisiana insurance companies from using "institutional advertising expenses" when calculating insurance rates. These expenses are defined as broad marketing not aimed at specific products or consumer decision-making (e.g., general brand campaigns). The bill amends insurance rate regulations to require insurers to exclude such advertising costs from their rate calculations, focusing instead on operational expenses like acquisition and field supervision. This change applies to all insurers operating in Louisiana and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 309 limits Louisiana state funding to nonprofits or private organizations (not state agencies or local governments) by requiring them to submit detailed funding requests by November 1 each year to specific legislative committees. It prohibits including such funding in the General Appropriation Bill unless the entity follows this process, including submitting a completed request form. Late requests may only be added with approval from budget committees before the legislative deadline. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all state funding requests for these entities.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 57) passed by the Louisiana State Legislature to express condolences for Steven J. Miguez, a businessman and community member from Iberia Parish, following his death on February 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life of service, including founding businesses like Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel, his competitive shooting achievements, and his family. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents - it solely offers legislative condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate (34-0) and passed through the House without amendments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 223) formally commends the Pitkin High School Tigers baseball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class B state championship. It recognizes their 14th state title, 24-7 regular season record, and specific achievements in the championship game. As a symbolic resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or programs beyond offering official recognition. The bill was passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives in May 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Anacoco High School Lady Indians track team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Class B state championship. It highlights their 73-point team score at the championship meet, individual achievements like record-breaking performances by athletes (e.g., Madi Stanley’s 400-meter win), and their program’s history of success. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws, regulations, or specific stakeholders beyond offering symbolic recognition to the team, coaches, and school.

Maddy summaryHR 228 is a ceremonial resolution formally recognizing Simpson High School's boys' track team for their 2025 season achievements, specifically highlighting individual placements at the Ochsner LHSAA Track and Field Meet (e.g., John Bickel's second-place finish in the 3200-meter run). It names all team members and head coach Rachal Martin, but contains no policy changes, funding, or legal obligations. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives, with no practical impact beyond recognition. It was adopted by the House on May 27, 2025, as a routine procedural action.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 227) is a ceremonial commendation by the Louisiana House of Representatives. It formally recognizes the Simpson High School Lady Broncos track team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Class C championship. The resolution highlights their team score of 83 points, relay victories, and individual achievements at the state meet, without creating any new laws or obligations. It directly honors the student-athletes and their coaches for their athletic accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Anacoco High School boys' track team for their fourth-place finish in the 2025 Ochsner LHSAA Track & Field Meet, highlighting specific achievements like Layton Kay's second-place finishes in the 800m and 1600m runs. It recognizes the team's overall season performance, including individual placements by athletes such as Connor Gilbert and Cade Airhart, and acknowledges their coaches, Brittany Draughn and Tammy Cecil. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or binding effect - it solely offers formal recognition to the team.