Rep. Mike Johnson

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 proposes a small change to the state constitution to adjust the deadline for passing spending bills. Currently, the law requires such bills to be enacted by November 5, but this amendment would move that date to December 7. The change directly affects the legislative process by giving lawmakers an extra month to finalize budgets before the fiscal year begins. No new programs or funding levels are created; the bill only alters the procedural timeline for how appropriations are approved.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing education laws to ensure that cardiac health information is provided to student athletes and their parents. It specifically clarifies that the state's requirements for this information must be met at a minimum level, removing language that previously suggested a higher standard. The change affects school districts and athletic programs by reinforcing the baseline obligation to share heart health data with families. No new funding or specific testing protocols are added; the text simply adjusts how the current mandate is phrased.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws to allow local officials to address public safety risks and health hazards in cemeteries following a declared disaster. It specifically authorizes parish presidents or municipal leaders to take immediate action to mitigate dangers caused by disasters in both public and private burial grounds. The measure relies on current disaster response statutes to guide these emergency interventions, ensuring that cleanup efforts can proceed when necessary to protect community health.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws to allow licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists to receive supervision through virtual video conferencing. It requires the state board to create specific rules for this remote supervision, ensuring it meets the same standards as in-person training through secure technology. The legislation also modifies experience requirements for licensure, permitting candidates to count up to three thousand hours of supervised practice that includes this virtual format.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that voting machines and their software be designed and manufactured entirely within the United States. It adds a new provision to state law mandating domestic production for all voting system components. The legislation directly affects the state's election infrastructure by setting a sourcing requirement for voting equipment.

Maddy summaryHB 618 is a procedural bill that amends existing workers' compensation laws regarding accident reporting and access to medical records. The legislation does not introduce new policies but instead modifies specific sections of current statutes by deleting certain references and removing entire pages of text. These changes affect the legal framework governing how claims are processed and information is shared between employers, employees, and insurers. Because the bill consists solely of text deletions without adding new requirements, it does not alter the fundamental rights or obligations of workers or businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the installation and use of newborn safety devices at designated infant relinquishment sites under the state's Safe Haven Law. It directly affects hospitals and other facilities that serve as safe drop-off locations for parents wishing to surrender their newborns anonymously. The legislation allows these sites to use specific safety devices to facilitate the safe transfer of infants to medical professionals. This change aims to provide a secure and standardized method for handling newborn surrenders at these locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws regarding the licensure of adoption services in Louisiana to include pregnancy resource centers. Specifically, it adds "Louisiana-based pregnancy resource center" to the list of entities that must meet state licensure requirements when providing adoption services. The changes ensure that these centers operate under the same regulatory standards as other adoption service providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state law to create a process for doctors to request exceptions when health insurance plans restrict access to certain medications. Specifically, it allows physicians to bypass standard approval steps for drugs used to treat postpartum depression if the medication's specific indication is not yet approved by the FDA. The law requires insurance companies to provide an easy online way for doctors to apply for these overrides and to grant them quickly when supported by sound clinical evidence. Although the bill includes language about this provision, it currently has no impact because it was recalled from committee and did not advance to a vote.