Rep. Mike Johnson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires coaches in Louisiana to complete CPR and AED training, directly affecting schools and athletic programs. However, the law includes a specific provision stating that it will not take effect unless the legislature provides funding or private donations are made to cover the training costs. This means local school districts are not immediately forced to pay for the program on their own. The measure aims to ensure safety training for coaches while preventing an unfunded financial burden on public schools.

Maddy summaryHB 464 amends the state laws governing witness fees to establish specific limits and requirements for how these funds are managed. The bill mandates that the balance in the witness fee fund must not be spent or reduced below $15,000 through transfers, ensuring a minimum reserve remains available. This change directly affects the administration of court costs by protecting a set amount of money designated for compensating witnesses.

Maddy summaryHB 746 amends the laws governing the Bossier Parish Retired Employees Insurance Fund to increase its total assets to fifteen million dollars. The bill requires that at least twenty-five percent of the fund's investments be placed in fixed-income securities, with a majority of those rated as investment grade. Earnings from these investments can only be used to pay insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputies or cover legal fees for the fund's board, but only after the fifteen million dollar target is reached. Until that financial goal is met, the fund's principal and earnings cannot be withdrawn or appropriated for other uses.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education to study and provide recommendations on using automated systems to track student graduation progress. The goal is to help school districts improve timely high school graduation rates by leveraging technology to monitor credits and transcripts. The bill highlights concerns about high dropout rates and the heavy workload of school counselors, suggesting that automation could assist in these areas. It does not mandate any specific changes but instead seeks guidance to inform future policy decisions for school districts.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development to establish a subcommittee focused on the damage caused by beetle infestations to the forest industry. The subcommittee's role is to investigate the extent of this devastation and develop strategies to address the challenges faced by the sector. Additionally, the bill adds the Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives to a specific list within the legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the workers' compensation law by changing a specific reference from "Subsection" to "Paragraph" within the text regarding the controversion of benefits. The change is a minor technical adjustment intended to correct the legal terminology used in the statute. It does not alter the underlying rules for handling disputed claims or impose new penalties on employers or insurers. The provision directly affects the administrative structure of how compensation disputes are documented and processed under the existing legal framework.