Rep. Daryl Deshotel

Maddy summaryHB 218 pertains to the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center. The bill addresses the administration of the center and its associated rental rates and usage fees. While the specific details of these administrative changes and fee adjustments are not provided in the available text, the bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.

Maddy summaryHB 42 allocates $200,000 from Louisiana's state general fund to pay a court-ordered settlement (consent judgment) in a specific case. The funds will be distributed to three individuals: $25,000 to Landon Howard Powell, $50,000 to William Brayden Powell, and $125,000 to Kynlee Ann Powell, who were awarded damages in a lawsuit against the state's Department of Transportation and Development. The bill specifies that payment covers the judgment's principal, interest, court costs, and expert fees as ordered by the court. This is a procedural funding measure to fulfill an existing legal obligation, not a new policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 413 would expand Louisiana's Public Service Commission from five to seven members, adding two statewide-appointed commissioners to the existing five elected from single-member districts. The bill changes election terms for elected members to six-year overlapping terms, requires three commissioners (out of seven) to form a quorum, and mandates 37 full-time staff positions for district operations. It directly affects how the commission is structured and staffed, influencing its oversight of public utilities like electricity and gas. The changes aim to adjust governance and operational capacity without altering the commission's regulatory responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHB 364 is a constitutional amendment that would increase the Public Service Commission's membership by two members. The bill requires one member to be appointed by the House of Representatives and one by the Senate, both serving state-at-large (not representing specific districts) and limited to two consecutive four-year terms. This change would amend Article IV, Section 21(A) of the state constitution to adjust the commission's composition and appointment process. The bill directly affects how the Public Service Commission is structured and how its members are selected.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a specific state finance law by updating the text of a particular section, though it does not create new spending or policy changes. The legislation directly affects the state's legal code regarding its finances by replacing an existing line of text with a new reference. It is a procedural amendment that modifies the wording of a statute rather than establishing new programs or altering funding levels.

Maddy summaryHB 11 is a technical amendment that corrects a classification error in the state's property tax laws by changing specific item references from "(a)(iv)" to "(b)(iv)." This change directly affects how certain properties are categorized when calculating homestead exemptions and special assessment levels for ad valorem taxes. The bill does not create new tax rules or change tax amounts but rather ensures the existing legal text accurately reflects the correct section of the tax code. By fixing this numbering mistake, the legislation aims to prevent potential confusion or errors during the annual property tax assessment process.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for awarding garbage collection contracts to parishes and municipalities in the state. It clarifies that governments must issue requests for proposals or advertise for bids before granting exclusive contracts to trash collectors and disposers. Additionally, the legislation specifies that these contracts apply to the disposal of residential garbage. These changes ensure that public bidding laws are followed when selecting waste management providers.

Maddy summaryHB 42 makes a minor grammatical correction to the Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System by changing two instances of the verb "is" to "are" in the text. This adjustment ensures the language agrees with the plural subject it describes, improving the clarity of the statute. The change does not alter any financial rules, benefits, or eligibility requirements for police officers or the system itself. It is a technical amendment focused solely on fixing a wording error rather than introducing new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the process for electing home rule charter commissions by adding a provision to set an effective date for the election. It directly affects local governments in jurisdictions that use home rule charters and their residents who would vote in these elections. The key mechanism is a specific instruction to include language in the petition that establishes when the new election rules take effect. The bill also sets the effective date for the entire act to be January 1, 2025.