Rep. Edmond Jordan

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the Southern University Board of Supervisors to create a mayor's institute at the university's Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences. The proposed program would offer training and strategy sessions for local leaders on topics such as infrastructure, public safety, and economic development. It would also provide opportunities for mayors to interact with state officials and learn best practices in governance. The legislature is formally requesting this new educational initiative to support Louisiana's municipal leaders.

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 summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana House and Senate Judiciary committees to jointly study the feasibility and practicality of mayor's courts before the 2025 legislative session. Mayor's courts handle minor municipal ordinance violations and exist in most Louisiana cities, though they face criticism when mayors serve as judges in municipalities that rely heavily on court fines for revenue. The study will examine these courts' operations, including their powers to impose penalties and collect debts, without making recommendations on whether to expand, restrict, or eliminate them.

Maddy summaryHB 967 allows retired teachers from the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana to return to work in critical shortage positions. The bill authorizes the system to rehire these retirees and adjusts their retirement benefits to account for their continued service. It also includes minor grammatical corrections to the text of the legislation. This measure directly impacts retired educators and the state's public school system by creating a pathway for experienced teachers to resume employment where there is a high demand.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Louisiana Department of Insurance to form a task force that studies whether the state should stop requiring drivers to carry auto insurance. The study will also look at how other states handle insurance rules, such as allowing people to self-insure or pay a fee instead of buying coverage. The task force will include representatives from insurance companies, consumer groups, and other organizations, and it must submit a written report with its findings and recommendations by February 1, 2025. This resolution does not change any laws right now but sets up a group to gather information and suggest possible future changes to the state's insurance requirements.

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 requires health insurance plans to include alternative imaging methods as options alongside standard mammograms. The law applies to all health coverage plans and ensures these non-mammography screening choices are available to policyholders. By mandating the inclusion of these alternatives, the legislation aims to expand the range of diagnostic tools accessible through insurance coverage. The measure was passed by the Senate and is awaiting further action in the House.

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 updates Louisiana laws to establish new rules for managing general agents, who are insurance companies that have the authority to sell policies on behalf of other insurers. It requires these agents to be licensed and registered with the state insurance commissioner, while also imposing a financial bond and errors and omissions insurance to protect the insurers they represent. The legislation mandates that managing general agents submit quarterly reports detailing premiums, claims, and expenses, and it sets specific thresholds for notifying the commissioner about large unpaid balances. Additionally, the bill strengthens oversight by requiring insurers with significant exposure to managing general agents to provide independent financial audits and allowing the commissioner to conduct examinations of the agents' financial conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies and third parties from using a driver's personal telematic data without the express consent of the vehicle owner. The law specifically bans insurers from using this data, such as information from driving apps or dashcams, as a factor to calculate insurance premiums. By requiring explicit permission before accessing this information, the legislation aims to give drivers control over how their driving habits are utilized for rating purposes. The bill applies directly to anyone writing private passenger motor vehicle insurance and any other entities that might access this type of data.