Rep. Tammy Phelps

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 82) is a symbolic commendation for Alyson Humphery Smith, a music educator at A.C. Steere Elementary School in Caddo Parish Public Schools. It formally recognizes her nomination as one of 200 quarterfinalists for the 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator Award, among over 2,000 nominees. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs - it serves only as a formal expression of appreciation from the Louisiana Legislature.

Maddy summaryHCR 32 is a procedural resolution that continues the Judicial Security Task Force, originally created in 2024, and extends its deadline for submitting a report on courthouse safety requirements to January 1, 2027. The task force studies minimum safety standards to protect judicial officers and their families in courthouses. This resolution does not create new laws but ensures the task force has additional time to complete its research. It directly affects Louisiana’s judicial system by enabling ongoing safety planning for courts. The resolution requires the task force to submit its final report to legislative committees and relevant judicial organizations.

Maddy summaryHR 343 is a ceremonial resolution designating July 25-27, 2025, as "Notre Dame Catholic High School All-Class Reunion 2025 Weekend" in Shreveport, Louisiana, to commemorate the school's 67th anniversary. It honors the school's founding in 1958 by Paul O'Brien and his wife, highlighting its history as a Catholic institution serving African American students and fostering academic and character development. The resolution commends the school and urges all Louisiana schools to encourage alumni reunions as a tradition. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy impact or legal effect on residents or institutions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 345) is a memorial from Louisiana's House urging Congress to create a federal disaster insurance program covering flooding, tornadoes, fires, and other disasters. It directly affects homeowners and businesses in disaster-prone areas by requesting affordable insurance to cover rebuilding costs, modeled after the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resolution emphasizes that such insurance would provide financial certainty for insurers and expedite recovery efforts after events like hurricanes or wildfires. It does not create new law but asks Congress to adopt this approach to complement existing disaster relief programs.

Maddy summaryHR 329 is a resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Louisiana House urging the Attorney General and Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of existing laws. It specifically requests that these agencies examine whether PBMs are violating rules by owning or financially benefiting from pharmacies, which critics argue creates conflicts of interest that disadvantage independent pharmacies. The resolution also urges the Louisiana legislature to pass new laws prohibiting PBMs from owning or having financial interests in pharmacies. This would aim to prevent PBMs from steering patients to their own affiliated pharmacies and ensure fair reimbursement practices for all pharmacies. The resolution highlights concerns about rising drug costs, reduced competition, and threats to rural pharmacy access, referencing similar actions taken by other states.

Maddy summaryHB 595 amends Medicaid coverage under the TEFRA program to specifically include sickle cell anemia as a qualifying condition. This change directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries in the state who have sickle cell anemia, expanding their access to covered services under the program. The key provision replaces the general phrase "a chronic disease" with "sickle cell anemia" in the coverage criteria, ensuring this specific condition is explicitly included.

Maddy summaryHB 202 requires Louisiana public colleges and universities to offer students a voluntary privacy waiver form. This form allows students to authorize their institution to share specific mental health crisis information - such as the nature of the crisis, actions taken (e.g., counseling referrals), and follow-up care recommendations - with designated contacts (like parents or guardians) during a mental health emergency where the student poses a risk to themselves or others. The waiver explicitly states that specific diagnoses or treatment details will not be shared without additional authorization, and students can revoke consent in writing at any time. The policy applies directly to all students at Louisiana’s public postsecondary institutions and their chosen contacts, while maintaining compliance with federal and state privacy laws.

Maddy summaryHCR 37 establishes the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Task Force within the state's higher education system. The task force will develop strategies to prevent hazing at colleges and universities, directly affecting public and private higher education institutions. The resolution names the task force after Caleb Wilson, honoring his memory, though the bill does not detail specific prevention methods or funding mechanisms. This is a procedural resolution creating a new body, not a law imposing new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 269) is a symbolic resolution designating Monday, June 2, 2025, as "Communication Health Awareness: Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Day" in Louisiana. It recognizes licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AuDs) for their work diagnosing and treating communication disorders, hearing loss, and swallowing issues across settings like schools and hospitals. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it simply honors these professionals' contributions to public health in Louisiana.

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.