Rep. Chuck Owen

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Louisiana House Select Committee on Homeland Security to examine how state government agencies responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The committee is tasked with identifying specific successes and failures, analyzing impacts on civil liberties and education, and assessing economic consequences. By March 30, 2025, the committee must submit a report containing recommendations for legal changes and improved strategies to handle future health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to examine how ACT and WorkKeys test scores are currently used in school and district accountability systems. The board is required to complete this study and submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education before the start of the 2025 legislative session. A copy of the resolution is also to be sent to the president of the State Board. The measure focuses on gathering information about these specific standardized tests rather than changing how schools are evaluated at this time.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 51 in St. John the Baptist Parish as the "Arnold J. Labat Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between United States Highway 61 and Interstate 10. By officially naming this road, the legislation honors Arnold J. Labat, though it does not alter traffic rules or funding. The change is purely symbolic and applies only to the named portion of the highway within that parish.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the bridge on Louisiana Highway 648 over Bayou Lafourche as the "Austin Bush Memorial Bridge." The legislation directly affects the specific roadway infrastructure by officially naming it in honor of Austin Bush. It achieves this through a simple text amendment that updates the bill's language to include the new name. Once enacted, the change will appear on official state maps and signage for that bridge.

Maddy summaryHB 339 establishes rules for acceptable payment methods at public air carrier airports. The legislation directly affects airports and the payment systems they use to process transactions for services like parking and concessions. It specifies which forms of currency or digital payment are permitted for use in these public facilities. The bill aims to standardize payment options to ensure clarity for travelers and airport operators.

Maddy summaryHB 385 amends the state's military affairs laws to adjust how survivors' education benefits are calculated for veterans. The bill removes specific language regarding "death" and other text from the statute, which changes the criteria used to determine eligibility for these benefits. This legislative change directly affects families of service members who rely on education assistance programs. By modifying the statutory definitions, the bill alters the administrative process for awarding or denying these funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow licensed medical practitioners and pharmacists in Louisiana to prescribe and dispense the drug ivermectin without requiring a prior patient examination. It authorizes third parties, such as family members, to receive and administer the medication on behalf of a patient. To ensure safety, the law requires doctors to provide specific training on proper storage, usage, and emergency procedures before issuing prescriptions. The legislation also grants legal immunity from civil and criminal liability to doctors, pharmacists, and third parties acting in good faith, provided the drug is not administered through gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding cosmetology to clarify definitions, set qualification standards, and establish new operational requirements for the state's licensing board. It specifically defines "hair design" and "hair designer" while mandating that the board create a website for applicants to apply for licenses, pay fees, and check their status. The legislation also sets age and education requirements for licensure, outlines specific training hours for hair design, and details how the board must conduct examinations and regulate cosmetology schools. These changes directly affect individuals seeking cosmetology licenses, existing licensees, cosmetology schools, and the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana resolution asks the state attorney general to investigate whether Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and related companies broke state or federal laws while promoting, distributing, or selling COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in the state. The request specifically targets actions taken since the start of the pandemic and requires the attorney general to review compliance with both U.S. and Louisiana laws. If an investigation occurs, the attorney general must submit a report of findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by March 1, 2025.