Rep. Wilford Carter

Co-sponsor HB 648

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the bridge on Louisiana Highway 648 over Bayou Lafourche as the "Austin Bush Memorial Bridge"

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.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 235

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Increases the dollar amount for the exception to public bid law applicable to the purchase of vehicles by local government units

Maddy summaryThis bill expands an existing exception to public bidding laws, allowing local governments to purchase specific vehicles without a competitive bid process. The change directly affects local government units, nonprofit corporations, and fire protection districts by adding "fire service" and "fire fighting or rescue apparatus" to the list of exempt items. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this exemption applies to both paid and volunteer fire departments under various administrative structures. The primary impact is to streamline procurement procedures for emergency response equipment used by these entities.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 37

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Richard "Dick" Gremillion Sr., Director of Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, on the occasion of his retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally congratulates Richard "Dick" Gremillion Sr. on his retirement from his role as Director of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The text highlights his extensive forty-seven-year career in risk management and emergency response, noting his leadership in training centers and service to the community. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter any laws or policies but serves solely to recognize his contributions and wish him well in his next life chapter.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 10

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 123

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONTRACTS: Provides for consent of a legal representative of a minor who contracts with certain parties

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 55

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

VITAL RECORDS/BIRTH CERT: Designates Act No. 470 of the 2022 Regular Session as "The Jean and Elise Act"

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 120

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

INSURANCE: Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Signed into law May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 38

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CHILDREN/TUTORSHIP: Requests the La. State Bar Association to work with organizations providing legal aid to assist parents and guardians of children with disabilities to obtain permanent tutorships

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 255

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COURTS: Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig)

Signed into law May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor