Rep. Wilford Carter

Maddy summaryHB 360 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 41 in Pearl River (from Lock 1 Road to LA 36) as the "Sgt. Michael J. Guillory Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation, provided local or private funds cover the costs (up to $750 per sign). This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting only the named highway segment and its signage. The bill focuses solely on honoring Sgt. Michael J. Guillory through a permanent road designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation achieves this by officially adding the name "Hayden" to the existing title of the roadway in the state's legal records. It directly affects the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which will use the new designation for official signage and mapping. The bill contains no changes to traffic laws, funding, or road construction requirements, serving solely as a commemorative measure.

Maddy summarySB 104 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish (from the intersection with Highway 78 to the Pointe Coupee Parish line) as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway" to honor the renowned author. The bill requires the state transportation department to install signage only if local or private funds cover the costs (capped at $750 per sign for materials and installation). This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the designated highway corridor and its signage. The bill is currently in the prefiling stage and has not yet been voted on.

Maddy summaryHB 111 would allow incarcerated individuals in Louisiana to earn an additional 90 days of credit toward their parole supervision date if they obtain an associate's degree from a regionally accredited, department-approved educational institution while serving their sentence. This policy directly affects people in Louisiana state prisons who complete such a degree program. The key provision adds this specific credit to existing good time calculations under Louisiana law, reducing the time they must serve under parole supervision. The bill does not alter prison sentences but shortens the parole period for eligible individuals who earn the degree.

Maddy summaryHB 13 modifies how the Louisiana State Police Retirement System manages pension costs by changing amortization periods for past and future underpayments. It shortens the timeframe for spreading out payments from 30 years to 20 or 15 years under certain conditions (e.g., when the system reaches 70% funding or for specific valuation years). The bill also establishes a new "AFC rate" starting at 0% for benefit increases, with potential increases up to 2.5% if employer contributions decrease, and sets a minimum employer contribution rate starting in 2027-2028. These changes directly affect the state’s budget for the State Police Retirement System and the future retirement benefits of state police officers.

Maddy summaryHB 447 creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, covering the area along Highway 90 from the St. Charles/St. Bernard parish line to Lapalco Boulevard. The district will be governed by a seven-member board appointed by local civic associations and elected officials (including a Jefferson Parish council member), with no tax authority. Its purpose is to enhance economic development, improve infrastructure, and promote job growth for property owners and residents within the defined district boundaries through coordinated planning and public improvements. The district cannot levy taxes but may receive grants and enter contracts to fund projects outlined in its annual budget.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The measure recognizes the fraternity's 115th anniversary and its history of service and expansion since its founding in 1911. It does not change laws or affect public policy but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander, a governmental affairs professional who passed away on September 27, 2025. The resolution acknowledges her life as a native of Houma, her education at Louisiana State University, her career as a governmental affairs coordinator, and her personal qualities that endeared her to colleagues and friends. It formally extends wishes for comfort to her surviving family, including her husband Wilson Alexander, parents, brother, and extended relatives. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for how social media platforms must operate when users are minors. It requires platforms to implement specific restrictions on accounts held by young people and mandates that these companies follow certain safety requirements. Additionally, the legislation outlines a process where the state attorney general can take legal action against platforms that fail to comply with these rules or engage in unfair business practices. The text also includes minor administrative changes to the bill's structure, such as renumbering sections and adjusting punctuation.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to provide an additional $6,000 annually in state funding to probation and parole officers within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. To qualify for this extra compensation, officers must be full-time employees earning at least $800 per month, have completed a certified training program, and have at least one year of service, which can include prior experience as a deputy sheriff. The payment of $600 per month is contingent upon a future constitutional amendment regarding the state budget being approved by voters.