Rep. Rhonda Butler

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Leroy Cavalier, a longtime Capitol Security Specialist who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Cavalier's service as a security specialist at the northeast bollards station and his contributions to the Capitol Security Office before his passing. It formally offers appreciation for his dedicated service and extends wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the death of Derek Scott, the son of State Representative Rhonda Gaye Butler. It acknowledges Scott's life at St. Mary's Training School and his impact on his family and community. The document serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses condolences for the death of Joe R. Salter, a former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and officially recognizes his contributions to the state. It acknowledges his long public service career, including his role as Speaker during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, and his subsequent work in various state government positions. The document records his notable accomplishments for posterity and extends appreciation to his family and the Louisiana community he served.

Maddy summaryHB 40 modifies payment requirements for unfunded retirement liabilities when municipal police departments transfer employees between participating employers in Louisiana's Municipal Police Employees' Retirement System. It requires the retirement system to determine whether a transferring department would have partially dissolved without the employee transfer. If dissolution would have occurred regardless, the transferring department must pay liabilities based on remaining employees; if dissolution wouldn't have happened without the transfer, no payment is required. This directly affects municipal police departments participating in the retirement system during departmental reorganizations. The bill focuses on clarifying payment obligations under specific transfer scenarios.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 3) is a concurrent resolution directing the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to amend rules governing outdoor advertising signs along highways. It requires increased spacing between signs (500-1,000 feet on most highways), bans stacked signs after July 31, 2025, and prohibits new permits for stacked configurations. The changes aim to reduce driver distractions and preserve scenic highway views, directly affecting billboard companies, property owners, and businesses that operate signage near roads. The resolution modifies existing DOTD rules to align with safety and beautification goals under the Highway Beautification Act. Note: The bill’s title incorrectly references SNAP benefits; the actual content addresses outdoor advertising regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour upon her retirement as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services. It formally recognizes her nearly four decades of dedicated service to the Louisiana Legislature, acknowledging her expertise and significant contributions to the institution.

Maddy summaryHB 437 establishes a standardized model proof of loss form for property and motor vehicle insurance claims, requiring policyholders to provide specific details like loss location, estimated repair costs, and certifications about claim accuracy. It directly affects policyholders filing claims and insurers processing them, clarifying that reasonable rental expenses are limited to periods when rental coverage wasn’t approved. Key provisions include adding a required form with fields for policy details, loss description, and legal owner information, while prohibiting insurers from using non-standard formats for this document. The bill does not alter coverage terms but standardizes documentation to improve clarity in the claims process.

Maddy summarySB 245 creates the "Transparent Responsible Use of State Tax-dollars (T.R.U.S.T.) Act" to require nonprofits and contractors receiving state funds to report financial information into a public database. It mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing spending by service type and investment amounts, with the division of administration submitting these reports by January 1 each year. The bill specifically excludes school governing authorities already reporting via the School Transparency Project Portal. This law directly affects organizations receiving state funding, aiming to increase transparency in how public dollars are spent.

Maddy summaryHB 570 references existing requirements in R.S. 51:1773 regarding minors' use of applications, directing that developers comply with those provisions. The bill's amendments (amending grammar and terminology) do not introduce new policy changes but adjust the bill's language to align with the referenced law. The bill directly affects app developers by requiring adherence to established regulations for minors' application use. No specific new mechanisms or policy changes are described in the provided context beyond referencing existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 67 modifies the legal definition of certain sex offenses involving minors. It specifically applies when the victim is 13 to 16 years old and the offender is at least four years older. The bill states that an offender cannot claim they did not know the victim's age as a defense. This change directly affects cases where the age gap between a minor victim (13-16) and an adult offender meets this four-year threshold. The amendment clarifies the legal standard for prosecuting such offenses.