Rep. Joy Walters

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 8, 2026, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It recognizes the sorority's history of civic engagement and highlights the contributions of its members, including several former Louisiana state officials. The resolution serves as a formal commendation of the organization's community service and does not alter any laws or policies.

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 a new regulatory framework in Louisiana to oversee water usage at large data centers, specifically those with a capacity of one hundred megawatts or more. It grants the Department of Energy and Conservation the authority to issue water use permits for these facilities and requires them to develop specific rules by August 2027. The legislation also mandates that permits include a unique identifier for each project to improve transparency and ensures that agricultural water users remain exempt from these new requirements. Additionally, the Department of Environmental Quality must hold public hearings for data center permits and implement a system to assign unique identifiers to projects within one year of the law taking effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Bishop J. Gregory Jones for his 50th year in ministry. It highlights his personal and professional achievements, including his early start in preaching at age nine, his long tenure as senior pastor, and his role as founder of Eden Worship Center. The document expresses appreciation for his dedicated service to his congregation and community.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends actor Michael B. Jordan for winning the 2026 Academy Award for best actor and celebrates his Louisiana heritage. It recognizes his career achievements, including his roles in films like Black Panther and Creed, and notes his directorial debut and recent award win. The document serves as a formal acknowledgment from the Louisiana House of Representatives rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the legacy of Johnnie Cochran, Jr., a prominent trial lawyer and civil rights advocate who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. It recognizes Cochran's significant contributions to the legal field, including his high-profile defense work and efforts to improve the criminal justice system. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements as a litigator and expresses appreciation for his historic work as a civil libertarian. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to celebrate and remember a notable public figure.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes Richard Williams, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, as the father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. It highlights his background of growing up in difficult circumstances and his role in raising his daughters to become world-class athletes who have won numerous Grand Slam titles and Olympic medals. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to professional tennis and his legacy as a supportive parent who helped his daughters succeed. This type of commemorative measure does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor an individual's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of ShaMonica Michelle Bryant Huggins, who passed away on February 17, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her life, noting her background as a hair stylist and retail worker from Shreveport, Louisiana, and lists her surviving family members including her husband and three daughters. It serves as an official statement of sympathy for her family and friends rather than enacting new policy or changing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that urges the city of Shreveport to establish an interest-free loan program for Transportation Security Administration agents working at the Shreveport Regional Airport. The measure responds to a federal government shutdown that began in February 2026, during which these security personnel continue to work without pay. By referencing similar programs in other states, the resolution seeks to provide financial assistance to help TSA agents cover basic living expenses like rent and groceries. The resolution is non-binding and serves as a formal request to the city government rather than creating new law or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 875 modifies Louisiana's fees for drivers who let auto insurance lapse. It reduces reinstatement fees based on lapse duration (e.g., $150 for 1-30 days, $250 for 31-90 days, $450 for over 90 days) and increases the grace period before fees apply to 30 days for first-time lapses. The bill exempts fees if insurance lapses were ≤30 days and the license plate is surrendered within 30 days, or for first-time lapses with 10-day advance notice. It also caps total fees at $850 for drivers under 65 and $250 for seniors aged 65+, with fees becoming final debt after 60 days. This directly affects Louisiana drivers who experience insurance coverage gaps.