Rep. Phillip DeVillier

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 49 is a commemorative resolution that commends Branesha Moore, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Louisiana State University at Eunice. It officially recognizes her achievement as the recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year Award from the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Foundation.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 48 is a procedural bill that commends Nikki May, an Assistant Professor and Department Chair at Louisiana State University at Eunice. It formally recognizes her for receiving the 2025 Louisiana State University Innovative Contributions to Online Learning Award.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 50 is a procedural bill that commends Jeff Willis, the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Louisiana State University at Eunice. It recognizes him for winning the inaugural 2025 Walter Hauck NJCAA Coaches Association President of the Year Award and acknowledges his leadership, including eight national championships.

Maddy summaryHR 63 is a resolution that commends St. Edmund High School basketball coach Erica Zaunbrecher for being named the 2025 District 5-1A Coach of the Year. It recognizes her achievements in leading the Lady Jays to a successful season.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.

Maddy summaryHR 1 is a resolution from the House of Representatives that commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour upon her retirement. It recognizes her nearly four decades of service as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services.

Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws regarding pharmaceutical reimbursements to apply only to contracted pharmacists or pharmacies that do not own more than five shares or a five percent interest in a pharmaceutical wholesale group purchasing organization or vendor. The key provision restricts the scope of the reimbursement rules to ensure they target independent pharmacies rather than those with significant ownership stakes in drug supply chains. By adding this specific limitation, the legislation clarifies which entities must comply with the current reimbursement requirements without changing the underlying financial mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 940 authorizes the state to issue bonds to fund deferred maintenance projects for colleges and universities under an existing capital improvement program. The bill allows the Office of Facility Planning and Control to retain up to one percent of project costs for administrative expenses and permits university boards to approve smaller projects under one million dollars if they determine it is cost-efficient. It also updates the maximum funding limit for these projects from one hundred eighty-one million dollars to two billion dollars and clarifies the timeline for legislative approval. These changes directly affect state higher education institutions by providing a financial mechanism to address necessary repairs and upgrades.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the procedures for ending a public health emergency in the state. It specifically changes the text of an existing emergency powers law to alter how the emergency declaration is terminated. The amendment adjusts the legislative process, though the specific policy change to the termination mechanism is not detailed in the provided text.