Rep. Chance Henry

Maddy summaryHB 505 updates certification requirements for pesticide professionals in Louisiana. It mandates that commercial applicators, pesticide salespersons, and agricultural consultants must pass exams to obtain three-year certifications, with annual certification cards issued every three years. The bill also establishes a $26 fee for these annual certification cards (excluding private applicators) and clarifies supervision rules for uncertified staff under certified professionals. This procedural bill directly affects licensed pesticide handlers and consultants by standardizing their certification process and fees.

Maddy summaryHB 367 modifies Louisiana's enforcement process for the Structural Pest Control Commission by requiring the commission to send alleged violators a 30-day certified mail notice before holding an adjudicatory hearing. This applies directly to businesses or individuals operating under structural pest control licenses who face potential penalties, license suspensions, or revocations. The bill does not change penalties or create new rules but standardizes the notification process for hearings under existing enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 346 renames a specific section of U.S. Highway 171 in Florien, Louisiana (from Louisiana Highway 118 to Sandra Lane) as the "Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway." The bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage for this redesignation, provided local or private funds cover the department's actual costs (up to $750 per sign). This is a procedural naming bill with no substantive policy changes affecting residents, programs, or funding. It solely honors Speaker Joe Salter through a highway designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Friday of the International Rice Festival as a legal holiday in Acadia Parish, allowing the clerk of court to close the parish courthouse that day. It specifically applies to Acadia Parish offices and requires the courthouse to remain open only if election-related duties require it. The bill creates a recurring annual closure for this local festival without changing broader state holiday rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new system called CARE Accounts to manage future medical payments awarded in personal injury cases. When a court orders compensation for future medical expenses, those funds must be placed in a special money market account owned by the person who caused the injury but controlled for the injured person's benefit. The account can only be used to pay for medically necessary treatments and services, though the bank does not verify each transaction. Any money left in the account after the injured person dies returns to the person who caused the injury. The law will not apply to cases filed before it takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a task force to study the effectiveness and administration of work release programs run by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The group will include representatives from the legislature, the governor's office, corrections officials, and various community and business organizations. By February 1, 2027, the task force must submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the legislature. This resolution does not change any current laws or programs but instead establishes a committee to review them and suggest future improvements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Wholesalers Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the wholesale industry. It specifically commends the Louisiana Association of Wholesalers for its contributions to the state's economy, job creation, and the reliable distribution of essential goods. The bill serves as a formal recognition of the sector's role in connecting manufacturers with retailers and supporting local communities. No changes to laws or regulations are made; the measure is purely ceremonial.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends Lafayette resident Emile Myers for his annual "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser." The bill recognizes how Myers started a neighborhood hot cocoa stand at age eight in 2019, which has grown into a major community event raising over $100,000 for various local nonprofits. It highlights the fundraiser's support for organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and the American Cancer Society, as well as its role in mentoring the next generation of young philanthropists. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of Myers' leadership and the positive impact of his youth-led charitable work.

Maddy summaryHB 592 removes the requirement that parish or municipal roads must be specifically designated for utility terrain vehicle (UTV) use. It allows UTVs to operate on any parish road as long as operators are at least 16 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and maintain liability insurance (matching standard vehicle requirements). Local governments may still post signage to regulate UTVs on public roads but cannot ban them without such notice. The bill explicitly prohibits UTVs from operating on interstate highways. This directly affects UTV operators, property owners, and local governments managing road access.

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.