Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 14, 2026, as Community Action Day in Louisiana to honor the Association of Community Action Partnerships Louisiana. The bill formally recognizes the organization's work in addressing poverty and strengthening local community networks across the state. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the efforts of the group's 42 agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the students, faculty, and parents of the Lafayette Parish School System for winning first place in the Louisiana Governor's Games Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet. It highlights the parish's achievement by noting they scored the highest points among all participating parishes in the state competition. The resolution serves as an official congratulatory gesture from the House of Representatives rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives regarding the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. It specifically names the eight victims and describes their personal qualities to honor their memories. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to offer comfort to the families and friends of the deceased.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the tragic death of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. It directly affects the families and loved ones of the deceased by offering official sympathy from the legislative body. The resolution lists the names of the children and briefly describes their positive qualities and school affiliations. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of mourning.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the tragic deaths of eight young children in Shreveport. It formally acknowledges the loss of Mar'Kaydon Pugh, Sariahh Snow, Khedarrion Snow, Braylon Snow, Layla Pugh, Kayla Pugh, Shayla Elkins, and Jayla Elkins, who were all students at various local schools. The text describes each child briefly by name, age, and school, and concludes by offering comfort to their families and friends.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana legislative resolution directs the state Surgeon General and the Department of Health to evaluate whether fenbendazole or similar drugs could be used to treat cancer. The bill asks these health officials to determine if it is feasible to move such treatments toward human use and to seek guidance from federal agencies for a faster review process. All proposed actions must include safeguards to ensure public health remains protected during any potential advancement of these therapies. The measure focuses specifically on assessing the scientific viability and regulatory pathways for these substances rather than mandating their immediate adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Departments of Health and Education to share de-identified student vision screening data from 2018 to the present with independent researchers. The requested information includes details such as the year of screening, grade level, visual acuity results, and demographic categories to help analyze long-term trends in student eye health. While the bill does not change existing laws or require immediate action, it seeks to facilitate studies that could inform future decisions about student well-being and educational practices. If the agencies agree to provide the data, researchers will conduct the analysis and report their findings back to the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution urges the Department of Transportation and Development to improve safety features along Interstate 12 in Livingston, East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa, and St. Tammany Parishes. The bill cites specific fatal accidents, including a 2020 collision involving a cable barrier and a 2025 crash caused by a vehicle striking a concrete median, as reasons for these improvements. By highlighting these incidents, the resolution seeks to prompt the state agency to address infrastructure vulnerabilities that have led to serious injuries and deaths. The measure does not mandate funding or specific engineering changes but serves as a formal request for the department to prioritize safety upgrades in the affected areas.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana legislative resolution asks the U.S. government to reclassify crawfish processing work as agricultural labor so that workers can be hired under the H-2A visa program instead of the more limited H-2B program. The bill also urges federal officials to create a special designation for long-term, compliant crawfish employers and to speed up visa processing times to help businesses meet their seasonal staffing needs. By making these changes, the measure aims to ensure a reliable workforce for the crawfish and landscaping industries during their peak harvest and maintenance periods. The resolution does not become law itself but serves as a formal request to federal agencies and lawmakers to take specific actions to address labor shortages in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Paul Hollis, the director of the United States Mint, for his return visit to the Louisiana House of Representatives. The measure expresses gratitude for his past service as a state representative and his current role as the first Louisianian to lead the Mint. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official statement of appreciation for his contributions.