Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summaryHR 279 is a non-binding resolution condemning the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. It formally expresses legislative disapproval of the incident and the use of improvised incendiary weapons during the attack, as clarified by an amendment correcting the bill’s description of the weapon. The resolution directly addresses the public and lawmakers, emphasizing unity against antisemitism. It does not create new laws or affect specific individuals or groups. This is a procedural statement, not a policy change, with no financial or regulatory impact.

Maddy summaryHB 358 allows pharmacy technicians to work remotely under specific circumstances, directly affecting pharmacy technicians employed in licensed pharmacies. The bill amends existing law to permit technicians to perform duties from locations outside a physical pharmacy, provided they use secure remote systems. The state board of pharmacy must create implementing rules to govern this remote work arrangement, ensuring compliance with safety and licensing standards. This change modifies current regulations without altering core pharmacy operations or patient care requirements.

Maddy summarySCR 60 is a resolution requesting Louisiana's Department of Insurance to study how 2025 insurance reforms impacted the state's market competitiveness. The study will analyze specific metrics - including carrier applications, rate changes, consumer complaints, and premium trends - for homeowners' and auto insurance from July 2024 through November 2026. It requires comparing data against pre-reform baselines and reporting findings to insurance committees by December 2026, including how each reform affected the market and policy recommendations. This procedural bill does not change laws but seeks data to evaluate recent reforms' effectiveness for consumers and insurers.

Maddy summarySCR 13 is a Louisiana legislative resolution urging Congress to reform prior authorization practices in healthcare. It requests federal action to establish clear timelines for insurance approvals, reduce administrative burdens on doctors, eliminate prior authorization for generic medications, and create better appeals processes for denied treatments. The resolution directly addresses patients and healthcare providers in Louisiana who face delays in care due to insurance company requirements. It does not create new law but formally asks Congress to implement specific changes to prioritize patient needs over bureaucratic delays. The resolution passed unanimously in Louisiana's legislature on May 19, 2025.

Maddy summarySCR 37 is a concurrent resolution urging Louisiana's State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to purchase an annual license for a 3D game-based learning platform. The platform must align with Louisiana's chemistry and physical science standards and include real-world technology applications to support career pathways for middle and high school students. It aims to address underfunding of science education by leveraging existing STEM-focused industries like energy, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. As a resolution, it is a formal request to BESE - not a binding law - and passed unanimously in the Senate on May 27, 2025.

Maddy summarySCR 40 creates a K-12 School Safety Task Force to study school safety and security issues affecting K-12 schools in the state. The task force will examine current safety measures and develop recommendations for improving school security. This procedural bill does not change existing laws but establishes a formal group to analyze and propose solutions. The task force will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature.

Maddy summarySCR 20 is a resolution urging Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate and fund the Local Food for Schools Program with approximately $3 million annually. It directly affects schools participating in the program by seeking to restore access to locally sourced food for student meals. The resolution requests Congress to specifically allocate funding to reinstate this program, which provides fresh, locally grown food to schools. As a memorial resolution (not a binding law), it does not change current policy but formally asks Congress to act.

Maddy summarySCR 32 is a Louisiana Senate resolution urging Congress to oppose federal Medicaid funding cuts. It emphasizes that over 1.6 million Louisiana residents - including children, seniors, rural healthcare providers, and nursing home residents - depend on Medicaid for essential care, with nearly 70% of nursing home residents relying on it. The resolution requests Congress work with states to strengthen Medicaid instead of implementing cuts that would worsen health outcomes, increase hospital financial strain, and raise costs for all residents. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not change policy but formally expresses Louisiana’s position to federal lawmakers.

Maddy summarySCR 62 creates a statewide task force to study and recommend solutions for property blight, defined as dilapidated buildings and overgrown lots. The task force, including mayors, local government leaders, and agency representatives, must develop a strategic plan using data-driven approaches and propose specific legislation by March 2026. It will review past efforts like the Urban Land-Banking Law and focus on place-based revitalization to address blight across Louisiana. The task force’s recommendations will inform future local and state efforts to improve affected neighborhoods.

Maddy summarySCR 27 is a Louisiana legislative resolution asking Congress to address the corporate practice of medicine. It requests Congress examine how corporate ownership of healthcare entities may pressure doctors to prioritize profits over patient care, potentially compromising clinical decisions. The resolution specifically asks Congress to ensure healthcare professionals maintain independence, prevent corporate interference in medical choices, and protect patient care quality. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it does not change current policy but urges federal action to safeguard the doctor-patient relationship. It was unanimously adopted by Louisiana lawmakers in May 2025.