Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summarySB 116 allows notaries legally qualified in St. Martin Parish to perform notarial acts in St. Landry Parish, and vice versa, without needing separate certification for the other parish. It directly affects notaries working across these two Louisiana parishes. The bill creates reciprocal recognition of notarial authority between the two parishes, simplifying cross-parish notarization for residents and businesses. This is a procedural change to streamline notarial services within the specified parishes.

Maddy summaryHB 71 amends Louisiana law to revise membership on the Dual Enrollment Task Force. The bill adds the chief executive officer of Ellevate Louisiana (or their designee) as a new voting member, increasing the total membership from fourteen to fifteen. This procedural change directly affects the composition of the task force, which advises the state on dual enrollment programs (allowing high school students to earn college credits). The bill does not alter program requirements, funding, or student eligibility.

Maddy summaryHR 180 creates a study group to examine truancy in Louisiana public schools and assess whether changes to how student attendance is counted could better address the issue. The group will specifically review if adjustments to the current attendance-based method used in school funding formulas are needed. This bill directly affects public schools, as funding decisions rely on student attendance data. The study aims to evaluate if modifying how attendance is measured would improve school funding accuracy and truancy outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 122 creates the Louisiana Roof Registry within the Department of Insurance, allowing property owners and local/municipal governments (which require building permits) to voluntarily submit building permit information related to roof work. The registry is voluntary, meaning participation is not mandatory for property owners or governments. The bill authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to create rules governing what information can be submitted and how it may be used, following standard rulemaking procedures. This policy change establishes a centralized system for tracking roof-related building permits without imposing new requirements on participants.

Maddy summaryHB 80 expands Louisiana's definition of "first responder" to include electrical linemen during weather emergencies declared by the governor. It defines "electrical lineman" as a private-sector worker who installs, maintains, or repairs power systems, clarifying they remain private employees without state benefits. The bill specifies that electrical linemen may display "first responder" on uniforms but are not governed by state or local government. This change applies only to weather emergencies under state emergency protocols, not other incidents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson, a Duck Commander founder and "Duck Dynasty" star who was a prominent figure in northeast Louisiana. The resolution honors his life, family values, faith, and economic impact through his business, highlighting his 60-year marriage to Kay and his role as a community leader. It has no effect on laws or regulations, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of respect.

Maddy summarySB 190 designates specific road segments in certain parishes to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing road descriptions to clarify the designated sections (e.g., changing "overpass to" to "overpass and"). It has no funding requirements or new obligations - it solely provides a commemorative name for existing roadways. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (39-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Alexandra Gramby, a Louisiana resident and 2025 high school graduate, for becoming Louisiana's first National Miss Juneteenth winner. It recognizes her community work as a youth advocate, her role as a goodwill ambassador, and her participation in Juneteenth observances. The resolution serves as a symbolic honor from the Louisiana House of Representatives, with no policy changes or direct impacts beyond this recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 83 designates specific portions of Louisiana highways by adding "Jr." after "King" and "Memorial" after "Woods-Shareef" in official highway signage. The bill directly affects highway markers and official transportation documents in Louisiana. This is a purely naming bill with no substantive policy changes, as it only modifies existing highway designations. It does not create new laws or impact public services.

Maddy summaryHB 180 redesignates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 425 in Richland Parish (between LA Hwy 132 and LA Hwy 584 in Archibald) as the "Sheriff Gary Lynn Gilley Memorial Highway" to honor a local sheriff. The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this new name, funded by private contributions covering costs up to $550 per sign. This is a ceremonial designation with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the highway segment and requiring signage updates.