Rep. Tehmi Chassion

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to include alternative imaging methods as options alongside standard mammograms. The law applies to all health coverage plans and ensures these non-mammography screening choices are available to policyholders. By mandating the inclusion of these alternatives, the legislation aims to expand the range of diagnostic tools accessible through insurance coverage. The measure was passed by the Senate and is awaiting further action in the House.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the language in a previous law to clarify that jurors can donate their daily jury duty pay to the Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization. The changes correct minor wording errors by replacing "the" with "their" and updating a section reference from "Paragraph (A)" to "Subsection A." These adjustments ensure the existing rule allowing jurors to give their compensation to CASA is clearly written without altering the policy itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana's special education laws by requiring school board members to receive training on special education policies and mandating that local school districts report annual financial and academic data to special education advisory councils. It extends the time limit for filing special education due process hearings from one to two years and allows for a non-adversarial early resolution process where resulting agreements can be enforced in court. Additionally, the legislation requires the state board to establish rules for behavioral health services and mandates that public schools install cameras in classrooms within 90 days of a parent's request.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially renames two specific sections of state highways in Louisiana to honor two individuals. It designates a part of Highway 175 in Mansfield as the "Jerius Marshall Highway" and a segment of Highway 133 in Start as the "Luke Letlow Memorial Highway." The legislation applies only to the named road sections within their respective parishes and does not alter any traffic laws or funding. By changing the official names of these roads, the bill serves as a commemorative measure rather than introducing new operational rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows pharmacies in Louisiana to transfer prescriptions for controlled substances to one another, provided they follow specific federal rules. The law updates state regulations to explicitly permit this exchange of prescription information between different pharmacy locations. By aligning state law with federal standards, the measure aims to streamline the process for patients who need to move their medication between pharmacies.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the text of a law regarding mandatory reporting of child abuse by changing the word "Section" to "Article" in two specific places. These changes do not alter the actual requirements for who must report suspected abuse or how reports are handled. The legislative action is purely a technical correction to the document's structure rather than a new policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the requirements for real estate brokers and salespeople in Louisiana to clarify how they can regain their licenses after expiration or inactivity. It allows individuals who let their licenses lapse to reapply within a specific window without having to complete the full initial education hours again. Specifically, brokers and salespeople who renew their application by the end of the year following their expiration date can skip the standard 150-hour broker course or 90-hour salesperson course. Additionally, the law states that inactive licensees do not need to complete annual continuing education while their license is inactive, though they must finish required training before returning to active status.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Legislative Budgetary Control Council to study whether it is possible to build more housing for state legislators near the Louisiana state capitol. The proposal specifically suggests looking at the old Department of Insurance building and its parking structure as a potential location for these new apartments. The study is intended to address the current shortage of lodging for lawmakers who travel long distances to attend sessions, with results to be shared before the 2025 legislative session begins.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution from the Louisiana Legislature urges President Biden's administration to end the temporary pause on approving pending liquefied natural gas export permits. The bill highlights the state's significant economic reliance on the oil and gas industry, which contributes billions in tax revenue and supports thousands of jobs. It argues that halting these approvals could disrupt global supply chains, increase energy costs, and harm national security. The measure does not change any laws but serves as a formal request to the federal government to resume its review of LNG export projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes specific state laws that previously governed the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. It directly affects the bridge by repealing regulations related to highway safety corridors, traffic rules, camera safety devices, and signage penalties. The key mechanism is the complete elimination of these existing statutes, effectively clearing the legal framework that once applied to the bridge. This action simplifies the regulatory environment for the bridge without adding new requirements.