Rep. Chad Boyer

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for specific domestic violence offenses in Louisiana, particularly those involving strangulation. It directly affects individuals charged with battery against dating partners or domestic abuse battery who use strangulation or cause serious bodily injury. Under the new rules, offenders who strangle their victims face up to three years in hard labor, while those who strangle and cause serious injury must serve between five and fifty years without the possibility of probation or parole. Additionally, anyone who intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury during these crimes could face up to eight years in hard labor. These changes add mandatory prison time to existing punishments for the most severe forms of intimate partner violence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires educational institutions and agencies offering commercial driver training to include human trafficking education in their curriculum. The training must be in place by January 1, 2025, but the specific provisions take effect earlier, on August 1, 2024. This change directly affects schools and organizations that teach driving skills to commercial vehicle operators. The legislation aims to ensure that future commercial drivers are informed about human trafficking risks as part of their standard training.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new state crimes specifically targeting the theft of mail and the unauthorized copying of keys for mailboxes. It defines mail theft as taking mail from a box or carrier with the intent to steal, as well as obtaining mail through fraud or hiding stolen mail. The law also criminalizes stealing or forging keys and locks used for postal receptacles. Anyone convicted of these offenses faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 12-18, 2024, as Police Week throughout the state of Louisiana to honor law enforcement officers. The measure serves a ceremonial purpose by officially setting aside this specific week to recognize the sacrifices made by police officers who die in the line of duty. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies, but rather encourages residents to observe the period with respect. The action was taken by the Louisiana House of Representatives and presented to the Secretary of State for official record.