Rep. Beau Beaullieu

Maddy summaryHB 223 increases pay for Louisiana election workers, including polling place commissioners and parish board commissioners who serve during elections. It sets new daily rates: $300 for a polling place supervisor (commissioner-in-charge), $400 for supervisors in multiple precincts, $150 for some certified workers, $250 for others, and $85 for untrained staff. Parish board commissioners will receive $150 for high-turnout elections (with secretary of state approval), $100 for regular elections, and an additional $100 during declared emergencies. The bill also allows for an extra $150 per day for election commissioners during emergencies.

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 summaryHB 92 authorizes the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission to name the new laboratory building after former commission president Martin Bofill "Bo" Duhé. The bill honors Duhé for his service on the commission (2015-2021) and his role in securing funding for the 40,000-square-foot facility. It does not change policies or affect residents, but formally designates the building's name. The measure is purely commemorative, with no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryHB 590 clarifies that U.S. election campaigns cannot accept funding from foreign sources by amending language to explicitly prohibit contributions "by a person who is not a United States citizen." The bill directly affects candidates, political committees, and election campaigns that might receive foreign funding. Its key mechanism is a technical correction to remove ambiguous phrasing ("noncitizen") and replace it with clear, accessible language defining prohibited contributors. The bill does not create new penalties but ensures existing prohibitions against foreign election funding are unambiguous. (This is a substantive policy amendment, not a procedural bill.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 57) passed by the Louisiana State Legislature to express condolences for Steven J. Miguez, a businessman and community member from Iberia Parish, following his death on February 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life of service, including founding businesses like Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel, his competitive shooting achievements, and his family. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents - it solely offers legislative condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate (34-0) and passed through the House without amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 65) is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of John "Jay" Batt, Jr., a former New Orleans City Council member, businessman, and community leader. It formally honors his life, service, and legacy without creating any new laws or affecting specific policies or groups. The resolution acknowledges his career, family, and contributions to New Orleans, including his time on the City Council and leadership roles in organizations like the Sugar Bowl Committee. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic gesture of remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 208) commends DXI Electric, LLC, for its recent investment and job creation in Acadiana, Louisiana. It specifically recognizes the company's 45-year history of employment in the region, its May 2025 grand opening, and its focus on innovation in Iberia Parish. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives. It directly affects DXI Electric, LLC, and its employees by publicly acknowledging their contributions to the local economy.

Maddy summaryHB 434 modifies Louisiana law to limit compensation for individuals involved in car accidents when the at-fault driver failed to maintain required auto insurance. Specifically, it adds a new provision stating that recovery limitations apply only to "general damages" (such as pain and suffering), not to other types of compensation like medical bills or lost wages. This change directly affects accident victims seeking damages from uninsured drivers, restricting the scope of recoverable losses. The bill amends Louisiana Revised Statute 32:866 to clarify this limitation in the legal framework for civil liability claims.

Maddy summaryHB 450 requires all motor vehicle insurers operating in Louisiana to reduce their bodily injury liability and property damage insurance rates by at least 2% in every service area. Insurers must file these reduced rates with the state insurance commissioner within 60 days of the bill's effective date. The rate reduction savings will apply to policyholders when they renew existing policies or purchase new coverage. This bill directly affects insurance companies and their customers by mandating a specific, uniform rate cut. The legislation does not address evidentiary rules as suggested by its title, focusing solely on insurer rate adjustments.

Maddy summaryHB 431 requires motor vehicle insurers operating in Louisiana to reduce their combined bodily injury and property damage liability insurance rates by at least 2% in each service area. Insurers must file these adjusted rates with the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner within 60 days of the bill's effective date. These rate reductions apply to policyholders at the time of policy renewal or new policy issuance. The bill is currently in the legislative process (passed second reading with amendments) but has not yet become law.