Rep. Beau Beaullieu

Maddy summaryHB 174 designates a specific bridge on U.S. 167 in Winn Parish as the "Clayton Horne Memorial Bridge." This bill directly affects the location of the bridge and honors Clayton Horne through its official name. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or funding mechanisms - it solely updates the bridge's official designation. Amendments clarify the reference to the highway as "United States Highway 167" but do not alter the memorial purpose. As a naming resolution, it has no operational or financial impact beyond the ceremonial designation.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates Monday, May 19, 2025, as CODOFIL Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). CODOFIL promotes Louisiana's French language, culture, and heritage through education and international partnerships with French-speaking regions like France, Quebec, and New Brunswick. The resolution recognizes CODOFIL's role in supporting tourism and economic growth tied to Louisiana's francophone identity. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the organization's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives. It formally commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope and second American pope. The resolution highlights his New Orleans connections, his background as a missionary in Peru, and his recent papal message. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any legal obligations or affect policy.

Maddy summaryHB 596 comprehensively revises the laws governing election campaign finance in Louisiana. It directly affects political candidates, parties, and various campaign committees by establishing a new "Campaign Finance Disclosure Act." The bill introduces "leadership committees" and outlines specific rules for their operation, along with updated authorizations and restrictions. It also sets new limits for contributions and expenditures, details reporting requirements for financial activities, and defines the powers of the supervisory committee on campaign finance regarding investigations and penalties.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family and friends of Arwin Patrick Bascle upon her passing. It also honors her life, legacy, and contributions to the political fabric of Louisiana.

Maddy summaryHR 121 is a resolution that commends the Louisiana Association of Wholesalers for its contributions to the state's economy. It designates Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Louisiana Association of Wholesalers Day at the state capitol.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, acknowledging his contributions as an educator, coach, and public servant.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 86, amends House Rule 8.8.1, which governs the legislative process within the House of Representatives. It clarifies how legislative instruments, such as bills or resolutions, are handled when they are not considered in their usual order during third reading and final passage. Specifically, if an item is passed over or a member objects to its preferential consideration, the bill ensures it will remain on the legislative calendar in its original numerical order for consideration on the following legislative day. This procedural change primarily affects how representatives manage their daily legislative agenda.

Maddy summaryHB 432 amends laws concerning third-party litigation financing, affecting companies that fund lawsuits, the individuals they fund, and their attorneys. It limits the amount litigation financers can recover to a share of the plaintiff's proceeds after attorney fees and costs are paid. The bill also makes the existence of these financing agreements discoverable in civil actions. Additionally, attorneys must disclose the financing contract and provide a copy to their clients within 30 days of being retained or entering the agreement. These provisions do not apply to nonprofit legal organizations offering pro bono services.

Maddy summaryHB 439 proposes to establish a limit on attorney fees, directly affecting attorneys and their clients by regulating the maximum fees that can be charged for legal services. While the specific details of this limit are not provided in the available text, recent amendments removed original provisions related to penalties and an entire page of the bill.