Rep. Beau Beaullieu

Maddy summaryHB 354 renames the Magnolia Bridge (on Louisiana Highway 64 over the Amite River between East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes) as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install signage reflecting this name, with costs covered by local or private funds not exceeding $750 per sign. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or services.

Maddy summaryHB 575 establishes a priority for youth in Louisiana's extended foster care program to purchase surplus state vehicles. It directly affects young adults aged 18-21 who are eligible for and participating in the extended foster care program under state law (R.S. 46:288.1 et seq.). The bill amends state property law to give these foster youth first preference over other buyers when the state disposes of surplus vehicles, ensuring they have priority access to vehicles that would otherwise be sold publicly. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal request from the Louisiana legislature to the U.S. Congress and federal health agencies to speed up research and clinical trials for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. It does not create new laws or change funding directly but instead asks federal officials to prioritize efforts to develop better treatments for this aggressive blood cancer. The resolution also names these proposed research efforts the "Jonas A. Feeley Act" to honor a recent victim of the disease. Ultimately, the measure serves as a symbolic gesture to advocate for increased federal attention on improving survival rates for patients with this condition.

Maddy summarySB 32 establishes the Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within Louisiana's Department of Health to improve support for families experiencing pregnancy loss or infant death. The bill requires hospitals providing maternity care to receive staff training on supporting grieving parents, access to bereavement resources (like counseling referrals), and perinatal bereavement devices. It prioritizes hospitals serving high-risk patients, delivering many babies, or lacking current bereavement resources. The initiative can fund these services using voluntary monies, including federal grants and donations, without imposing new taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 941 invalidates certain indemnity clauses in oil and gas industry contracts that would shield operators from liability for injuries caused by their own negligence. It specifically targets agreements covering well operations, drilling, and related services, making provisions that require operators to pay for their own negligence unenforceable. The bill establishes a clear process for obtaining "additional insured" coverage: contractors must request a written premium quote directly from the operator's insurer, pay the quoted group rate, and receive written notice of renewal terms. Crucially, it limits contractors' liability for deductibles to $100,000 per incident, requiring operators to cover any excess costs, while invalidating agreements that force operators to pay the first $100,000. This directly affects oil and gas contractors, operators, and insurers engaged in Louisiana's mineral exploration and production activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates two specific segments of Louisiana Highway 182 as memorial highways: the portion in Jeanerette between Hubertville Road and Canal Street as the "Berwick 'BJ' LeJeune, Jr. Memorial Highway," and the segment between Jeanerette and Sorrel (from LA 671 to LA 318) as the "Ret. Judge Richard T. 'Dickey' Haik, Sr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Department of Transportation to install signage for these designations, funded entirely by local or private contributions covering costs up to $750 per sign. The bill has no substantive policy changes beyond naming these highway sections and establishing a cost-recovery mechanism for signage.

Maddy summaryHB 287 extends the Louisiana Tax Commission's authority to collect specific fees for property tax assessments, now covering the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. The bill directly affects property owners in Louisiana, as these fees are tied to the Commission's evaluation of property values for tax purposes. It does not create new fees or alter assessment methods but prolongs the existing fee collection period to ensure continuity in property tax administration. The extension applies to fees already authorized under current law, with no new provisions beyond the time frame.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the students, faculty, and parents of the Lafayette Parish School System for winning first place in the Louisiana Governor's Games Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet. It highlights the parish's achievement by noting they scored the highest points among all participating parishes in the state competition. The resolution serves as an official congratulatory gesture from the House of Representatives rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives regarding the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. It specifically names the eight victims and describes their personal qualities to honor their memories. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to offer comfort to the families and friends of the deceased.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the tragic death of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. It directly affects the families and loved ones of the deceased by offering official sympathy from the legislative body. The resolution lists the names of the children and briefly describes their positive qualities and school affiliations. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of mourning.