Rep. Vinney St. Blanc

Maddy summaryHB 294 allows houses of worship (like churches, mosques, and synagogues) to request that disruptive or trespassing individuals leave their premises. If such individuals refuse, authorized staff or security may use reasonable force to remove them, consistent with existing self-defense laws. The law protects these individuals and the religious organization from legal liability when using force that is necessary and proportional to the disruption. This directly affects places of worship and their staff by clarifying their legal authority to maintain order during services or religious activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as "Main Street Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the state's downtown revitalization program. It directly affects the thirty-eight communities currently participating in the Louisiana Main Street initiative, as well as those working toward designation. The resolution formally recognizes the program's economic impact, which includes job creation, new businesses, and significant private and public investments over the last 42 years. Additionally, the bill commends the program's leaders and volunteers for their efforts in strengthening local commercial districts.

Maddy summarySB 305 requires Louisiana's Board of Regents and state agencies like Louisiana Works to create a free, public online dashboard showing how college programs connect to job outcomes. The dashboard will display data such as graduate employment rates, typical wages, and alignment with high-demand jobs, disaggregated by program. It aims to help students, families, and schools make informed decisions while allowing policymakers to assess workforce needs. The bill explicitly states it won’t mandate program changes, force performance funding, or disclose personal student information.

Maddy summaryHB 16 extends the geographic jurisdiction of the City Court of Franklin to include specific areas in Ward Four of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It directly affects residents in portions of Ward Four north of Highway 182 and south of Bayou Teche, extending to the Centerville Bridge Approach Road - areas previously outside Franklin's city limits. The bill adds these zones to the court's jurisdiction, while establishing that the City Court shares concurrent authority with local justices of the peace for cases in those outer areas. This change clarifies where certain local cases will be handled without altering existing court structures or creating new legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 743 creates the "Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District" in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, to govern the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport. The district, established upon approval by the St. Mary Parish Council and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will operate as a political subdivision with authority to manage airport operations, infrastructure, and financial matters. It will be governed by a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the parish council, who will oversee airport planning, facility development, and acceptance of federal grants. The district’s boundaries align with St. Mary Parish, and it will assume responsibility for airport management currently held by local government. This bill does not impose new taxes or fees but reorganizes airport governance under a dedicated district structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander, a governmental affairs professional who passed away on September 27, 2025. The resolution acknowledges her life as a native of Houma, her education at Louisiana State University, her career as a governmental affairs coordinator, and her personal qualities that endeared her to colleagues and friends. It formally extends wishes for comfort to her surviving family, including her husband Wilson Alexander, parents, brother, and extended relatives. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding how loads must be secured on vehicles traveling on highways. It requires that vehicle contents be prevented from dropping, leaking, or escaping, while allowing specific exemptions for authorized maintenance vehicles and those carrying incidental agricultural residue. The legislation also clarifies that proof of actual spillage is not needed to prove a violation and gives the Office of State Police the authority to create rules for enforcement. Additionally, it establishes a fine of up to $250 for each willful violation but prioritizes corrective action for sugarcane harvest vehicles affected by unavoidable field conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Gordie White for his long-term dedication to waterfowl conservation and wetland preservation through his work with Ducks Unlimited. It recognizes his role in founding the New Iberia chapter in 1972, his service as state chairman, and his development of the "Ducklings" volunteer fundraising model that has spread nationwide. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves to formally acknowledge his contributions and encourage future generations to continue environmental stewardship.

Maddy summaryHB 272 expands Louisiana's R.E.A.D. program to include all students in elementary schools that received a "D" or "F" school performance grade in the prior year. It directly affects students in these low-performing elementary schools by requiring the state Department of Education to ship books quarterly, along with family literacy resources for at-home reading engagement. The bill mandates that schools distribute these materials to every prekindergarten through fifth-grade student. These changes aim to increase access to reading resources in schools needing academic support, as specified in the bill's new eligibility criteria and distribution requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Leroy Cavalier, a longtime Capitol Security Specialist who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Cavalier's service as a security specialist at the northeast bollards station and his contributions to the Capitol Security Office before his passing. It formally offers appreciation for his dedicated service and extends wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues.