Rep. Beryl Amedée

Co-sponsor HB 312

In committee · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

DRUGS: Provides relative to the over-the-counter sale and purchase of the drug ivermectin without a prescription

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow licensed medical practitioners and pharmacists in Louisiana to prescribe and dispense the drug ivermectin without requiring a prior patient examination. It authorizes third parties, such as family members, to receive and administer the medication on behalf of a patient. To ensure safety, the law requires doctors to provide specific training on proper storage, usage, and emergency procedures before issuing prescriptions. The legislation also grants legal immunity from civil and criminal liability to doctors, pharmacists, and third parties acting in good faith, provided the drug is not administered through gross negligence or willful misconduct.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 108

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette on the occasion of the festival's fiftieth anniversary

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette for celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. The measure highlights the festival's role in preserving Cajun and Creole culture through music, crafts, and food, noting its origins in the 1970s following a period of cultural suppression. By recognizing the event's milestone, the resolution acknowledges the festival's success in revitalizing French language traditions and fostering community pride in South Louisiana.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 10

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 800

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION: Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 123

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONTRACTS: Provides for consent of a legal representative of a minor who contracts with certain parties

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 91

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 8, 2024, as CODOFIL Day at the state capitol

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 201

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PROCUREMENT: Prohibits execution of any procurement contract that would cause the total number of all-electric vehicles in the state fleet to exceed three percent (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 545

In committee · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

CRIME: Provides relative to certain materials in public school libraries

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 550

In committee · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

STUDENT/HOME STUDY: Terminates approval of home study programs by the State Board. of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), provides for the enrollment of students in homeschools, and provides for one-time notification to BESE upon such enrollment (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

In committee May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track