Rep. Jerome Zeringue

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council within the Louisiana Department of Health to provide guidance on issues affecting people with dementia. The council will be composed of specific members, including a representative from the home health industry with dementia experience, and the governor must appoint a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's or related dementia to the group. The legislation also updates the council's connection to the governor's office of elderly affairs and adjusts the number of members to twenty-two. These changes aim to create a formal advisory body focused on dementia care without altering existing funding or operational procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Louisiana's regulations on saltwater and charter fishing licenses by creating a special escrow account for fees collected from nonresident charter boat guides. Under the new provisions, a $500 promotion fee is added to the license cost for nonresidents, and ten percent of all annual charter guide license fees are also set aside. These funds must be used by the Louisiana Charter Boat Association to promote the charter boat industry, protect fisheries, and cover administrative expenses. The legislation also updates the legal citations referenced in existing statutes regarding fishing licenses and fund management.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs that all money earned from selling waterfowl hunting licenses in Louisiana be placed into the state's Duck Stamp Fund. The change ensures that these specific funds are dedicated to supporting the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print program rather than being mixed with other general revenues. Hunters who purchase waterfowl licenses will see their fees automatically contribute to this dedicated conservation fund. The legislation updates existing state laws to clarify this allocation process for future license sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires coaches in Louisiana to complete CPR and AED training, directly affecting schools and athletic programs. However, the law includes a specific provision stating that it will not take effect unless the legislature provides funding or private donations are made to cover the training costs. This means local school districts are not immediately forced to pay for the program on their own. The measure aims to ensure safety training for coaches while preventing an unfunded financial burden on public schools.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution to continue the work of the Judicial Structure Task Force in Louisiana. It directly affects the composition of this task force by adding a specific seat for a judge who is also a member of the National Bar Association's Louisiana Judicial Council. The key provision inserts a new requirement into the task force's membership list, ensuring representation from this specific legal group. This change is procedural and focuses on the internal structure of the committee rather than creating new laws or altering court operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the bridge on Louisiana Highway 648 over Bayou Lafourche as the "Austin Bush Memorial Bridge." The legislation directly affects the specific roadway infrastructure by officially naming it in honor of Austin Bush. It achieves this through a simple text amendment that updates the bill's language to include the new name. Once enacted, the change will appear on official state maps and signage for that bridge.

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.