Rep. Tony Bacala

Primary HR 169

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

RETIREMENT/TEACHERS: Creates a task force to study the Optional Retirement Plan within the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to study the Optional Retirement Plan within Louisiana's Teachers' Retirement System. The group will examine how the plan's providers can share best practices regarding individual savings and plan design, while also reviewing employer contribution rates and the benefits earned by members. The task force will include an ex-officio member from the legislative auditor's office, who will provide actuarial services as requested by the group.

Passed May 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 74

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

CLERKS OF COURT: Provides relative to the jury commission for the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers the responsibility for managing jury commissions from separate commissions to the clerks of court in Ascension, Assumption, Jackson, and St. James parishes. Under the new rules, these clerks or their designated deputies will handle all duties related to selecting jurors, including coordinating jury lists and performing the tasks previously done by independent jury commissioners. The law ensures that these clerks have the same powers and receive the same pay as former jury commissioners while following existing legal requirements for jury selection.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HR 212

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 12-18, 2024, as Police Week in Louisiana

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 12-18, 2024, as Police Week throughout the state of Louisiana to honor law enforcement officers. The measure serves a ceremonial purpose by officially setting aside this specific week to recognize the sacrifices made by police officers who die in the line of duty. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies, but rather encourages residents to observe the period with respect. The action was taken by the Louisiana House of Representatives and presented to the Secretary of State for official record.

Passed May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors 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

Primary HB 29

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

RETIREMENT/CLERKS COURT: Provides relative to benefits of the Clerks' of Court Retirement and Relief Fund (EN NO IMPACT APV)

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HR 183

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 82

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Posthumously commends Joseph U. "Mr. Joe" Pierre, Sr., for his contributions to Ascension Parish

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 117

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Cole Stanford

Passed Apr 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 110

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members and the board of directors of the Louisiana School Boards Association

Passed Apr 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 78

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Martha Meaux Simmons

Passed Apr 11, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track