Maddy summaryThis bill creates a sales and use tax rebate program for purchases of equipment and materials used in aerospace facilities and activities in Louisiana. To qualify, aerospace facility owners must certify that their projects will create at least 200 new permanent jobs and invest at least $1 billion in the state between July 2026 and July 2031. The rebate applies to purchases made on or after July 1, 2026, and can be claimed annually by eligible contractors and facility owners through the Department of Revenue. If a facility fails to meet its job creation or investment obligations by July 2031, the state can terminate the agreement and require repayment of any rebates already received. The program is administered by Louisiana Economic Development, which certifies facilities and manages agreements that can be renewed for up to 10 additional years.
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Maddy summaryHB 73 amends Louisiana law to allow public bodies (like city councils, school boards, and parish commissions) to use electronic voting machines for recording votes during public meetings. The bill requires that any electronic voting system must publicly display each member's vote in real time, while maintaining the existing requirement for voice votes to be recorded in public minutes. It applies only to future meetings and does not affect ongoing legal cases. This change standardizes voting methods for transparency but does not alter the substance of legislative decisions.
Maddy summaryHB 149 designates a specific segment of United States Highway 190 Business East in Slidell, Louisiana (from Beech Avenue/Interstate 10 Service Road to Military Road) as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $2,250 per sign). This is a purely ceremonial bill with no substantive policy changes, solely honoring a police officer through road naming.
Maddy summaryHB 131 modifies Louisiana's post-conviction relief process by adding two new restrictions on appeals. It denies relief if a petitioner knew about a claim but failed to raise it during trial (Article 930.4(B)) or raised it in trial but didn’t pursue it on appeal (Article 930.4(C)). The bill also changes custody rules: if relief is granted, the person cannot be released on bail until Louisiana’s Supreme Court finishes reviewing the case (Article 930.5(C)). This directly affects individuals convicted of crimes seeking to overturn their convictions through post-conviction appeals. The law aims to reduce repetitive or incomplete appeals while clarifying custody procedures during appeals.
Maddy summaryHB 346 renames a specific section of U.S. Highway 171 in Florien, Louisiana (from Louisiana Highway 118 to Sandra Lane) as the "Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway." The bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage for this redesignation, provided local or private funds cover the department's actual costs (up to $750 per sign). This is a procedural naming bill with no substantive policy changes affecting residents, programs, or funding. It solely honors Speaker Joe Salter through a highway designation.
Maddy summaryHB 48 amends Louisiana law to clarify membership requirements and contribution rules for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund. It requires all deputies (including those in Orleans Parish), criminal/civil deputies, and specific court criers (Orleans Civil District Court and Louisiana Supreme Court) aged 18+ with minimum salaries to automatically join the fund. The bill mandates monthly deductions from members' salaries and employer payments covering both employee and employer shares, to be remitted to the fund's treasurer. If employers fail to pay, the fund's treasurer notifies the legislative auditor, who can withhold the employer's funds until payments are made. This bill directly affects Louisiana sheriffs' deputies and court officers in designated roles.
Maddy summarySB 244 would establish a new recreational alligator hunting season in Louisiana, separate from existing commercial hunting. It requires hunters to obtain a special alligator hunting license and recreational harvest tags issued by the Louisiana Wildlife Commission, and prohibits hunting outside designated seasons, without proper licenses/tags, or using illegal methods. The bill allows the Commission to set specific seasons, harvest quotas, residency rules, and permitted hunting hours by geographic area. Violations would be classified as a class three violation, with penalties specified in the bill. This directly affects Louisiana residents and visitors seeking to hunt alligators recreationally under new rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the parish's history and economic contributions. The resolution recognizes the community's collaborative spirit and achievements in business, education, and public service. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the partnership between the parish and the state government rather than changing any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryHB 8 requires written authorization for legislative staff to attend executive sessions of Louisiana's state or statewide retirement system boards. The authorization must name specific staff members, be submitted to the retirement system director, and remain valid for four years unless revoked. Committee chairs for the House and Senate Retirement Committees can revoke or modify these authorizations at any time with written notice. This bill directly affects legislative staff seeking to observe closed retirement board meetings, establishing clear procedures for access.
Maddy summaryHB 49 amends Louisiana's retirement systems for municipal police and firefighters, creating new rules for when a city's department is considered "partially dissolved" due to significant drops in employee numbers (e.g., below 70% of prior-year counts or a 50+ employee decrease). If dissolution occurs, the city must pay the retirement system's unfunded liability over 15 years, with payment timing depending on the valuation date (starting July 1 of the second or third fiscal year after calculation). The bill also clarifies how employee transfers (e.g., to airport authorities) affect liability calculations and adjusts payment requirements if department staffing later recovers. These changes apply to departments with employees hired on or after January 1, 2027.