Maddy summarySB 376, the "Learn and Earn Act," creates a new program allowing Louisiana public high schools to partner with businesses for paid, credit-bearing work-based learning opportunities. It requires school boards to establish career practicums through written agreements with businesses that ensure fair value exchange (e.g., businesses provide equivalent benefit for school resources used) and align with state-approved career pathways. The program directly affects high school students - especially in rural or underserved communities - by offering compensated job training in fields like healthcare or technology while meeting educational requirements. Key provisions mandate that these practicums operate exclusively within defined instructional boundaries, prioritize student safety/supervision, and integrate financial literacy and employability skills.
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Maddy summaryHB 629 creates a special Louisiana license plate for the Krewe of Athena Carnival Club, available to any Louisiana resident who applies and pays fees. The plate requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants to be issued, with an annual $25 fee (plus a $3.50 handling fee) collected by the state. All $25 fees go directly to the Krewe of Athena to fund scholarships for debutantes, with the plate design including the words "Krewe of Athena" and following state plate regulations.
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 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 summaryHB 111 would allow incarcerated individuals in Louisiana to earn an additional 90 days of credit toward their parole supervision date if they obtain an associate's degree from a regionally accredited, department-approved educational institution while serving their sentence. This policy directly affects people in Louisiana state prisons who complete such a degree program. The key provision adds this specific credit to existing good time calculations under Louisiana law, reducing the time they must serve under parole supervision. The bill does not alter prison sentences but shortens the parole period for eligible individuals who earn the degree.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Judge Alvin Batiste, Jr. on his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court in Louisiana. The document recognizes his twenty-three years of service, highlighting his roles as a presiding judge, chief judge, and administrator who dedicated his career to justice and community support. It celebrates his personal achievements, including his military service and mentorship programs like Judges in the Classroom, while expressing appreciation for his contributions to the legal profession. The measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than enacting new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the parish's history and contributions to the state. The resolution acknowledges Iberville Parish's role in Louisiana's development, its industrial economy, and its natural resources like the Atchafalaya Basin. By officially recognizing the date, the bill aims to strengthen ties between local and state leaders while highlighting the parish's achievements.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Youth Legislature of Louisiana for its work in teaching middle school students about government and leadership. It highlights how the program helps students learn the legislative process through mock sessions, debates, and committee work. The House of Representatives recognizes the program's positive impact on civic education and expresses support for its continued success.
Maddy summaryHB 873 adds a $2 supplemental fee to certain Louisiana driver's license applications and renewals (including Class D, E, and commercial licenses) to create the "Pursuit Safety and Officer Technology Fund." The funds will provide grants to law enforcement agencies for pursuit intervention technology - such as GPS projectiles, tire deflation devices, and vehicle-tethering systems - and for training on their safe use. This affects all drivers obtaining or renewing eligible licenses statewide, with the fee appearing on standard license transactions. The bill does not change existing license costs but directs specific portions of fees toward this new safety fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Louisiana's Department of Insurance to publish an annual report on insurance market conditions by March each year. The report will include data on insurance premiums, claims, profitability, insurer participation, and cancellation rates broken down by parish. It mandates that the information be made available on the department's website in a clear format for public and policymakers. The first report will be issued within one year of the bill becoming law.