Rep. Denise Marcelle

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Leroy Cavalier, a longtime Capitol Security Specialist who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution acknowledges Cavalier's service as a security specialist at the northeast bollards station and his contributions to the Capitol Security Office before his passing. It formally offers appreciation for his dedicated service and extends wishes for comfort to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the death of Derek Scott, the son of State Representative Rhonda Gaye Butler. It acknowledges Scott's life at St. Mary's Training School and his impact on his family and community. The document serves as a formal tribute rather than establishing new policy or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses condolences for the death of Joe R. Salter, a former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and officially recognizes his contributions to the state. It acknowledges his long public service career, including his role as Speaker during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, and his subsequent work in various state government positions. The document records his notable accomplishments for posterity and extends appreciation to his family and the Louisiana community he served.

Maddy summaryHB 239 sets a price cap for the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority when selling property acquired with public funds. Specifically, it limits sales to nonprofits or local governments for public use or redevelopment areas to no more than 110% of the original public acquisition cost. This directly affects the Redevelopment Authority, nonprofits, and local government entities purchasing such property. The bill modifies existing law to ensure property sold for public purposes doesn't exceed this 110% threshold, overriding other provisions that might allow higher prices.

Maddy summaryHB 212 creates the Delmont Economic Development District within East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The bill establishes this district as a new political subdivision with defined boundaries, governance structure, and authority to manage economic development activities within its designated area. It provides for the district's funding mechanisms and outlines its powers and duties related to economic growth initiatives. This bill directly affects property owners and businesses located within the specific geographic boundaries described in the bill's boundary language.

Maddy summaryHB 442 reorganizes the election structure for family court judges in East Baton Rouge Parish by dividing the parish into three distinct election sections. Each section will elect judges: one judge from Section One, one from Section Two, and two from Section Three, based on specific precinct assignments detailed in the bill. The bill uses updated precinct boundaries from the 2020 Census-based map (modified through 2026), directly affecting voters in those precincts and determining how family court judges are elected locally.

Maddy summaryHB 395 requires Louisiana's Department of Education to create a program recruiting, hiring, and retaining mental health professionals - including counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and behavioral health specialists - in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill mandates the department to aim for a ratio of one mental health professional per 250 students across all public schools. Implementation depends on future legislative funding, as Section 2 states the program becomes effective only after a specific appropriation is approved. This directly affects Louisiana's public schools and their ability to support student mental health needs through staff expansion.

Maddy summarySB 365 creates Louisiana's Voting Rights Act, prohibiting political subdivisions (like parishes, municipalities, and school districts) and state agencies from implementing election policies that suppress voting or dilute the voting power of protected classes (defined as racial, ethnic, or language minorities). The bill establishes the Louisiana Voting Rights Commission to enforce these prohibitions, requiring election policies to avoid creating disparities in voter access or participation for minority groups. Key provisions include banning policies that intentionally or unintentionally reduce minority voters' ability to participate or elect preferred candidates, with exceptions only if a policy is necessary for a compelling government interest and no less discriminatory alternative exists. The law applies to all election-related actions, from registration to ballot counting, and sets clear standards for evaluating potential violations.

Maddy summaryHB 443 reorganizes the election structure for judges in Louisiana's First Circuit Court of Appeal's Second District (which covers East Baton Rouge Parish) by dividing the parish into two election sections. It specifies how judges are elected from each section (e.g., two judges from Section One, two from Section Two) and clarifies that judges must reside in the Second District but not necessarily in the specific election section they represent. The bill does not change substantive judicial qualifications or court functions, only the geographic boundaries used for selecting judges. This procedural change affects how judges are chosen for the Second District of the First Circuit Court of Appeal.

Maddy summaryHB 666 proposes renaming a 1.5-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 190 in Baton Rouge (between River Road and I-110) as the "Jesse Jackson Memorial Highway." The bill requires local or private funds to cover signage costs (up to $2,250 per sign) for the Department of Transportation to install. As a ceremonial renaming bill with no policy or funding changes, it directly affects the highway's official name and signage in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill is currently in the prefiled stage with no further legislative action recorded.