Rep. Roy Adams

Co-sponsor HB 283

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

MTR VEHICLE/COMMERCIAL: Requires that a commercial driver's curriculum offered by an educational institution or agency include human trafficking training

Maddy summaryThis bill requires educational institutions and agencies offering commercial driver training to include human trafficking education in their curriculum. The training must be in place by January 1, 2025, but the specific provisions take effect earlier, on August 1, 2024. This change directly affects schools and organizations that teach driving skills to commercial vehicle operators. The legislation aims to ensure that future commercial drivers are informed about human trafficking risks as part of their standard training.

Signed into law May 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 938

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

MTR VEHICLE/LICEN PLATES: Establishes special prestige license plates for certain Louisiana schools

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Louisiana Secretary of State to create special license plates for a specific list of high schools, including Archbishop Hannan, Jesuit, and Mount Carmel Academy, among others. It also mandates unique designs for Baker High School and East Feliciana High School plates, featuring the schools' names and mascots, the Buffaloes and Tigers respectively. The legislation requires that these specialty plates follow existing rules regarding issuance, fees, and design standards while allowing the schools involved to help choose the final colors and artwork.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 601

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

TEACHERS: Authorizes principals to notify the parents of any child assigned to the classroom of an uncertified teacher, teacher with a non-standard certificate, or teacher authorized to teach without certification

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school principals to inform parents if their child is taught by an uncertified teacher, someone with a non-standard certificate, or a teacher authorized to teach without certification. Under the new rules, principals have the option to send these notifications rather than being strictly required to do so. The law also specifies that the notice must include details about the type of non-standard certificate held or the reason for the teacher's authorization to teach without one. This change applies directly to school administrators and families in districts where such teaching situations occur.

Signed into law May 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 202

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CRIME/THEFT: Creates the crime of theft of USPS mail (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new state crimes specifically targeting the theft of mail and the unauthorized copying of keys for mailboxes. It defines mail theft as taking mail from a box or carrier with the intent to steal, as well as obtaining mail through fraud or hiding stolen mail. The law also criminalizes stealing or forging keys and locks used for postal receptacles. Anyone convicted of these offenses faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 339

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC FACILITIES: Provides relative to acceptable payment types at air carrier airports

Maddy summaryHB 339 establishes rules for acceptable payment methods at public air carrier airports. The legislation directly affects airports and the payment systems they use to process transactions for services like parking and concessions. It specifies which forms of currency or digital payment are permitted for use in these public facilities. The bill aims to standardize payment options to ensure clarity for travelers and airport operators.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

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

Co-sponsor HB 123

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONTRACTS: Provides for consent of a legal representative of a minor who contracts with certain parties

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 211

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CRIME: Provides relative to the Anti-Skimming Act

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 120

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

INSURANCE: Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Signed into law May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 255

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COURTS: Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig)

Signed into law May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor