Rep. Barbara Carpenter

Co-sponsor HCR 72

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SCHOOLS: Creates a task force and requests the State Department of Education to study and report relative to school start times

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to study school start times and requires the State Department of Education to submit written reports on the findings. The task force will include representatives from various education and business organizations, with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber member serving as chair. The bill mandates that the task force and the department conduct their studies simultaneously and submit their respective reports. This measure directly affects school administrators, educators, and policymakers by creating a formal process to evaluate current start times.

Passed May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 219

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 15, 2024, as Coca-Cola Day at the state capitol

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, May 15, 2024, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the company's long history in the region. It recognizes the Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company, founded in 1906, and highlights its current role as a major employer and economic contributor with over 2,300 jobs and hundreds of millions in state economic activity. The resolution also acknowledges the company's sustainability efforts, such as recycling packaging, and its support for various local civic and charitable programs.

Passed May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 67

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EN +$3,360 SG EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 773

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

CHILDREN/SUPPORT: Provides for the schedule of basic child support obligations

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana bill updates the state's legal formula for calculating basic child support payments. It directly affects parents who must pay child support and the courts that determine these amounts. The law replaces the previous calculation method with a new schedule that sets specific dollar amounts based on the parents' combined monthly income and the number of children involved. Courts will now use this updated table to decide how much support is owed, ensuring the figures reflect current economic conditions.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 235

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Increases the dollar amount for the exception to public bid law applicable to the purchase of vehicles by local government units

Maddy summaryThis bill expands an existing exception to public bidding laws, allowing local governments to purchase specific vehicles without a competitive bid process. The change directly affects local government units, nonprofit corporations, and fire protection districts by adding "fire service" and "fire fighting or rescue apparatus" to the list of exempt items. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this exemption applies to both paid and volunteer fire departments under various administrative structures. The primary impact is to streamline procurement procedures for emergency response equipment used by these entities.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 10

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor 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

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

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 HB 704

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PHARMACIES: Creates the pharmacy benefit managers quality incentive program (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

Passed Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track