Maddy summaryHB 525 requires Louisiana's Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) to publish specific correctional data online in downloadable formats (Excel and CSV) by October 2026. It mandates monthly publication of offender census data from parish and state facilities, demographic dashboards tracking prison populations, admission/release trends, and death data, along with supporting codebooks explaining data definitions and methodologies. The bill directly affects DPS&C (which must implement these changes) and the public (which gains access to anonymized, machine-readable data). Key provisions include requiring comparable data formats across facilities, maintaining an online dataset index, and submitting compliance reports to legislative committees by 2027. The law explicitly protects personally identifiable information through redaction while maximizing public access to aggregate data.
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Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that formally commends Noreen E. Little on her election as the national president of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated. It recognizes her extensive career in New York City education and her long-standing leadership within the sorority, highlighting her various roles and contributions to the organization. The resolution expresses appreciation for her service and encourages continued support for her work in education and the sorority, without creating any new laws or policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 31, 2026, as Southern University Day at the Capitol to honor the Southern University System's 146-year legacy. It recognizes the system's five campuses and their contributions to education, research, and community service across Louisiana. The resolution commends specific achievements, including new facilities, academic milestones, and athletic accomplishments at each campus. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather acknowledges the university system's impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Dr. Norman C. Francis following his death on February 18, 2026. It honors his life as a civil rights advocate, educator, and community leader who served as president of Xavier University for 47 years and played a key role in rebuilding Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. The resolution formally acknowledges his legacy and directs a copy of the document to be sent to his family.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Corporation, a Louisiana-based company founded in 1926 by George A. Foster Sr. The resolution highlights the company's history, its founder's legacy, and its contributions to Louisiana through various business sectors including media, healthcare, and real estate. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of the company's century-long presence and impact on the state. The measure was passed by the House and Senate without opposition and was signed into effect by the Speaker of the House.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates Tuesday, April 14, 2026, as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It directly affects the sorority's members and leadership who are visiting the capitol to engage with state policymakers. The resolution formally recognizes the sorority's history of community service, scholarship, and advocacy in Louisiana. It does not change any laws or policies but serves to honor the organization's contributions and encourage civic engagement.
Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Dr. D'Orsay Deavenport Bryant, Jr., a physician and civil rights activist who passed away on February 20, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions as a medical pioneer, noting his role as the only Black board-certified OB-GYN in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas for ten years, and his extensive community leadership in civil rights and healthcare initiatives. It serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than a policy change, recognizing his legacy in medicine and public service without altering any laws or regulations.
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.