Maddy summaryThis bill requires public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana to submit annual reports detailing programs focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The reports must include specific information such as program purposes, descriptions, the number of staff involved, and the total state funding used, while explicitly excluding athletics, sororities, fraternities, and academic curricula. School boards and the Board of Regents are tasked with compiling and forwarding these aggregated reports to various legislative committees by the end of 2024 and early 2025. Additionally, the legislation amends existing state statutes to clarify reporting requirements and repeal previous sections related to similar disclosures.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHB 114 expands the annual process for updating voter registration lists, which directly impacts election officials and the public voter rolls. The bill mandates that this expanded canvass must be completed by March 31, 2025, to ensure records are current before the next election cycle. By setting a specific deadline for this administrative task, the legislation aims to improve the accuracy of voter databases without altering other registration rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health and the Department of Children and Family Services to place a prominent link to the AdoptionOption.La.Gov website on their official sites. It also allows other state agencies with websites to include this same link to help the public find adoption resources. By making this information easily accessible, the legislation aims to increase awareness about adoption options for residents. The changes apply specifically to state government websites and do not alter existing adoption laws or procedures.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime in Louisiana for possessing, trafficking, or importing child sex dolls, which are defined as anatomically correct dolls resembling children under twelve years old intended for sexual use. The law specifically targets individuals who own these items, as well as those who sell, distribute, or transport them into the state with the intent to distribute. Penalties vary based on the offense, ranging from up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine for simple possession to up to two years in prison and a $20,000 fine for importing. Additionally, owning two or more of these dolls creates a legal presumption that the owner intends to traffic them, and courts must annually report conviction statistics to state officials.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that condemns antisemitic violence on college campuses and expresses support for Jewish students, faculty, staff, and communities within the state. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal statement of the legislature's stance on the issue. The text includes minor clerical amendments to correct punctuation and remove specific lines from the original draft. As a non-binding resolution, it does not have the force of law but functions as an official expression of concern and solidarity.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the U.S. Congress to end the current pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports that was started by the Biden Administration. The bill directly affects the state of Louisiana by seeking to allow its LNG facilities to resume shipping fuel to international markets. It argues that lifting this restriction is necessary to maintain global energy supplies and protect the local economy from potential job losses. The document does not change any laws itself but serves as a formal request to federal lawmakers to reverse the existing export restrictions.
Maddy summaryHB 608 proposes the Women's Safety and Protection Act, a legislative measure designed to enhance safety protections for women in Louisiana. The bill includes several amendments that refine legal definitions and procedures, such as clarifying references to correctional facilities and adjusting administrative process terminology. By making these specific textual changes, the legislation aims to update existing civil law frameworks to better address women's safety concerns.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's support for strengthening the state's partnership with Taiwan and expanding Taiwan's participation in international organizations. The bill specifically endorses efforts to deepen trade ties, encourages collaboration through the National Guard's State Partnership Program, and celebrates the anniversaries of the Taiwan Relations Act and the sister-state relationship between Louisiana and Taiwan. As a non-binding statement of intent, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to formally acknowledge the value of these diplomatic and economic connections.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires local governments in Louisiana to provide suitable and professional office space for veterans' service offices. The law mandates that these spaces be safe, well-maintained, and equipped with restroom facilities. It also clarifies that the cost of providing this office space does not count as a financial contribution toward the operation of the veterans' service offices.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate in Louisiana featuring the text "LSU Baseball National Champions." The legislation directs the Department of Public Safety to design and sell these plates, which will be available to any vehicle owner in the state. By adding this new option to the list of approved specialty plates, the bill allows drivers to display their support for the LSU baseball team on their vehicles. The text of the law is updated to include this specific plate design within the existing regulations governing vehicle license plates.