Rep. Emily Chenevert

Maddy summaryHB 240 requires attorneys and litigation financiers to disclose financing agreements to clients and courts in civil cases involving funded lawsuits. It mandates that attorneys deliver a copy of the financing contract to their client within 30 days of retention or entering the agreement. The bill also limits financiers to recovering only the plaintiffs' share of recovered damages after attorney fees and costs are paid. Nonprofit legal organizations providing pro bono services are exempt from these disclosure and payment rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 3) is a concurrent resolution directing the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to amend rules governing outdoor advertising signs along highways. It requires increased spacing between signs (500-1,000 feet on most highways), bans stacked signs after July 31, 2025, and prohibits new permits for stacked configurations. The changes aim to reduce driver distractions and preserve scenic highway views, directly affecting billboard companies, property owners, and businesses that operate signage near roads. The resolution modifies existing DOTD rules to align with safety and beautification goals under the Highway Beautification Act. Note: The bill’s title incorrectly references SNAP benefits; the actual content addresses outdoor advertising regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Patricia Lowrey-Dufour upon her retirement as the senior legislative analyst for the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs with House Legislative Services. It formally recognizes her nearly four decades of dedicated service to the Louisiana Legislature, acknowledging her expertise and significant contributions to the institution.

Maddy summarySB 232 updates Louisiana's motion picture production tax credit program by adding a requirement for film productions to include specific promotional elements to qualify for the credit. The bill defines a "Louisiana promotional graphic" as a short (up to 5 seconds), static or animated visual in end credits or broadcasts that promotes the state, plus an electronic press kit or customized video. This applies directly to film and television productions seeking the tax credit, requiring them to incorporate these approved promotional materials. The changes revise existing tax credit provisions to include these new branding requirements for eligible productions.

Maddy summaryHB 570 references existing requirements in R.S. 51:1773 regarding minors' use of applications, directing that developers comply with those provisions. The bill's amendments (amending grammar and terminology) do not introduce new policy changes but adjust the bill's language to align with the referenced law. The bill directly affects app developers by requiring adherence to established regulations for minors' application use. No specific new mechanisms or policy changes are described in the provided context beyond referencing existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new St. George Community School Board and school system specifically for East Baton Rouge Parish. It establishes a governing body and operational structure for a standalone school district serving the St. George community area. The bill directly affects students, families, and staff within the designated St. George community boundaries in East Baton Rouge Parish. The legislation is currently pending further Senate consideration after passing initial committee review.

Maddy summarySB 14 delays the implementation date for certain nutrition-related public health provisions from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The bill directly affects state public health programs implementing these nutrition standards. This amendment, adopted by the Senate with unanimous support, adjusts the timeline for compliance without altering the underlying policy requirements. The full bill's specific nutrition provisions are not detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summarySB 41 is titled "CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare." Based on the provided information, the specific details of the bill's provisions, who it directly affects, and its key mechanisms are not available. The provided text only shows an amendment placeholder, not the full content of the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 624 transfers specific family and support programs currently managed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. It also renames the Workforce Commission to "Louisiana Works" and removes references to DCFS in related statutes. This change directly affects the agencies involved and the individuals receiving these services, such as those accessing workforce development or family support programs. The bill modifies legal references to ensure seamless program transfer without altering the core services provided.

Maddy summaryHB 399 is a procedural bill that makes minor technical amendments to existing dietetics law. It adjusts wording about the board's authority (changing "is" to "are" and revising phrases about board requirements) but does not create new rules or affect practitioners directly. The bill focuses solely on clarifying the current legal text governing the profession. It remains pending in committee and has not yet become law.