Rep. Dixon McMakin

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 359 is not provided, making a complete summary difficult. However, based on the available information, Amendment No. 1 to HB 359 proposes to add an emergency medicine physician, selected by the president of the Louisiana State Medical Society, to a specific list or body within the bill. Given the bill's title, "MENTAL HEALTH: Provides relative to victims of human trafficking," this physician would likely be involved in efforts related to mental health support for human trafficking victims. The specific role or impact of this addition cannot be determined without the full bill text.

Maddy summaryHCR 16 is a procedural rule amendment that clarifies language in legislative rules regarding funding requests from nongovernmental entities. It specifically replaces the phrase "requirements for a nongovernmental entity funding request" with the exact wording "requirements for a nongovernmental entity funding request" (as shown in the amendment text). This bill does not create new policies or affect any substantive funding mechanisms - it only adjusts the phrasing within the rules. The bill is currently scheduled for floor debate on May 22, 2025, after passing committee review. (Note: As a procedural rule change with "RE NO IMPACT," no new policy or affected parties are introduced.)

Maddy summaryHCR 15 amends Louisiana's legislative rules to set deadlines and requirements for non-governmental entities (like nonprofits or private groups, not state agencies or local governments) seeking state funding through budget bills. It requires these entities to submit funding requests by November 1 each year to specific legislative committees, with late requests needing approval from budget committees before the legislative deadline. The bill also prohibits including such funding in budget bills after July 1, 2025, unless approved through the specified process. This is a procedural rule change affecting how funding requests are handled, not a new funding law.

Maddy summaryHB 603 amends appointment rules for certain occupational licensing boards and committees. It changes the composition of medical licensing boards from ten voting members to nine licensed physicians plus one consumer member. Additionally, it specifies that two members of a real estate lending committee must be appointed by the governor from a list of candidates provided by the Louisiana Bankers Association, all with at least five years of real estate lending experience. The bill directly affects how these boards are staffed, particularly impacting medical licensing and real estate lending oversight.

Maddy summarySB 58 creates a new criminal offense in Louisiana law called "child grooming" (defined under R.S. 14:81.7), making it illegal to commit or attempt to commit acts intended to build a relationship with a minor for sexual purposes. This bill directly affects individuals who engage in such grooming behavior and law enforcement handling related cases. The key provision adds "child grooming" as a specific sexual offense against minors under Louisiana law (R.S. 15:541(25)(o)), and also treats equivalent crimes committed in other jurisdictions as if they occurred in Louisiana (R.S. 15:541(25)(p)). The bill amends existing criminal codes to formally define and criminalize this conduct.

Maddy summaryHB 260 is a procedural bill that names itself "The Segus Jolivette Act" and adjusts section numbering within the legislation. It does not change any substantive homicide laws or affect specific individuals or policies. The bill’s sole provisions are administrative: naming the act after Segus Jolivette (a person likely recognized for contributions to criminal justice) and correcting section numbering. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes.

Maddy summaryHB 261 amends criminal code provisions related to the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones). It makes technical changes to section references (updating "(F)" to "(G)") and clarifies that certain prohibitions apply beyond limited circumstances by removing the word "only" from one provision. The bill directly affects individuals who operate drones in ways that violate these amended criminal code sections. These changes are procedural updates to existing law, not new policy. The bill passed committee and advanced to third reading in the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHB 273 establishes the official state children's Christmas book, designating a specific title as a state symbol. The bill’s amendments (Amendment No. 1 and 2) corrected minor drafting errors, such as removing unnecessary "the" before "Cajun" in the text. This is a symbolic procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or state programs. It focuses solely on naming a children’s Christmas book for official recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 510 authorizes the town of Golden Meadow in Lafourche Parish to establish designated pathways for golf carts and low-speed vehicles along specific state highways. This bill directly affects residents and visitors in Golden Meadow who use such vehicles for local travel. The key provision excludes Louisiana Highway 3235 from these designations, as specified in the bill's amendment. It does not create new statewide rules but allows a local municipality to manage vehicle access on certain roadways.

Maddy summaryHB 216 requires the Board of Ethics to broadcast and record its meetings publicly. This directly affects the Board of Ethics by mandating transparency in its proceedings. The bill's key provision is the requirement for live broadcasting and official recording of all Board meetings, with the rule taking effect January 1, 2026. The bill focuses on procedural transparency without altering substantive ethics rules.