Rep. Larry Bagley

Maddy summaryHB 346 renames a specific section of U.S. Highway 171 in Florien, Louisiana (from Louisiana Highway 118 to Sandra Lane) as the "Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway." The bill directs the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage for this redesignation, provided local or private funds cover the department's actual costs (up to $750 per sign). This is a procedural naming bill with no substantive policy changes affecting residents, programs, or funding. It solely honors Speaker Joe Salter through a highway designation.

Maddy summaryHB 46 modifies health insurance premium coverage for retired DeSoto Parish sheriffs and deputies. It requires the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office to pay specific percentages of group health insurance premiums based on years of service: 100% for 30+ years, 75% for 25+ years, and 50% for 20+ years (for those hired after January 1, 2009). Retirees hired before 2009 are covered under separate existing rules. The bill applies to those retiring before January 1, 2026, and covers hospital, surgical, medical, dental, and limited life insurance premiums.

Maddy summaryHB 838 proposes an election to decide whether Louisiana will discontinue the requirement for vehicle inspection stickers. If approved by voters, the state would remove the sticker mandate for most vehicles, while repealing the existing sticker requirement for assembled vehicles. The bill maintains current rules for periodic inspections of commercial vehicles and student transportation vehicles, as well as requirements for inspection stations to offer one- or two-year certificates. This is a proposed bill (prefiled February 2026) that would change policy only if voters approve discontinuing stickers.

Maddy summaryHB 221 proposes naming a new Mississippi River bridge connecting Louisiana Highways 1 and 30 as the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage once construction is complete, using local or private funds to cover costs up to $750 per sign. It does not change transportation laws, funding, or affect any policies beyond the bridge's official designation. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not been enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 43 amends Louisiana's state employee retirement rules to set different eligibility requirements based on when employees were hired. It affects state workers hired on or after July 1, 2006, with three main paths: 35 years of service at any age, 5 years at age 60 or 62 (depending on hire date), or 20 years of service with a reduced benefit. Employees choosing the 20-year option get a benefit calculated as if they had waited until the standard retirement age, resulting in a lower payout. Additionally, those using the 20-year path cannot join other retirement plans like the Deferred Retirement Option.

Maddy summaryHB 20 modifies Louisiana's Teachers' Retirement System rules for retirees returning to work after July 1, 2020. It sets a 250% earnings cap on reemployment income (2.5x their final average salary), requiring retirees to choose between two payment options: staying in the system with reduced benefits if earnings exceed the cap, or opting out for a refund of past contributions. Retirees returning to work within three months of retirement must suspend benefits until their reemployment ends or the three-month period expires, whichever comes first. The bill requires additional employer contributions to cover costs, as specified in Louisiana's Constitution.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 156 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Louisiana distributes severance taxes from natural resource extraction (like oil and gas) to local parishes. It would remove the current $850,000 annual cap on payments to parishes where resources are extracted, instead requiring 20% of those taxes to be remitted directly to the parish government. Future payments would automatically increase each July based on the Consumer Price Index to adjust for inflation. This bill directly affects parishes with resource production, potentially increasing their funding from extraction activities, and requires voter approval by November 2026 for implementation starting July 2027.