Maddy summaryHR 151 is a commemorative resolution that commends Beulah Bernice Lemley Williamson on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday. The bill acknowledges her life and wishes her continued good health as she joins the group of Louisiana centenarians.
Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family and friends of Arwin Patrick Bascle upon her passing. It also honors her life, legacy, and contributions to the political fabric of Louisiana.
Maddy summaryHCR 41 is a commemorative resolution that officially commends the North DeSoto High School softball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division II Non-Select state championship. It recognizes the team's achievement and extends well wishes to the players and coaches.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Calvary Baptist Academy softball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division III Select state championship. It acknowledges their achievement, including their 12-0 victory in the championship game and their fifth consecutive state title.
Maddy summaryHB 248 revises the rules for public access to insurance rates and supporting information filed with the Insurance Commissioner. While most of this information will be publicly available, insurers can mark certain data as confidential, trade secret, or proprietary. The Commissioner will decide if such marked information should be disclosed; however, if a request is made for marked information, the Commissioner must notify the insurer of their decision. Insurers then have ten days to request a hearing to challenge the Commissioner's determination, which temporarily stops the disclosure process. This ensures a review process for information designated as sensitive by insurers.
Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, acknowledging his contributions as an educator, coach, and public servant.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Coach Danny Broussard for his forty-two-year career as the head boys' basketball coach at St. Thomas More Catholic High School. It acknowledges his coaching record, multiple state championships, numerous awards, and upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 84 is a commemorative resolution that expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Alton E. "Red" Franklin. It honors his life and contributions, particularly his extensive career as a high school football coach and his community involvement.
Maddy summaryHB 443 amends civil procedure related to notifications in "delictual actions," which are civil lawsuits involving harm or damage. The bill requires a plaintiff's attorney to notify the defendant in writing if the defendant has insurance that may cover a portion of the damages. This notification must be provided within twenty business days of the plaintiff's counsel being retained. This new requirement affects plaintiffs' attorneys by adding a specific notification duty and defendants by ensuring they are informed about their potential insurance coverage early in the legal process.
Maddy summaryHB 34 revises how medical expenses are handled in civil lawsuits, impacting claimants seeking recovery for medical costs and parties involved in trials. It limits the recovery of medical expenses to amounts considered reasonable for the claim. The bill allows any party to introduce evidence of both the billed and paid amounts for medical services. Furthermore, agreements between healthcare providers and third parties, such as letters of protection with attorneys, will be admissible as evidence to ensure transparency.
