Rep. Larry Bagley

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Caddo Parish Fire District No. 6 to vote on a new sales and use tax to fund its operations. It changes the rules for how this tax measure can be voted on, specifying that the election must happen on a date that aligns with other regular parish elections. Additionally, the bill permits the fire district's leadership to schedule this specific election only in 2025, giving them flexibility to choose a date that matches other local voting events. These changes directly affect residents of the fire district who would vote on the tax and the officials managing the district's finances.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of James David Cain, a former state representative and senator. The document honors Cain's life and career by detailing his background as a basketball coach, his military service, and his decades of public service in both the House and Senate. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the state and extends sympathy to his surviving family members, including his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks two agricultural research centers, LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center, to work together on studying new ways to use sugarcane bagasse, which is the leftover plant material after sugar is extracted. The study will focus on finding economic benefits for sugarcane farmers by exploring uses like animal feed, biofuels, soil improvements, and industrial materials, relying on private sector investment. The research centers are required to submit a written report of their findings to state legislative committees and related organizations by February 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 322 is a procedural amendment that changes one word in a bill regarding student discipline. The specific change replaces the word "authorize" with "grant" on the first page of the document. This adjustment does not alter the actual rules or policies for disciplining students but modifies the language used to describe the state's power. The bill affects the drafting of legislation related to education and student conduct but does not introduce new disciplinary measures itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies retirement eligibility rules for employees of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System. It specifically changes the legal references governing when state employees can retire and updates the required years of service from twenty-seven to thirty. By adjusting these specific numbers and citations, the legislation directly impacts the retirement timeline for current and future state workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used in whipped cream dispensers but also used recreationally. It directly affects businesses that sell consumer goods, requiring them to stop selling the gas at retail locations. The law establishes enforcement mechanisms through the office of alcohol and tobacco control to ensure compliance. By banning retail sales, the legislation aims to reduce the availability of the substance in stores without addressing other potential sources of supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the governing authority of Caddo Parish Fire District No. 4 to hold a special election in 2025 to approve a new sales and use tax. The legislation specifically adjusts the timing rules for this election, permitting it to be scheduled on the same day as other local elections rather than on a separate date. By aligning the election date with existing voting cycles, the measure aims to streamline the process for residents in the fire district to vote on the tax levy.

Maddy summaryHB 746 amends the laws governing the Bossier Parish Retired Employees Insurance Fund to increase its total assets to fifteen million dollars. The bill requires that at least twenty-five percent of the fund's investments be placed in fixed-income securities, with a majority of those rated as investment grade. Earnings from these investments can only be used to pay insurance premiums for retired sheriffs and deputies or cover legal fees for the fund's board, but only after the fifteen million dollar target is reached. Until that financial goal is met, the fund's principal and earnings cannot be withdrawn or appropriated for other uses.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance to study the possibility of launching a Coastal Reinsurance Assistance Program. The proposed program would create a cooperative reinsurance pool involving several coastal states to offer insurance coverage to property insurers at lower rates than currently available. If implemented, the savings from these lower rates would be passed on to homeowners through reduced insurance premiums. The bill directs the insurance department to complete this investigation and report its findings to the legislature by February 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.