Rep. Roger Wilder

Primary HB 523

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

LABOR/COLLECTIVE BARGAIN: Provides relative to the election of a collective bargaining representative

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for how workers choose a collective bargaining representative, which is the group that negotiates employment terms on their behalf. It changes the deadline for holding an election from August to October and adjusts the voting threshold required to win from at least sixty percent to simply more than fifty percent. Additionally, the legislation alters the calendar year used for counting election cycles and removes a specific section regarding the timing of the election. These changes directly affect employees and unions involved in the process of selecting a bargaining agent.

Passed May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 67

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EN +$3,360 SG EX See Note)

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.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 981

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Provides relative to public retirement system proxy voting on shareholder sponsored proposals (RE SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)

Maddy summaryHB 981 amends the state's public retirement system laws to clarify how proxy voting works for shareholder proposals. The bill specifically defines what counts as a proxy advisory firm, explicitly excluding investment managers or advisors hired directly by the retirement system, plan, or fund. This change ensures that only independent third-party firms are considered when determining who can vote on behalf of the system's investments. The legislation directly affects the administration of public retirement systems by refining the rules around external voting guidance.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 930

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

COSMETOLOGY: Provides relative to cosmetology

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding cosmetology to clarify definitions, set qualification standards, and establish new operational requirements for the state's licensing board. It specifically defines "hair design" and "hair designer" while mandating that the board create a website for applicants to apply for licenses, pay fees, and check their status. The legislation also sets age and education requirements for licensure, outlines specific training hours for hair design, and details how the board must conduct examinations and regulate cosmetology schools. These changes directly affect individuals seeking cosmetology licenses, existing licensees, cosmetology schools, and the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 10

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 800

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION: Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 201

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PROCUREMENT: Prohibits execution of any procurement contract that would cause the total number of all-electric vehicles in the state fleet to exceed three percent (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 902

In committee · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Requires fiduciaries for public retirement systems to make investment decisions based solely on financial factors (OR SEE ACTUARIAL NOTE FC)

In committee May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 183

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 813

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

DRUGS/PRESCRIPTION: Provides relative to prescribing, administering, and dispensing of drugs for off-label use

Passed Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track