Rep. Robby Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for the tragic death of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana. It directly affects the families and loved ones of the deceased by offering official sympathy from the legislative body. The resolution lists the names of the children and briefly describes their positive qualities and school affiliations. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of mourning.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the tragic deaths of eight young children in Shreveport. It formally acknowledges the loss of Mar'Kaydon Pugh, Sariahh Snow, Khedarrion Snow, Braylon Snow, Layla Pugh, Kayla Pugh, Shayla Elkins, and Jayla Elkins, who were all students at various local schools. The text describes each child briefly by name, age, and school, and concludes by offering comfort to their families and friends.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends Paul Hollis, the director of the United States Mint, for his return visit to the Louisiana House of Representatives. The measure expresses gratitude for his past service as a state representative and his current role as the first Louisianian to lead the Mint. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official statement of appreciation for his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the placement of carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines in the same right-of-way as existing petroleum pipelines in Louisiana. The law directly affects pipeline operators and energy companies by requiring them to use separate corridors for transporting carbon dioxide for storage purposes. This restriction aims to keep carbon dioxide transport infrastructure distinct from petroleum infrastructure, though it does not prevent the use of existing pipelines for other purposes. The measure applies statewide and would require new planning and coordination for carbon capture and storage projects.

Maddy summaryHB 494 prohibits the permitting of carbon dioxide sequestration projects within St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It directly affects any entity seeking to develop or operate carbon storage facilities in that parish by requiring the state secretary to deny all related permits. The bill amends state law (R.S. 30:1104(F)) to explicitly state that no carbon sequestration activities may be permitted there, overriding other conflicting laws. This is a direct policy change blocking a specific type of industrial activity in a defined geographic area.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation achieves this by officially adding the name "Hayden" to the existing title of the roadway in the state's legal records. It directly affects the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which will use the new designation for official signage and mapping. The bill contains no changes to traffic laws, funding, or road construction requirements, serving solely as a commemorative measure.

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 493 prohibits the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District's board of commissioners from taking private land through expropriation (legal seizure) within East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes in Louisiana. This directly affects property owners, including homeowners, businesses, barns, outbuildings, and churches in those specific parishes. The bill amends existing law to remove the district's authority to expropriate property in these areas while maintaining the requirement that owners would be paid the full replacement cost of any property taken elsewhere in the district. The change specifically targets the district's expropriation power in two parishes, leaving other provisions of the law intact.

Maddy summaryHB 182 requires all licensed hospitals and healthcare providers in Louisiana to ensure a qualified healthcare professional (such as a physician or sexual assault nurse examiner) is available during operating hours to provide forensic examinations and treatment to sexual assault survivors. It mandates that facilities offer survivors information about these services and maintain personnel trained to conduct forensic medical exams. The bill directly affects hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers statewide by setting new standards for their response to sexual assault cases. It defines key terms like "qualified healthcare professional" to clarify who can perform these examinations, aiming to improve access to specialized care for survivors.

Maddy summaryHB 208 proposes a local vote in St. Helena Parish to decide whether governing authority members (like parish council members) should face term limits. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, members serving more than two and a half terms (starting after January 2028) would be barred from running for a fourth consecutive term. The state, not the parish, will cover the election costs, and the ballot question will specifically ask if terms should be limited to three consecutive four-year terms. This bill does not impose term limits but enables voters to choose whether to adopt them.