Rep. Mark Wright

Maddy summaryHB 559 updates appointment requirements for members of human services districts and boards. It requires appointees to both live in the district they serve and be registered voters in that district for at least one year prior to appointment. These changes apply specifically to individuals seeking board positions within human services districts. The bill modifies existing eligibility rules without altering service delivery or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 693 amends the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act to restrict political contributions from foreign national sources. It prohibits organizations receiving over $100,000 in foreign contributions during a calendar year, or more than 20% of total contributions from foreign nationals, from making contributions or expenditures related to elections, ballot measures, or recall efforts. This directly affects political committees and advocacy groups that rely on foreign funding, limiting their ability to influence state-level elections or voter initiatives. The bill aims to clarify disclosure requirements and prevent foreign influence in local political activities.

Maddy summaryHB 526 designates a state website managed by the commissioner of administration as the official journal of the state, replacing printed versions. It requires the commissioner to post specific information about state boards and commissions on this website. The bill directly affects state government operations by shifting official record-keeping and transparency efforts online. The policy change becomes effective July 1, 2027, as specified in the bill's amendment. This is a procedural change focused on digital record-keeping, not substantive policy affecting citizens.

Maddy summaryHB 617 updates the legal references within Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) by changing titles and terminology. It replaces terms like "administrator" with "administrator assistant secretary," removes "child welfare" references, and updates them to "Louisiana Works" in multiple sections of the law. The bill has no financial or operational impact on services, as noted in the bill's "EN NO IMPACT" designation. This is purely an administrative adjustment to align legal language with current department structure and program naming.

Maddy summaryHR 317 is a procedural resolution (not a bill) that directs the Louisiana House Committee on Commerce to study artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. It requires the committee to hold its first meeting by September 1, 2025, and submit a report to the full House by February 1, 2026. The resolution does not create a new subcommittee but instead urges the existing Commerce Committee to conduct this study. It affects the committee’s work schedule and reporting obligations, with no direct impact on the public or businesses. The resolution passed unanimously (90-0) on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summarySCR 32 is a Louisiana Senate resolution urging Congress to oppose federal Medicaid funding cuts. It emphasizes that over 1.6 million Louisiana residents - including children, seniors, rural healthcare providers, and nursing home residents - depend on Medicaid for essential care, with nearly 70% of nursing home residents relying on it. The resolution requests Congress work with states to strengthen Medicaid instead of implementing cuts that would worsen health outcomes, increase hospital financial strain, and raise costs for all residents. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not change policy but formally expresses Louisiana’s position to federal lawmakers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a special six-member House committee (the "Special House Committee on Regulatory Reform") to study Louisiana's rules and regulations. The committee will examine how regulations affect businesses and citizens, compare Louisiana's system to other states, and recommend ways to make rules less burdensome and more transparent. It must report its findings to the legislature by February 16, 2026. This procedural step does not change laws but aims to improve how regulations are developed and reviewed.

Maddy summaryHB 379 requires property insurance disputes to go through mandatory binding arbitration instead of court. It directly affects policyholders and insurers by changing who pays arbitration costs - specifically adding language that policyholders may be responsible for "payment of the costs of arbitration, or a portion thereof." The key provision amends existing language to clarify cost allocation in the arbitration process. This bill focuses on procedural changes to dispute resolution within property insurance claims.

Maddy summaryHB 687 would authorize the Port of New Orleans to use public-private partnerships for constructing the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor roadway project. This bill directly affects the Port of New Orleans and private contractors by allowing them to partner on funding and building the specific roadway project. The key provision removes barriers to using private sector investment and expertise for this infrastructure development. The bill passed the House on May 19, 2025, and is now in the Senate.

Maddy summaryHB 628 establishes the Louisiana Dividend Program within the state Treasury Department. The bill outlines how the program will be funded, administered, and who qualifies to receive payments, including specific eligibility rules and restrictions. It directly affects eligible Louisiana residents who meet the program's criteria, though the exact qualifications aren't detailed in the provided text. The legislation creates a formal structure for distributing funds, with key provisions covering program management and participant requirements. This is a substantive policy bill focused on creating a new state-funded benefit program.