Rep. Raymond Crews

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits government agencies and businesses from requiring employees or students to receive COVID-19 vaccines or take experimental drugs that lack full FDA approval. It also bans mandates for wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of the virus. However, the law includes specific exceptions for healthcare facilities, nursing homes, correctional institutions, and other medical settings where federal guidelines require vaccination. Additionally, the state attorney general has the authority to seek court orders to stop any entity that violates these new restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 122 amends existing education laws to clarify that public school teachers are not required to provide classroom instruction on topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill explicitly defines "classroom instruction" to exclude activities such as answering student questions, grading, discussing literature, or implementing anti-bullying programs. By narrowing the scope of required teaching, the legislation aims to prevent schools from being mandated to teach these specific subjects as part of their standard curriculum.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution regarding the use of funds generated from alternative energy production in Louisiana's coastal zone. The specific change directs that $300 be allocated from these funds, replacing a previously blank amount. This adjustment affects the financial management of coastal energy projects by specifying a fixed sum for distribution. The measure does not create new programs but rather clarifies the exact dollar amount available for disposition under the existing framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts public schools from adopting policies that require staff or students to use pronouns or names inconsistent with their biological sex or legal name. It defines a person's legal name based on their birth certificate and prohibits schools from asking employees or students about their preferred pronouns if those pronouns do not align with their sex. The legislation also empowers parents to seek corrective action if an employee uses incorrect pronouns or names for a minor student, allowing parents to pursue further remedies if the school principal refuses to enforce such corrections. Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals are not required to use pronouns that conflict with a student's sex and establishes that the law's provisions are severable if any part is found invalid.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies an existing healthcare measure by removing two previous amendments and updating the reporting requirements for a collaborative group studying emergency care wait times. Specifically, it instructs the collaborative to submit a summary of its findings and collected data to state health committees. The legislation does not create new patient protections or mandate specific wait time standards but rather adjusts how the study's results are formally reported.

Maddy summaryHB 899 is a technical amendment to the Hope for Louisiana Patients Law that updates specific legal citations and removes a provision regarding the treatment of unemancipated minors. The bill does not introduce new policies or directly affect any individuals or organizations. Instead, it modifies existing text to align with current legal references and streamline the statute's language.

Maddy summaryHB 782 provides supplemental funding for the Louisiana state government for the 2023-2024 fiscal year by adjusting specific budget line items. The bill authorizes money for various projects, including $1 million for improvements at Greenwell Springs Park and $500,000 for depot renovations in the city of Plaquemine. It also allocates funds to the city of Shreveport, a project named Project Seek, and Southern University while reducing a separate appropriation by $100,000. Additionally, the legislation includes several technical edits to the budget document, such as removing certain funding requests and clarifying which streets receive infrastructure support.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public schools in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by January 1, 2025. The legislation allows schools to use donated funds or donated physical displays to cover the cost, ensuring no money from public school budgets is spent on the items. Additionally, schools must include a historical statement explaining the long tradition of using the Ten Commandments in American education. While the primary focus is on the Ten Commandments, the bill also permits the display of other historical documents like the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state Office of Motor Vehicles to accept proof of vehicle insurance issued by other states. It removes language that previously required insurance to be from the state where the vehicle is registered. The change allows drivers to legally prove their insurance coverage using documents from any other state. This update simplifies the process for vehicle owners who travel or live near state borders.

Maddy summaryHB 976 mandates that healthcare facilities allow in-person visitation for patients, with the exception of licensed forensic psychiatric hospitals where these rules do not apply. The bill changes the language regarding visitation from optional to required, ensuring that facilities must permit family and friends to visit patients physically rather than relying solely on virtual means. This legislation directly impacts hospitals, nursing homes, and other care providers by establishing a clear requirement for face-to-face visitor access.