Rep. Raymond Crews

Maddy summaryHB 232 updates Louisiana's process for minors (under 18) to obtain employment certificates. It replaces school-based requirements with a standardized digital form, requiring minors to provide parent/guardian consent and age verification (like a birth certificate) through the state department. Employers must keep the certificate for 14 days after a minor’s job ends, and the state can revoke certificates for improper issuance or illegal employment. The bill removes all obligations from schools and school boards regarding these certificates. It takes effect on August 2, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 537 repeals the statutory creation of Louisiana's Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. The bill eliminates a 17-member body that previously monitored workers' compensation administration, made recommendations to the legislature, and reviewed proposed rules. This council included representatives from labor, business, medical associations, attorneys, and the public. The repeal removes this advisory structure without replacing it, directly affecting the council's members and the process for gathering their input on workers' compensation policies. The bill does not change workers' compensation rules or benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 334 re-creates Louisiana Works, a state workforce development program, effective June 30, 2026, with all authority ending July 1, 2031. It requires the legislature to reauthorize the Incumbent Worker Training Program by July 1, 2030, to continue funding for worker training. The bill directly affects Louisiana workers and employers participating in these workforce development initiatives. It establishes specific renewal deadlines and termination dates for these programs under Louisiana law.

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 610 allows Louisiana's state treasurer to invest up to 10% of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund in gold bullion (like ingots) or gold coins (specie) used as currency. This directly affects how the state manages its budget stabilization funds, changing the treasurer's investment options. The bill specifies that gold investments must meet strict definitions for purity and form, and requires the treasurer to contract with a custodian for physical gold. It does not create new programs but modifies existing investment rules for the state's trust fund. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, if enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 163 (Louisiana) limits liability for owners of private airports used for recreational aviation. It states that private airport owners cannot be held liable for injuries or damages occurring when people fly or land aircraft for recreation on their property. The bill defines "airport" per existing state law and specifically applies to recreational use, not commercial operations. This provision directly affects private property owners who host recreational flying activities, shielding them from certain legal claims related to those activities. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Maddy summaryHB 1212 is a procedural bill that makes minor text corrections to an existing infrastructure law regarding the evaluation of transformers. The legislation amends specific lines within the statute to fix grammatical errors, clarify technical terms like "generator step-up," and adjust punctuation. These changes do not alter the substantive policy or create new regulations but rather refine the language of the current code. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Commerce for review.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana law to clarify which entities can expropriate private property for public infrastructure projects, including railroads, utilities, and natural gas pipelines. It requires expropriating authorities to attempt to negotiate fair compensation with property owners before initiating legal proceedings to take land. The legislation also adds new restrictions preventing expropriated property from being sold or donated to foreign powers, aliens, or corporations controlled by foreign adversaries. These changes aim to balance infrastructure development needs with property rights protections and national security concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Post-Conviction Veterans Mentor Program in Louisiana to support incarcerated veterans through mentorship and transitional work facilities. The program is authorized for veterans who have served at least ten years of their sentence, have no homicide or sex offense convictions, have completed required programming, and are classified as low-risk offenders. A new Veterans Oversight Committee will be formed to supervise the program and ensure its success, while eligibility requirements include obtaining a high school equivalent and completing a mentor training program. The legislation creates a pilot program structure that allows for parole or pardon hearings after successful participation, with specific provisions for life sentence offenders.

Maddy summaryHB 919 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Louisiana to reimburse pharmacies at least the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) plus the state's professional dispensing fee per prescription, with a minimum $12 per prescription. It prohibits PBMs from owning or contracting with pharmacies (including subsidiaries) and mandates annual transparency reports detailing foreign subsidiaries and financial arrangements with drug manufacturers. PBMs violating these rules face fines up to $100,000 per violation for executives, with unlimited liability for large PBMs ($500M+ revenue). The law applies retroactively to prescriptions filled between January 1, 2025, and December 1, 2025, and becomes fully effective for new requirements in 2027. These provisions directly affect pharmacies, pharmacists, and PBMs operating in Louisiana.