Rep. Jeff Wiley

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana legislative resolution designates Wednesday, June 5, 2024, as Ascension Credit Union Day to honor the local financial cooperative. The bill recognizes the credit union's history of serving school employees and its growth into a community-owned institution with over ten thousand members. It highlights the organization's achievements, such as opening new branches, expanding loan services, and receiving various community awards. Ultimately, the measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the credit union's role in supporting the social and economic well-being of Ascension Parish.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the St. Amant High School softball team for winning the 2024 Class 5A state championship. It highlights the team's third consecutive title and specifically honors key players and coaches for their performance and sportsmanship during the season. The resolution directs a copy of the document to the school principal to officially record the Legislature's praise for the athletes' achievements.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends the Lutcher High School baseball team for winning the 2024 Division II Non-Select state championship. The document highlights the team's season performance, including their record and the specific achievements of standout player Quinn Smith and the coaching staff. It recognizes the victory as the program's second state title in three years and notes that the team now holds six total state championships.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 51 in St. John the Baptist Parish as the "Arnold J. Labat Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between United States Highway 61 and Interstate 10. By officially naming this road, the legislation honors Arnold J. Labat, though it does not alter traffic rules or funding. The change is purely symbolic and applies only to the named portion of the highway within that parish.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new state crimes specifically targeting the theft of mail and the unauthorized copying of keys for mailboxes. It defines mail theft as taking mail from a box or carrier with the intent to steal, as well as obtaining mail through fraud or hiding stolen mail. The law also criminalizes stealing or forging keys and locks used for postal receptacles. Anyone convicted of these offenses faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette for celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. The measure highlights the festival's role in preserving Cajun and Creole culture through music, crafts, and food, noting its origins in the 1970s following a period of cultural suppression. By recognizing the event's milestone, the resolution acknowledges the festival's success in revitalizing French language traditions and fostering community pride in South Louisiana.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the Lutcher High School girls' powerlifting team for winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division II state championship. It highlights the team's achievement of defeating Grant High School by twenty-eight points and recognizes the head coaches, Jon and Kelly Magendie, for leading the program to seventeen consecutive state titles. The resolution also lists specific individual awards won by team members and notes their academic and association honors. As a commendation, the bill does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly acknowledge the accomplishments of the athletes and their coaching staff.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 12-18, 2024, as Police Week throughout the state of Louisiana to honor law enforcement officers. The measure serves a ceremonial purpose by officially setting aside this specific week to recognize the sacrifices made by police officers who die in the line of duty. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies, but rather encourages residents to observe the period with respect. The action was taken by the Louisiana House of Representatives and presented to the Secretary of State for official record.