Rep. Jeff Wiley

Maddy summaryHB 149 designates a specific segment of United States Highway 190 Business East in Slidell, Louisiana (from Beech Avenue/Interstate 10 Service Road to Military Road) as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $2,250 per sign). This is a purely ceremonial bill with no substantive policy changes, solely honoring a police officer through road naming.

Maddy summaryHB 594 designates February 24 as SCN2A Awareness Day in Louisiana to raise public recognition of SCN2A, a rare genetic condition affecting children. The bill does not create new programs or funding but formally establishes an annual observance. It directly affects the state government and public through official recognition of this health awareness day. This is a symbolic, non-binding designation with no policy changes or financial impact.

Maddy summaryHB 629 creates a special Louisiana license plate for the Krewe of Athena Carnival Club, available to any Louisiana resident who applies and pays fees. The plate requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants to be issued, with an annual $25 fee (plus a $3.50 handling fee) collected by the state. All $25 fees go directly to the Krewe of Athena to fund scholarships for debutantes, with the plate design including the words "Krewe of Athena" and following state plate regulations.

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 35 amends Louisiana law to adjust employer contributions to the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund. It allows the fund's board to require local governments (sheriffs' employers) to pay up to 3% more than the standard contribution rate. Any surplus funds collected from these higher contributions after 2008 must be credited back to the pension fund account. This directly affects sheriffs' pension funding and local government budgeting for employee retirement costs.

Maddy summaryHB 34 modifies retirement eligibility for sheriffs in Louisiana's Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund. It allows sheriffs who began employment on or after January 1, 2012, to receive an actuarial equivalent of their retirement benefit at age 50 (instead of age 55) if they have at least 30 years of service and are over 50. The provision requires a written application to the board of trustees and creates an option for earlier retirement without changing the benefit amount calculation. This directly affects eligible sheriffs meeting the service and age criteria under the fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the parish's history and economic contributions. The resolution recognizes the community's collaborative spirit and achievements in business, education, and public service. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the partnership between the parish and the state government rather than changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 91 limits the disclosure of certain criminal history information during criminal trials in Louisiana. It blocks courts from sharing details from FBI criminal databases or Louisiana's own criminal history system when the information relates to witnesses who are criminal justice employees (and whose identities are already protected by law). The bill also prohibits including this excluded information in public court records or sharing it outside the courtroom. This directly affects defendants, witnesses (especially law enforcement personnel), and courts handling criminal cases by restricting access to specific background data. The law aims to balance trial transparency with protecting witness identities in sensitive cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Barney Arceneaux on the occasion of his retirement after more than five decades of public service in Louisiana. The document outlines his extensive career, which includes roles in law enforcement, city government, and leadership positions within the Louisiana Municipal Association. By passing this resolution, the legislature expresses appreciation for his contributions and extends well wishes for his retirement, without creating any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the parish's history and economic contributions. It recognizes the collaborative efforts of local businesses, government agencies, and community groups that drive growth and development in the region. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of Ascension Parish's achievements and encourages citizens to celebrate its progress. This measure is a commemorative action with no impact on laws, budgets, or public services.