Rep. Kyle Green

Maddy summaryHB 736 requires Louisiana insurers to disclose insurance rate information to the public unless they meet strict, specific criteria to claim it as a "trade secret." Insurers must clearly mark such information, provide sworn affidavits justifying the claim, and submit it separately - failing to do so waives the claim. The bill explicitly prohibits trade secret claims for financial models, affiliate transactions, compensation data, and other rate-related details, ensuring these are publicly accessible. The Insurance Commissioner must review all claims and deny those not meeting the criteria, with penalties up to $25,000 for false claims.

Maddy summaryHB 486 requires Louisiana public schools to offer mental health assessments to certain students. It defines which mental health professionals can conduct these assessments, including licensed mental health providers (like psychologists or counselors) and behavioral health service providers licensed by the state. Schools must use providers from these categories and can find current provider lists through licensing boards or the state Department of Health website. The bill focuses on creating clear pathways for schools to access qualified mental health professionals, directly affecting public schools and the students they serve.

Maddy summaryHB 126 modifies how Louisiana calculates state funding for parish councils on aging, increasing the minimum annual appropriation by $3.5 million to the Office of Elderly Affairs. This change directly affects local parish councils that provide services for seniors, ensuring they receive a higher guaranteed minimum funding level each year. The bill updates the funding formula to reflect this increased baseline amount, which must be included in the state budget. The policy change is a concrete financial adjustment to support aging services programs across Louisiana parishes.

Maddy summaryHB 238 creates new tax deductions for Louisiana taxpayers covering education expenses: full tuition deductions for private school (up to $6,000 per child), 50% deductions for home-schooling costs (up to $6,000 per child), and 50% deductions for certain public school expenses (up to $6,000 per child). It directly affects parents who claim children as dependents on federal tax returns and pay for qualifying education. The bill also requires child welfare agencies to annually report adoption details and foster care organization information to the tax department. All deductions are capped at $6,000 per child and tied to federal dependency claims.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Clancy DuBos for retiring after 50 years in journalism. It formally recognizes his career as owner/editor of Gambit newspaper, his work at The Times Picayune, his political commentary, and his journalism awards. The resolution expresses the Louisiana House's appreciation for his contributions to New Orleans media and politics but contains no policy changes or direct effects on citizens or laws.

Maddy summaryHB 63 is a constitutional amendment bill that adjusts the effective date for judges' mandatory retirement provisions. It changes the retirement timeline from November 3 to April 18, 2026, specifically for judges appointed before January 1, 1997. The bill directly affects sitting judges who would otherwise reach retirement eligibility under the current timeline. This amendment modifies an existing constitutional requirement without altering the retirement age or eligibility rules. The bill is currently pending in committee after being reported with amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution commending Coach Hank Tierney and the Archbishop Shaw High School football team for winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Select state championship. It recognizes their victory over E.D. White Catholic High School (28-25) and highlights their season record (12 wins, 2 losses) and Coach Tierney's coaching achievements. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no new laws or financial obligations. It was formally adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 234 clarifies and strengthens Louisiana's definition of "criminal blighting of property," targeting property owners who intentionally or recklessly allow buildings to deteriorate into hazardous conditions. The bill amends statutes to define "blighted property" as vacant, uninhabitable, and dangerous structures (including those declared public nuisances by courts or administrative officers) and specifies that criminal blighting occurs when owners fail to address such conditions after official designation. It directly affects property owners of commercial or residential buildings that become public safety hazards, imposing criminal liability for neglecting repairs. The key mechanism establishes clear legal standards for prosecutors to charge owners who permit hazardous properties to remain unaddressed, aligning definitions across relevant laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 349), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Clancy DuBos, a New Orleans journalist and former Gambit newspaper owner, on his retirement after 50 years in journalism. The resolution recognizes his career spanning ownership of Gambit, political commentary, and numerous journalism awards. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents - it is purely an expression of legislative appreciation for his contributions to New Orleans media.

Maddy summaryHB 681 amends a public records law to expand who qualifies as a "public official" whose personal information (like contact details) is subject to public record requests. It adds three new categories: current state legislators, statewide elected officials, and current public service commission members. This change directly affects those three groups by making their personal information accessible under existing public records procedures. The bill updates the statute without creating new policies or altering other record access rules. (Summary based solely on the bill's text and amendments.)