Rep. Kyle Green

Maddy summaryThis bill creates financial support for police officers in Louisiana who are injured while performing their duties and cannot work as a result. It allows these officers to attend college or university without paying tuition, fees, or room and board charges, provided they meet academic standards and maintain a C average. The state will also provide a $250 per semester cash grant for books, covering the time needed to earn a bachelor's degree but not exceeding ten semesters. Funding for these benefits comes from the state's general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the text of a previously passed law regarding teacher and school employee compensation by changing the word "enacted" to "reenacted" in the first section. The change does not introduce new requirements, funding levels, or eligibility criteria for educators. Instead, it serves as a technical correction to the legislative language used to describe the law's status. Consequently, the bill has no direct impact on salaries, benefits, or the operations of schools beyond clarifying the statute's wording.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases survivor benefits for the families of firemen and law enforcement officers in Louisiana who die while performing their official duties. It establishes a base payment of $250,000 for a surviving spouse or, if there is no spouse, for surviving children or a designated beneficiary. Additionally, the law provides an extra $250,000 for each dependent child of the deceased officer or firefighter, with these funds paid from the state's Self-Insurance Fund. The legislation requires all covered employees to complete a beneficiary designation form to ensure the money goes to the intended recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 171 in Leesville as the "Claude 'Buddy' Leach Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation and Development to install official signs marking this name, but only if local or private funds cover the full cost of materials and installation. Each sign must not exceed a cost of $550, and the state will not pay for the signage itself. The change is limited to the road segment between Boone Street and East Louisiana Street within the city limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana's Healthy Food Retail Act to expand financial support for grocery stores and markets in underserved areas. It allows the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry to offer grants and loans to retailers that help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The legislation removes previous restrictions on how often a single project can receive funding and eliminates specific caps on the program's budget. By making these changes, the law aims to provide more flexible and sustained resources for improving food availability in communities that need them most.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a state statute to require school nurses to receive in-service training on caring for students with sickle cell disease. The change directly affects school nurses by updating the legal reference in the relevant code section from R.S. 17:236.5 to R.S. 17:436.5. While the text indicates the bill has no practical impact, it formally modifies the existing law to ensure the correct citation is used for the training requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new specialty license plate in Louisiana called the "Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale" for passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and vans. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections will work with the Mystic Krewe organization to design the plate, which must include the group's name, and will issue it to any Louisiana citizen who applies. Drivers paying for this plate will be charged a $25 annual royalty fee and a $3.50 handling fee, with the royalty money going directly to the Mystic Krewe to fund community events and social programs. The plate will only become available once at least 1,000 people apply for it.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally expresses the condolences of the Louisiana Legislature on the death of James David Cain, a former state representative and senator. The document honors Cain's life and career by detailing his background as a basketball coach, his military service, and his decades of public service in both the House and Senate. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the state and extends sympathy to his surviving family members, including his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Maddy summaryHB 967 allows retired teachers from the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana to return to work in critical shortage positions. The bill authorizes the system to rehire these retirees and adjusts their retirement benefits to account for their continued service. It also includes minor grammatical corrections to the text of the legislation. This measure directly impacts retired educators and the state's public school system by creating a pathway for experienced teachers to resume employment where there is a high demand.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board calculates and presents water bills for all customers, removing the distinction between residential and commercial clients in certain billing contexts. It establishes a new arbitration system with two appointed arbiters per team to handle billing disputes, requiring these teams to hold regular public meetings in each city district to review customer cases. Additionally, the law mandates that existing residential customers receive their fixed rate bills within 120 days of the act's effective date.