Rep. Kyle Green

Maddy summaryHB 801 creates a "Classic Black" specialty license plate for Louisiana motor vehicles, available to any Louisiana resident who applies for it. The plate features a black background with white numbers and "LOUISIANA" at the top, and requires a $25 annual fee (plus $3.50 handling) on top of standard license taxes. All fees collected will fund emergency vehicle operations training for local governments at the Donald J. Thibodeaux Training Center in Holden. The plate is restricted to passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and vans, but requires at least 1,000 applicants before issuance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Louisiana Highway 526 as the "Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation achieves this by officially adding the name "Hayden" to the existing title of the roadway in the state's legal records. It directly affects the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which will use the new designation for official signage and mapping. The bill contains no changes to traffic laws, funding, or road construction requirements, serving solely as a commemorative measure.

Maddy summarySB 70 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 (from Camp Road to W. Moore Street in Vivian, Caddo Parish) as the "Officer Marc Brock Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for this designation only if local or private funds cover the actual costs (capped at $750 per sign for materials and installation). This is a memorial designation bill with no broader policy changes, solely honoring Officer Marc Brock through highway signage.

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 297 expands Louisiana tenants' right to early lease termination to include victims of stalking and cyberstalking, in addition to domestic abuse. It directly affects residential tenants who are victims of these crimes and need to leave their rental properties for safety. The bill requires tenants to provide documentation from a qualified third party (like a social worker, police officer, or prosecutor) and complete a specific certification form detailing the incident and why remaining on the premises is unsafe. This creates a formal process for tenants to terminate leases early without penalty, while requiring lessors to follow defined procedures for approval.

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 752 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Louisiana's regular legislative sessions are scheduled. It would remove current fixed dates (like March 2nd for even years and April 2nd for odd years) and deadlines (such as 60 legislative days for even years), instead letting the legislature set session timing through joint rule. This directly affects the Louisiana Legislature by giving it authority to determine session start dates, duration, and scheduling rules without constitutional constraints. The amendment also modifies rules for organizational sessions and session extensions, but the core change is shifting session scheduling authority from the constitution to legislative rules. The proposal is currently prefiled and will be submitted to voters in the 2026 election.

Maddy summaryHB 447 creates the Avondale and Waggaman Economic Development District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, covering the area along Highway 90 from the St. Charles/St. Bernard parish line to Lapalco Boulevard. The district will be governed by a seven-member board appointed by local civic associations and elected officials (including a Jefferson Parish council member), with no tax authority. Its purpose is to enhance economic development, improve infrastructure, and promote job growth for property owners and residents within the defined district boundaries through coordinated planning and public improvements. The district cannot levy taxes but may receive grants and enter contracts to fund projects outlined in its annual budget.

Maddy summaryHB 473 establishes a presumption that shared legal and physical custody is in a child's best interest, requiring courts to assume shared custody is appropriate unless clear evidence shows it's not feasible or harmful. It changes child support calculations for voluntarily unemployed or underemployed parents by mandating support based on estimated earning potential (using Louisiana wage surveys), unless the parent is incapacitated or caring for a young child. The bill also requires court orders in shared custody cases to equally allocate legal decision-making authority between parents, unless the court determines otherwise for the child's best interest. This directly affects parents involved in custody disputes and courts handling family law cases in Louisiana.