Rep. Tim Kerner

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of imported seafood in food served at schools. It directly affects school food programs by restricting the types of seafood that can be purchased and served to students. The key provision requires that any seafood served in schools must be sourced from within Louisiana rather than from other countries. This change aims to support local fisheries and ensure that school meals rely on domestic seafood products.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes increasing the fee for driver's licenses and vehicle registration in order to generate an additional $3.9 million for a litter abatement fund. The legislation directly affects individuals who pay these fees by raising the cost they must cover. Key provisions include specific amendments to the text that adjust numerical values and remove certain lines to finalize the fee structure. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Committee on Appropriations for further review.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate for vehicles in Jefferson Parish to commemorate the area's bicentennial. The plate will be available to any vehicle owner in the parish who wishes to display it on their car. The legislation authorizes the state's governing authority to design and issue these plates, while removing a specific reference to the government in the text. This change is administrative and does not alter existing laws regarding vehicle registration or traffic.

Maddy summaryHB 608 proposes the Women's Safety and Protection Act, a legislative measure designed to enhance safety protections for women in Louisiana. The bill includes several amendments that refine legal definitions and procedures, such as clarifying references to correctional facilities and adjusting administrative process terminology. By making these specific textual changes, the legislation aims to update existing civil law frameworks to better address women's safety concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate in Louisiana featuring the text "LSU Baseball National Champions." The legislation directs the Department of Public Safety to design and sell these plates, which will be available to any vehicle owner in the state. By adding this new option to the list of approved specialty plates, the bill allows drivers to display their support for the LSU baseball team on their vehicles. The text of the law is updated to include this specific plate design within the existing regulations governing vehicle license plates.

Maddy summaryHB 277 prohibits smoking inside a vehicle when a minor is present. The bill clarifies that the ban applies to any act of smoking, including inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying lit tobacco products. This law directly affects drivers and passengers who have minors in the car, requiring them to ensure no smoking occurs at any time. By defining specific actions like inhaling and exhaling as violations, the legislation aims to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure for children in automobiles.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to discuss with Jefferson Parish officials whether the insurance rules for homes bought with federal community development grants should be changed. The bill highlights that insurance costs have risen sharply, making it difficult for low-income and elderly residents in the parish to afford the required coverage, which could lead to foreclosure. It does not change any laws itself but serves as a formal request for the federal agency to review and potentially adjust these specific insurance requirements.

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 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 summaryThis bill officially renames two specific sections of state highways in Louisiana to honor two individuals. It designates a part of Highway 175 in Mansfield as the "Jerius Marshall Highway" and a segment of Highway 133 in Start as the "Luke Letlow Memorial Highway." The legislation applies only to the named road sections within their respective parishes and does not alter any traffic laws or funding. By changing the official names of these roads, the bill serves as a commemorative measure rather than introducing new operational rules.