Rep. Tim Kerner

Co-sponsor HB 155

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

REAL ESTATE/COMMISSION: Provides for expired and inactive real estate license requirements

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the requirements for real estate brokers and salespeople in Louisiana to clarify how they can regain their licenses after expiration or inactivity. It allows individuals who let their licenses lapse to reapply within a specific window without having to complete the full initial education hours again. Specifically, brokers and salespeople who renew their application by the end of the year following their expiration date can skip the standard 150-hour broker course or 90-hour salesperson course. Additionally, the law states that inactive licensees do not need to complete annual continuing education while their license is inactive, though they must finish required training before returning to active status.

Signed into law May 23, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HCR 9

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to impose a quota or tariff on imported shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish and to enact a buy plan for domestic shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the U.S. Congress to place limits or taxes on imported shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish while creating a program to buy these products directly from American fishermen. The bill aims to help Louisiana's seafood industry, which is a major economic driver in coastal areas, by making it easier for local fishermen to sell their catch and compete with foreign sellers. It cites challenges faced by the industry, such as natural disasters and rising costs, as reasons for seeking federal support. The resolution does not change state law directly but formally requests federal action to protect domestic producers.

Passed May 22, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SCR 26

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

PRESCRIPTION: Provides relative to legislative intent of certain Acts relating to causes of action for abuse of a minor.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Passed May 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 648

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

HIGHWAYS/INTERSTATE: Designates the bridge on Louisiana Highway 648 over Bayou Lafourche as the "Austin Bush Memorial Bridge"

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the bridge on Louisiana Highway 648 over Bayou Lafourche as the "Austin Bush Memorial Bridge." The legislation directly affects the specific roadway infrastructure by officially naming it in honor of Austin Bush. It achieves this through a simple text amendment that updates the bill's language to include the new name. Once enacted, the change will appear on official state maps and signage for that bridge.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HCR 10

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

SEAFOOD: Memorializes Congress to compel the United States Food and Drug Administration to fulfill its duties regarding inspection and testing of imported seafood

Passed May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HCR 38

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

CHILDREN/TUTORSHIP: Requests the La. State Bar Association to work with organizations providing legal aid to assist parents and guardians of children with disabilities to obtain permanent tutorships

Passed May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 183

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 117

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Cole Stanford

Passed Apr 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 78

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Martha Meaux Simmons

Passed Apr 11, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track