Rep. Kim Carver

Maddy summaryHB 305 requires law enforcement agencies to share seized child sexual abuse materials with Louisiana's Attorney General's Internet Crimes division. This division must then forward the materials and related case information to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's Child Victim Identification Program. The bill mandates that law enforcement submit specific victim details (including biographical information) to the Attorney General's Exploited Children's Identification database when victims are identified and reside in Louisiana. These requirements apply to all cases involving identified victims of child sexual abuse materials, with no legal consequences for non-compliance.

Maddy summarySB 376, the "Learn and Earn Act," creates a new program allowing Louisiana public high schools to partner with businesses for paid, credit-bearing work-based learning opportunities. It requires school boards to establish career practicums through written agreements with businesses that ensure fair value exchange (e.g., businesses provide equivalent benefit for school resources used) and align with state-approved career pathways. The program directly affects high school students - especially in rural or underserved communities - by offering compensated job training in fields like healthcare or technology while meeting educational requirements. Key provisions mandate that these practicums operate exclusively within defined instructional boundaries, prioritize student safety/supervision, and integrate financial literacy and employability skills.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Education to study whether adding recess to the school day is feasible for kindergarten through third-grade students. The bill cites research showing that breaks can improve academic performance and social well-being, noting that current state law does not require daily recess. While the study will explore this option, it must ensure that educational time is not reduced to accommodate it. The department is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education by March 12, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new system called CARE Accounts to manage future medical payments awarded in personal injury cases. When a court orders compensation for future medical expenses, those funds must be placed in a special money market account owned by the person who caused the injury but controlled for the injured person's benefit. The account can only be used to pay for medically necessary treatments and services, though the bank does not verify each transaction. Any money left in the account after the injured person dies returns to the person who caused the injury. The law will not apply to cases filed before it takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 110 authorizes the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to transfer a specific parcel of state-owned property in Mandeville (St. Tammany Parish) to the city of Mandeville. The bill excludes mineral rights from the transfer and requires the state to receive fair market value in exchange, as determined by appraisals. This legislation directly affects the state and the city of Mandeville by facilitating the transfer of the described property (Lot 67 Lakewood Heights) under agreed terms. The bill becomes effective upon governor's signature or legislative approval if vetoed.

Maddy summaryHB 641 sets funding rules for the Twenty-Second Judicial District's district attorney's office in Louisiana. It establishes that assistant district attorneys (ADAs) will receive an extra $8,000 annually per year (paid by St. Tammany and Washington parishes at $4,000 each), in addition to state salaries, with total ADA salary budgets protected from cuts after six months. The bill also creates a dedicated operating budget for the district attorney's office, covering staff salaries (including ADAs), office supplies, equipment, training, and matching federal grants, all funded by the parishes. It repeals prior sections governing these finances and requires annual budgeting by the parishes to cover these costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal request from the Louisiana House of Representatives asking the U.S. Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show identification at federal election polling places. The resolution argues that voter ID laws help prevent fraud and increase public trust in elections, noting that 36 states already have similar requirements. It does not directly change any laws or affect voters immediately, but rather serves as a non-binding recommendation to federal lawmakers. The bill is a procedural measure expressing support for election integrity rather than implementing specific policy changes itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Allyce Trapp Alexander, a governmental affairs professional who passed away on September 27, 2025. The resolution acknowledges her life as a native of Houma, her education at Louisiana State University, her career as a governmental affairs coordinator, and her personal qualities that endeared her to colleagues and friends. It formally extends wishes for comfort to her surviving family, including her husband Wilson Alexander, parents, brother, and extended relatives. The measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and remembrance.

Maddy summaryHB 734 creates Louisiana's "A.I. Bill of Rights," granting residents specific protections regarding artificial intelligence use. It requires AI companies to disclose when users interact with AI systems, prohibits unauthorized use of names/images/likeliness, and restricts "companion chatbots" (AI systems designed to mimic human relationships) from minors. The bill also mandates data privacy safeguards for personal information collected by AI companies and allows consumers to pursue civil lawsuits for violations. These provisions directly affect Louisiana residents, AI technology companies, and state agencies (which are barred from contracting with certain foreign AI entities).

Maddy summaryHB 534 would require all local bond and tax elections (where voters approve funding for projects or taxes) to be held only during primary election dates, as specified in Louisiana's Constitution. This directly affects parishes and municipalities that hold such elections, shifting them from standalone voting days to coincide with primary elections. The bill includes a limited exception for security districts in parishes with cities over 300,000 population, allowing parcel fee elections in those areas to proceed separately. The law would take effect only if a related constitutional amendment is approved by voters in a statewide election.