Rep. Kim Carver

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to examine how ACT and WorkKeys test scores are currently used in school and district accountability systems. The board is required to complete this study and submit a written report with its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education before the start of the 2025 legislative session. A copy of the resolution is also to be sent to the president of the State Board. The measure focuses on gathering information about these specific standardized tests rather than changing how schools are evaluated at this time.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 51 in St. John the Baptist Parish as the "Arnold J. Labat Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between United States Highway 61 and Interstate 10. By officially naming this road, the legislation honors Arnold J. Labat, though it does not alter traffic rules or funding. The change is purely symbolic and applies only to the named portion of the highway within that parish.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new state crimes specifically targeting the theft of mail and the unauthorized copying of keys for mailboxes. It defines mail theft as taking mail from a box or carrier with the intent to steal, as well as obtaining mail through fraud or hiding stolen mail. The law also criminalizes stealing or forging keys and locks used for postal receptacles. Anyone convicted of these offenses faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes outdated references to a previously repealed inheritance tax from several Louisiana state laws. It clarifies that banks and employers who distribute funds to beneficiaries or survivors are protected from liability regarding any inheritance taxes that might be owed. The legislation also updates notification requirements for these payments and adjusts rules for installment tax agreements to ensure they align with current legal standards. Ultimately, the changes aim to simplify administrative processes by eliminating mentions of a tax that no longer exists.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired law enforcement officers, including those from reserve units, to legally carry concealed firearms if they were certified in firearm use while active duty. It updates the legal definition of a "qualified retired law enforcement officer" to explicitly include reserve officers who meet specific state qualifications. The change ensures that both full-time and reserve officers who are certified in firearms can continue to carry concealed weapons after leaving their agencies.