Rep. Dodie Horton

Primary HB 975

In committee · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

HEALTH/CHILDREN: Provides relative to a minor's consent for medical procedures and treatments

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the text of a related health measure to correct a formatting error by changing the word "Paragraph" to "Subsection" within the section regarding minors' consent for medical procedures. The change does not alter the actual rules about who can consent to treatment for young people but ensures the legislation uses consistent legal terminology. It directly affects the legal framework governing medical decisions for minors and the healthcare providers who must follow them.

In committee May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 703

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to controversion of benefits, preliminary determination hearings, disputed claims, and penalties and attorney fees (RE DECREASE SG EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the workers' compensation law by changing a specific reference from "Subsection" to "Paragraph" within the text regarding the controversion of benefits. The change is a minor technical adjustment intended to correct the legal terminology used in the statute. It does not alter the underlying rules for handling disputed claims or impose new penalties on employers or insurers. The provision directly affects the administrative structure of how compensation disputes are documented and processed under the existing legal framework.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 979

Passed · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

VETERANS: Provides relative to compensation for assistance with veterans benefits

Maddy summaryHB 979 is a procedural amendment that modifies the text of a related bill, HB 496, by updating a specific legal citation to "629(b)." This change directly affects veterans and their families by ensuring the associated legislation references the correct section of the law governing compensation for assistance with veterans benefits. The bill does not introduce new policies or funding but serves to correct a reference within the existing framework. It was recently passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate for further consideration.

Passed May 13, 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

Co-sponsor HB 800

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION: Provides for calling a limited constitutional convention (RR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 123

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONTRACTS: Provides for consent of a legal representative of a minor who contracts with certain parties

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 211

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CRIME: Provides relative to the Anti-Skimming Act

Signed into law May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 140

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS: Provides relative to proof of disability requirements for an airport parking exemption for disabled veterans

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 201

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PROCUREMENT: Prohibits execution of any procurement contract that would cause the total number of all-electric vehicles in the state fleet to exceed three percent (EG SEE FISC NOTE See Note)

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 496

In committee · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

VETERANS: Provides relative to compensation for assistance with veterans benefits

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track