Rep. Brian Glorioso

Maddy summaryHR 296 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by Louisiana's House of Representatives to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. It formally recognizes Louisiana's historical Irish cultural ties, including the 1806 St. Patrick's Day celebration in New Orleans and Irish immigrants' role in building the New Basin Canal (1832-1838). The resolution also acknowledges the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, which fosters U.S.-Ireland relations. As a non-binding commemoration, it does not create new policies or affect any specific group legally.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 345) is a memorial from Louisiana's House urging Congress to create a federal disaster insurance program covering flooding, tornadoes, fires, and other disasters. It directly affects homeowners and businesses in disaster-prone areas by requesting affordable insurance to cover rebuilding costs, modeled after the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resolution emphasizes that such insurance would provide financial certainty for insurers and expedite recovery efforts after events like hurricanes or wildfires. It does not create new law but asks Congress to adopt this approach to complement existing disaster relief programs.

Maddy summaryHR 329 is a resolution (not a binding bill) passed by the Louisiana House urging the Attorney General and Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for potential violations of existing laws. It specifically requests that these agencies examine whether PBMs are violating rules by owning or financially benefiting from pharmacies, which critics argue creates conflicts of interest that disadvantage independent pharmacies. The resolution also urges the Louisiana legislature to pass new laws prohibiting PBMs from owning or having financial interests in pharmacies. This would aim to prevent PBMs from steering patients to their own affiliated pharmacies and ensure fair reimbursement practices for all pharmacies. The resolution highlights concerns about rising drug costs, reduced competition, and threats to rural pharmacy access, referencing similar actions taken by other states.

Maddy summaryHB 519 amends the citation process for a second violation of laws prohibiting wireless device use while driving. It specifically changes how law enforcement issues citations for a "secondary offense" (a second time caught using a device like a phone while driving). The bill updates the language in the law to clarify that a citation can be issued upon a second violation. This directly affects drivers who repeatedly use wireless devices while operating a motor vehicle. The changes apply to the existing law, not the core prohibition.

Maddy summaryHB 136 is a technical amendment bill that clarifies wording in existing civil service rules for fire and police positions. It corrects references to "confirmed" service status and removes redundant language about demotions, ensuring consistent terminology in the code. The bill does not create new policies or affect substantive rights; it only refines how current rules are expressed. This procedural update was unanimously passed by the committee (14-0) and affects how municipal fire and police civil service positions are formally described in state law.

Maddy summaryHB 8 allows municipal employees with at least five years of service in the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) to remain in MERS instead of switching to the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LSERS) when moving to a state-covered position. Employees must submit a written notice to their MERS board within 30 days of starting the new job or the bill’s effective date, and this choice is permanent. The bill applies to new hires after December 31, 2024, and gives current employees employed in such roles a 30-day window after the bill passes to elect to stay in MERS. It does not change retirement benefits but clarifies membership options between these two systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana's Firefighters' Retirement System to allow surviving spouses to designate disabled or minor children as beneficiaries for a portion of their survivor benefits. Specifically, spouses must make this designation within 30 days of the firefighter's death and must ensure the total benefit value remains equivalent to what the spouse would otherwise receive (verified by an actuary). The change directly affects surviving spouses of firefighters who currently receive survivor benefits under the system. It modifies existing rules to provide structured options for sharing benefits with dependents while maintaining the spouse's primary benefit amount.

Maddy summaryHB 357 requires health insurance plans to cover integrative cancer treatments like acupuncture, directly affecting cancer patients seeking these services and health insurance issuers. The bill limits coverage for acupuncture treatment during active cancer care to fifteen visits per year, unless additional treatments are recommended by nationally recognized cancer guidelines and the treating physician. It also modifies prior authorization requirements by adding "prior authorization" to the list of coverage conditions. This bill is currently under review by the Committee on Appropriations after passing the Insurance Committee with amendments.

Maddy summaryHB 379 requires property insurance disputes to go through mandatory binding arbitration instead of court. It directly affects policyholders and insurers by changing who pays arbitration costs - specifically adding language that policyholders may be responsible for "payment of the costs of arbitration, or a portion thereof." The key provision amends existing language to clarify cost allocation in the arbitration process. This bill focuses on procedural changes to dispute resolution within property insurance claims.

Maddy summaryHB 260 is a procedural bill that names itself "The Segus Jolivette Act" and adjusts section numbering within the legislation. It does not change any substantive homicide laws or affect specific individuals or policies. The bill’s sole provisions are administrative: naming the act after Segus Jolivette (a person likely recognized for contributions to criminal justice) and correcting section numbering. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or funding changes.