Rep. Brian Glorioso

Maddy summaryHB 671 establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who donate to qualifying nonprofit organizations that serve victims of human trafficking. The credit amount is equal to the donation, up to a maximum of $30,000 per taxpayer, with a statewide cap of $300,000 annually awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Qualifying organizations must operate licensed residential homes and provide specific services like academic, psychiatric, and therapy support to female adolescent victims of human trafficking. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years, and the provisions take effect for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.

Maddy summaryHB 269 proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the income limit for Louisiana homeowners seeking a property tax break on their primary residence (homestead exemption). Currently, homeowners must earn under $200,000 in adjusted gross income (from the prior year's federal tax return) to qualify; the bill would increase this threshold and automatically adjust it yearly using the Consumer Price Index. If approved by voters, the change would take effect for 2027 property taxes, allowing more homeowners to qualify for the tax benefit. The amendment applies to all residential properties with homestead exemptions, including combined income for married couples filing separately.

Maddy summaryHB 236 creates a new deduction for Louisiana individual income tax filers who pay homeowners' insurance premiums on their primary residence. It directly affects Louisiana residents who claim a homestead exemption on their primary home, allowing them to deduct the full amount of their actual homeowners' insurance premiums from taxable income. The deduction requires taxpayers to maintain records of their insurance payments and provide documentation to the Department of Revenue upon request. This provision applies only to premiums paid on or after January 1, 2026, and does not change existing homestead exemption eligibility. The bill does not alter tax rates or create new tax liabilities, but reduces taxable income for qualifying homeowners.

Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Louisiana taxpayers to file a declaration of estimated income tax if they expect to owe more than $1,000 in taxes for the year. The rule specifically targets individuals who have had debt forgiven due to lawsuit settlements or through specific financial agreements with businesses, such as those financing litigation or purchasing medical accounts receivable. Starting in the 2025 tax year, these taxpayers must submit the declaration to account for the tax liability created by the forgiven amounts. The legislation applies only to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the language regarding lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses to specify that they are valid for a person's lifetime, which is defined as 120 years or more. The changes clarify the duration of these licenses by explicitly adding "years" to the text where it previously read "three" and "sixty-four." This legislative update directly affects individuals purchasing these specific licenses by ensuring the legal description of their validity period is clear and consistent.

Maddy summaryHB 577 prohibits social media companies from collecting data on minors to use for targeted advertising. The law directly affects children under the age of 18 and the digital platforms that serve them. By restricting how these companies gather and utilize personal information from young users, the bill aims to limit their ability to show ads based on the habits and preferences of minors. This measure represents a concrete change in commercial regulations without speculating on its broader economic or social impacts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the existing law establishing the Department of Economic Development by renumbering its internal sections and making minor text adjustments. The changes involve deleting specific lines and renumbering sections sequentially from Section 2 through Section 8 to correct the bill's structure. These modifications do not alter the department's core functions or funding but serve to organize the legislation for clarity. The bill directly affects the state agency responsible for economic development by updating its statutory framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Municipal Employees' Retirement System to allow for the reemployment of retirees in part-time positions. It establishes a specific effective date for these provisions and sets a termination date of June 30, 2028, for the new rules. The legislation directly impacts municipal employees who have already retired and wish to return to work on a part-time basis.