Rep. Mandie Landry

Maddy summaryHB 52 requires Louisiana high schools to include scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options for college in their mandatory high school financial literacy courses. This affects all Louisiana public high school students starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill amends existing law to add this specific topic to the required curriculum, ensuring students learn about funding sources for postsecondary education. It has no state cost impact ("EN NO IMPACT") and was recently reported favorably by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 517 creates a special "Youth Cessation and Prevention Fund" in the Louisiana state treasury, dedicated to preventing youth tobacco use. It allocates 20% of revenue from the smokeless tobacco tax to this fund, with funds distributed as follows: 40% to the Louisiana Cancer Research Center for school/community programs, 40% to the Louisiana Department of Health for the Quitline and prevention initiatives, and 10% each to two cancer centers for mass-media programs and treatment services. The fund supports evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation efforts targeting youth and young adults across schools, communities, and public health systems. Monies in the fund cannot replace existing state general fund appropriations for the same purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 57) passed by the Louisiana State Legislature to express condolences for Steven J. Miguez, a businessman and community member from Iberia Parish, following his death on February 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life of service, including founding businesses like Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel, his competitive shooting achievements, and his family. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents - it solely offers legislative condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate (34-0) and passed through the House without amendments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HCR 65) is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of John "Jay" Batt, Jr., a former New Orleans City Council member, businessman, and community leader. It formally honors his life, service, and legacy without creating any new laws or affecting specific policies or groups. The resolution acknowledges his career, family, and contributions to New Orleans, including his time on the City Council and leadership roles in organizations like the Sugar Bowl Committee. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic gesture of remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives. It formally commends Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope and second American pope. The resolution highlights his New Orleans connections, his background as a missionary in Peru, and his recent papal message. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any legal obligations or affect policy.

Maddy summaryHB 220 creates a new criminal offense for the improper storage of a firearm. The bill defines "firearm" to include various weapons such as pistols, rifles, shotguns, and assault rifles. It also specifically defines a "minor child" as a person who is thirteen years of age or younger. This legislation aims to address firearm storage practices, particularly in relation to preventing access by children in this age group.

Maddy summaryHB 271 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow parish governing authorities to increase the homestead exemption on property taxes. If a parish chooses to increase this exemption, the bill specifies that any resulting decrease in tax revenue must be absorbed by the affected taxing authority. This measure aims to prevent other taxpayers from incurring additional tax liability due to the increased exemption, and ensures that the exemption increase itself will not trigger property reappraisals or millage adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family and friends of Arwin Patrick Bascle upon her passing. It also honors her life, legacy, and contributions to the political fabric of Louisiana.

Maddy summaryHR 124 is a resolution that commends the Women on Wednesday advocacy program. It recognizes the program for its dedication to advancing policies for women in Louisiana and for fostering civic engagement and legislative awareness within the state.

Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, acknowledging his contributions as an educator, coach, and public servant.