Rep. Alonzo Knox

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Phil Alexander Robertson, a Duck Commander founder and "Duck Dynasty" star who was a prominent figure in northeast Louisiana. The resolution honors his life, family values, faith, and economic impact through his business, highlighting his 60-year marriage to Kay and his role as a community leader. It has no effect on laws or regulations, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of respect.

Maddy summarySB 190 designates specific road segments in certain parishes to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing road descriptions to clarify the designated sections (e.g., changing "overpass to" to "overpass and"). It has no funding requirements or new obligations - it solely provides a commemorative name for existing roadways. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (39-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 508 would provide free parking at Port of New Orleans cruise terminals for Louisiana veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or more. To qualify, veterans must show proof of disability (via a military honor license plate or VA-certified letter) and Louisiana residency (using a driver's license or ID card). The exemption applies only to designated Port-owned parking lots at cruise terminals, not general parking, and expires after seven days without charge - longer stays incur fees. The bill also requires the Port to publicize this exemption through brochures, websites, and signage. This directly affects eligible disabled veterans using the Port's cruise terminals.

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 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 resolution designates Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as "DDD Day" at the Louisiana Capitol to honor the Downtown Development District (DDD) of New Orleans on its 50th anniversary. It commends the DDD - created in 1974 as the nation’s first assessment-based business improvement district - for its history, governance, and current projects like the Canal Street streetscape program. The resolution directly affects the DDD and its supporters by formally recognizing its contributions to downtown New Orleans. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 142 amends the composition of Louisiana's Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by adding the president of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (or their designee) to the council's membership. This procedural bill directly affects the council's structure by expanding who participates in advising state officials on HBCU-related matters. The change modifies the council's membership list without altering substantive policies or funding. The bill passed committee favorably and is now moving toward final passage.

Maddy summaryHB 174 designates a specific bridge on U.S. 167 in Winn Parish as the "Clayton Horne Memorial Bridge." This bill directly affects the location of the bridge and honors Clayton Horne through its official name. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or funding mechanisms - it solely updates the bridge's official designation. Amendments clarify the reference to the highway as "United States Highway 167" but do not alter the memorial purpose. As a naming resolution, it has no operational or financial impact beyond the ceremonial designation.

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.