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 270 modifies tax rules for the New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority Economic Growth and Development District. It allows the district to designate properties within its area as "economic development projects" where lessees must pay annual payments in lieu of property taxes (PILOT) instead of standard taxes, capped at the equivalent tax amount. Projects must create at least 10 permanent jobs per parcel and 75 affordable housing units (priced per HUD standards) for 30 years. The city council must review and approve these PILOT agreements within 45 days before they become effective.
Maddy summaryHB 410 requires state, parish, or municipal entities to follow specific preservation guidelines when renovating public property (like buildings or structures) designated as landmarks or historically significant within Louisiana’s historic preservation districts. Projects exceeding $200,000 in value must comply with federal Secretary of Interior Standards or obtain a "certificate of appropriateness," and must involve consultation with preservation experts. Before starting such work, the entity must notify local legislators and the historic district commission, which may review the project within 30 days and require a public hearing. The law applies prospectively from August 1, 2025, and exempts emergency repairs from the review process.
Maddy summaryHB 546 (Louisiana) requires the state alcohol beverage commissioner to notify local state senators and representatives within five days of receiving a permit application or renewal. State legislators can then file a sworn petition opposing the permit within 35 days, providing specific facts justifying the opposition. If filed timely, the commissioner must withhold the state permit and notify local authorities to withhold the local permit. This bill directly affects businesses seeking alcohol licenses and gives local legislators a formal role in blocking permits within their districts. The law adds procedural requirements for opposition petitions, including affidavits confirming the petitioner will appear at a hearing to support their claims.
Maddy summaryHB 198 creates a Louisiana income tax deduction for tip income earned by eligible residents. It allows taxpayers with adjusted gross income below $65,000 (single) or $130,000 (married filing jointly) to deduct 100% of their tip income, with the deduction percentage phasing down to 20% for higher earners within specified income ranges. The deduction applies to reported tip income from IRS Forms W-2 and 4137, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2026. The provision terminates if federal tax law changes to exempt tip income from federal taxation.
Maddy summaryHB 11, titled "The Segus Jolivette Act," would change sentencing for repeat violent offenders in Louisiana. It requires that for a third conviction of a felony crime of violence (defined under state law), offenders receive at least 50% of the maximum sentence for a first offense; for a fourth or subsequent conviction, it mandates at least 75% of that maximum. The bill also requires juries to decide facts that increase penalties (other than prior convictions) before sentencing, rather than leaving that determination solely to judges. This directly affects individuals convicted multiple times of violent crimes, altering both the minimum sentences they face and the process for determining penalty levels. The bill is currently pending in committee review.
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 summaryHB 925 is a procedural amendment bill that modifies the numbering of sections within an existing law regarding reporting requirements for political subdivisions with outstanding judgments. The bill does not introduce new policies or change the substance of the reporting rules but instead adjusts the text to renumber specific lines and paragraphs. This technical correction affects the legislative structure of the statute without altering the obligations of local governments or the nature of the financial reporting they must provide.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state code to update the citation for the section prohibiting certain disciplinary actions against students in elementary and secondary schools. The change corrects a reference from "17:416(B)(2)" to "17:416.1(B)(2)" to ensure the law is accurately cited in legal documents. By fixing this numbering error, the legislation helps maintain the integrity of the existing rules that govern how schools must treat student discipline. The update does not alter the actual disciplinary restrictions but ensures the legal framework is properly referenced.
Maddy summaryHB 391 amends the Louisiana statutes governing pardons by removing an option that allowed for a specific type of parole consideration. This change directly affects the legal process for granting pardons, ensuring that only one specific subsection of the law is referenced when evaluating eligibility. The bill does not create new rights or penalties but rather narrows the existing legal criteria used by officials processing pardon requests.
