Rep. Stephanie Hilferty

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 summaryHB 338 provides for paid leave for employees who are living organ donors. The bill allows employees to take up to forty work hours of paid leave for an organ donation, though employers may agree to a longer period. Employers are also permitted to request verification for this leave.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a concurrent resolution by the Louisiana Legislature. It expresses the legislature's profound condolences on the death of Eric Anthony, Jr., who passed away on September 24, 2024. The resolution acknowledges his life, family, and his work as a motorist assistance patrol operator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Maddy summaryHR 130 is a resolution that designates Monday, May 12, 2025, as "A Day Without Child Care" at the state capitol. It encourages Louisianians to recognize child care providers and extends appreciation to early childhood educators for their contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryHB 248 revises the rules for public access to insurance rates and supporting information filed with the Insurance Commissioner. While most of this information will be publicly available, insurers can mark certain data as confidential, trade secret, or proprietary. The Commissioner will decide if such marked information should be disclosed; however, if a request is made for marked information, the Commissioner must notify the insurer of their decision. Insurers then have ten days to request a hearing to challenge the Commissioner's determination, which temporarily stops the disclosure process. This ensures a review process for information designated as sensitive by insurers.

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.

Maddy summaryHR 71 is a procedural resolution that designates Thursday, April 24, 2025, as Junior League Day at the state capitol. This allows members of the Junior League from across Louisiana to gather at the capitol, learn about the legislative process, and celebrate their community service.

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 31 amends retirement rules for firefighters in New Orleans' Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund, affecting all current and future members of the system. It establishes different eligibility requirements based on hire date: firefighters hired before 2015 must be age 50 with 12+ years of service, those hired in 2015-2016 must be age 52 with 12+ years, and those hired after 2016 must meet federal retirement age minus 10 years with 12+ years. The bill adjusts retirement benefit calculations to 2.5% of the firefighter's highest five-year average salary (with a 2.75% rate for 2015-2016 hires), capping benefits at 100% of that average. It also specifies that members leaving before retirement age must remain in the system until eligibility is met and outlines survivor benefit provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 29 sets a minimum monthly pension of $1,200 for retired New Orleans firefighters and their surviving spouses, regardless of other pension calculations. It specifically protects active firefighters by prohibiting any increase in their required contributions to the fund due to this change. The bill amends Louisiana law to guarantee this minimum benefit level for the New Orleans Firefighters' Pension and Relief Fund. This is a straightforward policy change affecting only the specified pension fund, with no broader implications for other retirement systems.