Rep. Stephanie Hilferty

Maddy summaryThis bill requires physicians and physician assistants to complete one hour of continuing education on treating sickle cell disease, a requirement that was originally set at three hours but was reduced by an amendment. The legislation also mandates that the educational materials used for this training be made available on the state board's website for public access. These changes directly affect medical professionals who treat patients with sickle cell disease by updating their training obligations and improving resource availability.

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 updates the laws governing the New Orleans City Park Improvement Association and its police force, clarifying how the park is managed and who oversees it. It establishes a board of commissioners that includes state officials and elected representatives from the local districts where the park is located. The legislation also defines the powers of the park police, specifying their duties and the conditions under which they serve. Additionally, it outlines rules for contracting with private nonprofit groups to help operate and maintain the park's facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Commissioner of Administration to create a specific timeline and implementation plan for the technological features of a public meetings website. The requirement applies to the state agency responsible for administering the website established under existing law. By mandating a structured rollout schedule, the legislation ensures that the digital platform for public meetings is developed systematically. This change focuses on the administrative duties of the Commissioner rather than altering the fundamental rules for holding public meetings.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the role of the state child ombudsman by clarifying that they cannot access the names or identifying details of individuals who report child abuse, with specific exceptions for cases involving federal child support laws. It also introduces a new internal review process requiring a second level of approval within the department whenever an initial investigation into abuse allegations is deemed inconclusive. These changes aim to protect reporter privacy while adding an extra step to ensure thoroughness when abuse reports are not definitively resolved.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New Orleans Office of Inspector General and its investigators to carry firearms while performing their official duties. To qualify, these officials must annually demonstrate proficiency in firearm use through certification by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training and provide proof of this qualification. The legislation also requires them to maintain valid identification as retired law enforcement officers.

Maddy summaryHB 253 is a technical amendment bill that corrects minor grammatical and spelling errors in the text of a separate fire protection law. These changes include removing an extra article, fixing a possessive noun, and standardizing the spelling of "copayment." The bill does not introduce new policies or funding but serves only to refine the language of an existing measure regarding cancer screenings for firefighters.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how property tax assessors calculate the fair market value of specific real estate. It requires assessors to consider both increasing and decreasing the assessed value under certain conditions, rather than only increasing it. The change directly impacts property owners and local tax authorities by altering the rules used to determine property tax amounts. This legislative adjustment aims to provide more flexibility in valuation decisions without changing the underlying tax rates.

Maddy summaryHB 103 requires certain public bodies, specifically city councils and their committees, to broadcast meetings live via television or the internet to improve public access. The bill includes a specific provision stating that there is no requirement to broadcast committee meetings where the members are volunteers. This legislation aims to increase transparency by mandating live streaming for eligible government gatherings while creating an exception for volunteer-led committees.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the State Civil Service Commission and the New Orleans Civil Service Commission to stop working on a plan to transfer all employees of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the state civil service system. It specifically tells these agencies to ignore Section 2 of a separate 2024 law that had ordered the creation of this transfer plan within one year. The measure was adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives to pause the process while lawmakers work on repealing the original provision.