Rep. Candace Newell

Co-sponsor SB 67

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

ROADS/HIGHWAYS: Designates a portion of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway". (8/1/24) (EN +$3,360 SG EX See Note)

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 235

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC CONTRACT/BIDS: Increases the dollar amount for the exception to public bid law applicable to the purchase of vehicles by local government units

Maddy summaryThis bill expands an existing exception to public bidding laws, allowing local governments to purchase specific vehicles without a competitive bid process. The change directly affects local government units, nonprofit corporations, and fire protection districts by adding "fire service" and "fire fighting or rescue apparatus" to the list of exempt items. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this exemption applies to both paid and volunteer fire departments under various administrative structures. The primary impact is to streamline procurement procedures for emergency response equipment used by these entities.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 120

Signed into law · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

INSURANCE: Repeals the termination date relative to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Signed into law May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 54

In committee · Louisiana House · Lead sponsor

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: Provides relative to the regulation of cannabis (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 756

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

PUBLIC BUILDINGS/ST CAPL: Provides relative to state capitol complex and the allocation of space in the state capitol

Passed May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 955

In committee · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

HOUSING/AUTHORITIES: Provides that housing authorities are exempt from certain fees and requirements for surety (EG DECREASE LF RV See Note)

In committee May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 255

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COURTS: Provides relative to the districts of the supreme court. (gov sig)

Signed into law May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 183

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of former state representative, Carl Norman Crane

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 891

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CHILDREN/NEWBORNS: Provides relative to the Safe Haven Law

Passed Apr 29, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track