Sen. Bob Owen

Maddy summaryHB 428 creates a specialty license plate titled "Louisiana State University Baseball National Champions 2025" for Louisiana vehicle owners. It requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants before issuance, with a $25 annual fee per plate. The fee structure allocates $24 to LSU for academic or financial need-based scholarships (after deducting $1 for administrative costs), while applicants consent to share their name, address, and birth date with LSU via the application process. This procedural bill, pending enactment, directly affects Louisiana residents who apply for the plate and benefits LSU's scholarship programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the entire length of Interstate 49 in Louisiana (from its intersection with I-10 in Lafayette Parish northward) as the "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation, up to $2,250 per sign. The bill directly affects the highway corridor and its signage, with no financial burden on the state. It is a procedural naming measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the highway designation and signage cost rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander, who passed away in September 2025. The document honors her life, career as a government relations advisor, and her service to the state through a series of statements detailing her personal history and achievements. No new laws or policies are created; the resolution serves solely as a formal tribute to be sent to her husband and parents.

Maddy summaryHB 149 designates a specific segment of United States Highway 190 Business East in Slidell, Louisiana (from Beech Avenue/Interstate 10 Service Road to Military Road) as the "Senior Police Officer Trevor Abney Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $2,250 per sign). This is a purely ceremonial bill with no substantive policy changes, solely honoring a police officer through road naming.

Maddy summarySB 244 would establish a new recreational alligator hunting season in Louisiana, separate from existing commercial hunting. It requires hunters to obtain a special alligator hunting license and recreational harvest tags issued by the Louisiana Wildlife Commission, and prohibits hunting outside designated seasons, without proper licenses/tags, or using illegal methods. The bill allows the Commission to set specific seasons, harvest quotas, residency rules, and permitted hunting hours by geographic area. Violations would be classified as a class three violation, with penalties specified in the bill. This directly affects Louisiana residents and visitors seeking to hunt alligators recreationally under new rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Coach Pat Collins, who passed away in February 2026. The document honors his life by briefly outlining his extensive coaching career, which included leading teams to a national championship and serving in various educational and administrative roles. It also acknowledges his personal legacy as a devoted family man and mentor before officially transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to investigate whether paramedics can be authorized to administer buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. The legislation specifically targets the state's emergency medical response system by exploring the feasibility of expanding this treatment option to paramedics. It does not mandate immediate changes but rather requires an official study to determine the practicality and safety of such a program. The bill focuses on policy research rather than implementing new laws or regulations at this stage.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Jerry O. Arledge, a former high school football coach from West Monroe. The resolution formally acknowledges Arledge's contributions to high school athletics, noting his coaching career that included leading West Monroe High School to multiple championships and compiling a 104-22-1 record. It also records his honors from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 2021 and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to his wife, Sally Lytton Arledge.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Louis S. Reine for his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. It recognizes his nearly three decades of service to the labor organization, including his work as legislative assistant, director of political activities, and secretary-treasurer. The resolution highlights his extensive involvement in state boards, commissions, and community organizations, as well as his long history as a union member and family man. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to workers and the state rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new law allowing health insurance plans in Louisiana to credit up to $200 per minor dependent toward their annual deductible for specific physical activity expenses. Eligible costs include fees for youth sports, summer camps focused on exercise, gym memberships, and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The measure applies to most private health plans issued in the state but excludes Medicare supplements, Medicaid managed care plans, and self-funded employer plans. Insurance companies will be required to verify these expenses through documentation like receipts and registration confirmations, while also providing clear instructions to policyholders. The new rules will take effect for policies issued on or after January 1, 2027, with existing plans required to comply by the following January 1.