Sen. Beth Mizell

Maddy summarySB 82 would require Louisiana public schools to operate a mandatory five-day school week, affecting all public school districts in the state. Exceptions allow districts with an "A" performance rating from the state education department or those already using a four-day week by December 31, 2025, to continue their current schedule. The bill does not change the required school year length but specifies the minimum weekly schedule. This legislation is pending and would take effect after the governor signs it or if the legislature overrides a veto.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors to rename the LSU Gymnastics Training Center in honor of legendary coach Sara "D-D" Breaux. The bill highlights her four-decade career, during which she transformed the program from a struggling unit into a national powerhouse and built a world-class facility. By formally requesting this name change, the legislature aims to create a permanent tribute to her leadership and legacy within the university community.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the state's travel industry. The resolution acknowledges the economic importance of tourism, noting that it supports over 225,000 jobs and generated billions in spending in 2025. It expresses appreciation for the work of the Louisiana travel community and directs a copy of the resolution to the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules to update regulations for managing Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations. It establishes specific management zones around infected areas, prohibiting supplemental feeding and baiting in the inner zone while allowing it under strict conditions in the outer buffer zone. The legislation also defines clear procedures for creating, modifying, or removing these zones based on surveillance results and requires the use of identifiable boundaries like roads and waterways.

Maddy summarySB 404 is a technical amendment bill that makes minor corrections to the text of an existing eye care law. The bill does not introduce new policies or programs but instead fixes specific wording errors in the statute to ensure legal clarity. These changes include correcting pronoun references, removing incomplete sentences, and updating terminology from "agreeance" to "agreement." The legislation directly affects eye care providers by refining the language of regulations they must follow, though it does not alter their obligations or rights.

Maddy summarySB 32 establishes the Perinatal Bereavement Care Initiative within Louisiana's Department of Health to improve support for families experiencing pregnancy loss or infant death. The bill requires hospitals providing maternity care to receive staff training on supporting grieving parents, access to bereavement resources (like counseling referrals), and perinatal bereavement devices. It prioritizes hospitals serving high-risk patients, delivering many babies, or lacking current bereavement resources. The initiative can fund these services using voluntary monies, including federal grants and donations, without imposing new taxes.

Maddy summarySB 93 establishes minimum bail amounts for two specific offenses under Louisiana law: $50,000 for possession of child sexual abuse materials (R.S. 14:81.1) and $100,000 for production of such materials. This bill directly affects defendants charged with these offenses and Louisiana district courts, which must set bail at or above these minimums. The key provision requires courts using a bail schedule to enforce these fixed minimums, though judges may adjust bail higher for "good cause" under limited circumstances, such as rearrest on new charges.

Maddy summarySB 79 re-creates Louisiana Economic Development (LED) effective June 30, 2026, and sets its termination date for July 1, 2030. The bill specifies that LED and all statutory entities under it must cease operations by July 1, 2030, ending all legislative authority for their existence. This replaces prior sunset provisions and ensures LED’s operations are limited to a defined timeframe without extending beyond 2030.

Maddy summarySB 92 requires Louisiana district attorney offices to submit information about sexual assault collection kits to a statewide tracking system by July 1, 2024. This mandate applies to all relevant entities, including law enforcement and healthcare providers handling these kits, to ensure consistent tracking of evidence. The law also requires the state police to report on implementation progress, including phased rollout plans, to legislative committees and the governor by January 1, 2024. The system aims to improve transparency and coordination in handling sexual assault cases, with the bill taking effect August 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 260 requires youth sports volunteers (like coaches, trainers, and officials) in Louisiana to complete safety training before participating in athletic activities. This training must either be a league-approved safety program or a state-approved "injury mitigation course" covering concussion safety, heat injuries, cardiac risks, and emergency response. Volunteers with current CPR certification may be exempt from the training requirement. The bill aims to limit liability for these volunteers when they follow the safety protocols, directly affecting those organizing or leading youth sports teams across Louisiana.