Sen. Valarie Hodges

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SCR 57) passed by the Louisiana State Legislature to express condolences for Steven J. Miguez, a businessman and community member from Iberia Parish, following his death on February 24, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life of service, including founding businesses like Iberia Crew Boat & Marine Service and Miguez Fuel, his competitive shooting achievements, and his family. It has no policy provisions or direct effect on laws or constituents - it solely offers legislative condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate (34-0) and passed through the House without amendments.

Maddy summarySCR 42 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Melvin Lee "Kip" Holden, a former state legislator, mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish, and trailblazing public servant who passed away on May 14, 2025. It honors his career, including his service in the Louisiana House and Senate, his tenure as East Baton Rouge Parish's first African American mayor-president, and his work on initiatives like downtown revitalization and HIV/AIDS awareness. The resolution does not enact any policy changes or affect specific groups; it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect. It passed unanimously (33-0) in the Senate and was adopted without amendments by the House.

Maddy summaryLouisiana's SCR 14 is a resolution urging Congress to reform the H-2A visa program's wage rules. It directly affects Louisiana farmers who rely on temporary agricultural workers, as current rules require them to pay higher wages based on non-farm wage data, increasing costs significantly. The bill requests Congress rescind the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) system and instead mandate that all H-2A wage calculations use only the Farm Labor Survey data, which reflects actual agricultural wages. This change would align wage requirements with the specific needs of farm labor, reducing financial strain on growers who spend nearly 40% of cash expenses on labor. The resolution aims to make H-2A workers more affordable and accessible for Louisiana's agricultural workforce.

Maddy summaryHCR 24 creates a special legislative committee to study the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and its operations. The bill specifically directs the committee to examine LHSAA's structure and impact on all Louisiana high schools, including public, private, and parochial institutions, as amended throughout the text. This is a procedural resolution (not a law) that establishes a fact-finding body, with no immediate policy changes or direct effects on schools. The committee's work will inform future legislative decisions but does not alter current athletic association rules or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 112) is a symbolic gesture that commends Israeli official Yossi Dagan, governor of Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council, and declares May 14, 2025, as "International Declaration Day" in Louisiana to commemorate Israel's 1948 Declaration of Independence. It has no binding effect on government operations or policy changes - it solely encourages Louisianans to observe the date at 6:11 p.m. on that day. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any government agency or citizen.

Maddy summarySB 226 establishes new regulations concerning property transactions. The bill prohibits "foreign adversaries" and "prohibited foreign actors" from participating in specific property-related contracts. Its core mechanism is to prevent these identified entities from being involved in certain real estate or other property dealings. Recent amendments have focused on clarifying the exact definitions of "foreign actor" and "prohibited foreign actor" within the bill's text.

Maddy summarySR 64 is a resolution that commends the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) for its efforts to end sexual violence. It also designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as Denim Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to raise awareness about sexual assault and support survivors.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 55 commends the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women (LFRW) for their work as a volunteer political organization. This resolution designates April 30, 2025, as Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Maddy summarySCR 12 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. It also acknowledges the cultural and historic ties between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the national co-chairs of the caucus.

Maddy summarySR 50 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution celebrates the contributions and achievements of Louisiana's eight HBCUs.