Sen. Valarie Hodges

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA. It does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect for Kirk's life and work as a political activist and media figure. The resolution acknowledges his contributions to conservative advocacy, campus activism, and youth engagement, and extends sympathy to his surviving family members.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Collin Phillip Sprouse for being named "Student of the Year" at Walker High School in Livingston Parish. The resolution recognizes his academic achievements, leadership roles, volunteer work, and community service as a role model for students in the area. It does not create any new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his accomplishments. The Senate will send a copy of this commendation directly to Collin Sprouse.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends Lana Grace Overton for being selected as the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish. The bill recognizes her academic achievements, leadership roles in school organizations, and extensive volunteer work totaling over 700 hours. It formally acknowledges her high academic performance and plans to study biology at Louisiana State University. The resolution concludes by sending a copy of the commendation directly to Overton.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally commends Brogan Murphy Cormier for being selected as the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year" at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish. The bill recognizes his academic achievements, leadership roles in school clubs, and extracurricular accomplishments, including his acceptance to Louisiana Tech University. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the student and serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the school community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Kaidyn McLean, a student at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish, for being named the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year." The resolution highlights her academic achievements, leadership in the National Beta Club, participation in robotics and music, and her goal of pursuing medical research. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana Senate. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Kaidyn McLean as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 278 requires East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court to live stream all proceedings (including status conferences) online for public viewing, starting January 1, 2027. It mandates that costs for live streaming technology be covered by the Court Modernization and Technology Fund, not by court users. The bill also specifies that custody hearings may only be closed to the public if a judge finds good cause and all parties agree in writing. Minors in custody cases may use initials or pseudonyms during proceedings. This applies directly to East Baton Rouge Family Court operations and the public seeking access to court records.

Maddy summarySB 97 creates the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation (CURENT) Authority to coordinate state efforts across recreation, economic development, navigation, and transportation. The bill requires the legislature to appropriate funds for the authority's operations, making funding a prerequisite for its implementation. This procedural bill establishes a new state entity but does not mandate specific policy changes or directly affect citizens or businesses until funding is approved. The authority would operate under legislative budget decisions, with no current votes or detailed policy provisions beyond the funding requirement.

Maddy summarySB 41 is titled "CHILDREN: Provides relative to child welfare." Based on the provided information, the specific details of the bill's provisions, who it directly affects, and its key mechanisms are not available. The provided text only shows an amendment placeholder, not the full content of the bill.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the substantive provisions or policy details of HB 371. While the bill title references "free exercise of religion" and it has progressed through committee and legislative stages, the bill text, summary, and specific mechanisms are missing from the given information. Without details on what the bill actually changes or who it affects, a factual summary of its policy content cannot be created. Procedural details (like amendments and committee actions) are noted, but not the concrete policy changes required for this summary.

Maddy summaryHB 483 is a technical amendment to existing banking law that updates the definition of "virtual currency" to explicitly include "kiosk" as a method of transaction. The bill makes no new policy changes but clarifies that virtual currency kiosks fall under current banking regulations. This procedural update affects how existing banking rules apply to businesses operating virtual currency kiosks, ensuring they are covered under current oversight. The bill passed committee and moved to third reading with no opposition.