Sen. Regina Barrow

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the Catholic High School baseball team for winning the 2024 LHSAA Division I Select State Championship. It highlights specific achievements, including the team's sixth state title, William Schmidt's Most Valuable Player award, and Coach Brad Bass's leadership in achieving a 38-2 season record. The resolution formally congratulates the players and staff while expressing well wishes for their future success. As a procedural measure, it does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to publicly honor the team's accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that honors District Missionary Verline Brock on her 90th birthday and recognizes her long-term contributions to the church and community. It does not create new laws or change any policies, but rather serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana Senate for her decades of ministry service and leadership. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy be sent to her as a formal acknowledgment of her achievements.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana Senate resolution establishes a temporary task force to review and recommend changes to the rules governing community-based residential settings. The group will consist of representatives from various state agencies, law enforcement organizations, and advocacy groups, and it must submit its final report by March 1, 2025. The task force is charged with examining current laws, proposing new regulations for facilities where people on government assistance live together, and suggesting penalties for owners who exploit or neglect residents. Additionally, the group will develop plans for relocating vulnerable individuals from unsafe or unhealthy living conditions. The task force will operate without pay and will dissolve on July 1, 2025, after completing its review.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary task force to study barriers faced by student mothers in Louisiana's postsecondary institutions and propose ways to increase their educational participation. The group will consist of appointed leaders from the Senate, higher education, workforce development, and children's services agencies, who will meet to gather data on student demographics and existing support resources. By identifying gaps in current programs, the task force aims to develop specific legislative recommendations to help student mothers balance childcare, work, and their studies. The group is required to submit its findings and proposals to the Senate and the Legislative Research Library by March 1, 2025, after which the task force will dissolve.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Commission to study whether it can expand its role to include various economic and industrial development tasks. The proposed new functions would cover activities such as marketing, financial assistance, tax breaks, industrial training, and supporting local businesses to create new products or enter new markets. If the study finds these roles feasible, the commission would also need to create a plan detailing how it could build, maintain, and operate facilities like office buildings, roads, and landing structures to support this expanded mission. The commission is required to submit a report on its findings to state legislative committees and the legislative library by September 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on the occasion of its 90th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of service, scholarship, and community enrichment in the Baton Rouge area since its founding in 1934. The resolution highlights specific achievements, such as establishing new chapters, creating educational programs, and building a facility that houses archival records for Louisiana chapters. The final action of the bill is to send a copy of this commendation directly to the sorority chapter.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors John Keller as he retires from his role as Sergeant at Arms of the Louisiana Senate. The document recognizes his military service in Vietnam, where he received a Purple Heart, and his subsequent community contributions, including coaching football and serving in the state legislature. It formally acknowledges his life achievements and sacrifices without creating any new laws or changing government policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates the month of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month within the state of Louisiana. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the significant contributions of African-American musicians to the state's cultural heritage and the broader American music scene. The document highlights Louisiana's rich musical history, specifically noting its influential role in genres like jazz, blues, and hip-hop, and lists numerous local artists and record labels that have achieved national and global success.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that honors Jim Harper for his service as president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau. It recognizes his twenty-five years of involvement in agricultural leadership, including his recent four-year term as president and his current role chairing the Rapides Parish Soil and Water District. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the industry and directs a copy of the document to be sent to him. No new laws or policies are created by this measure; it serves solely as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Sharon Turcan Gahagan for her long-standing contributions to the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. It honors the dedication of the Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery, which was named in her memory after she served as the school's board chair. The document highlights her leadership in overseeing major campus projects, such as the Center for Performance and Technology and the Living and Learning Commons, while acknowledging her extensive career in education and community service. This legislative action serves as an official recognition of her legacy rather than establishing new laws or policies.