Sen. Regina Barrow

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests the Senate Committee on Finance to study the unpaid court costs accumulated by the state and political subdivisions in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. The bill highlights that the state currently does not pay filing fees for these cases, resulting in over $7 million in outstanding debt to the court. Its primary mechanism is to authorize a formal review to determine the total expenses incurred and identify a dedicated funding source to cover them. This action aims to address the financial burden on the court before the 2025 legislative session begins.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the Glen Oaks High School track team for winning their first Louisiana High School Athletic Association state championship in both indoor and outdoor track and field. It formally congratulates the athletes and coaches for their achievements, which included securing multiple top placements and accumulating eighty points at the state competition. The resolution also directs copies of the document to the team's head coaches as a gesture of appreciation for their performance and sportsmanship.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the criminal penalties for individuals who unlawfully disrupt the operation of a school. It directly affects people charged with interfering with school activities by raising the maximum jail time to six months and increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 for lesser offenses. For more serious disruptions, the bill mandates a prison sentence of at least one year and up to five years, which may include hard labor, in addition to potential fines. These changes apply to anyone convicted of violating the existing laws against school disruption.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution from Louisiana formally commends Dr. Raquel Peat on her promotion to Rear Admiral and Assistant Surgeon General in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. The document highlights her extensive career in regulating medical devices and tobacco products, as well as her participation in various disaster response efforts. It notes her historic achievements as the first female Flag Officer in the Health Service category and the first Jamaican-American to hold such a rank. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgment of her contributions to public health and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777, and officially recognizes the week of June 9 through 15, 2024, as National Flag Week in Louisiana. The measure does not change laws or require specific actions from citizens or government officials but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the holiday's significance within the state. By passing this resolution, the Louisiana Senate honors the historical legacy of the flag and aligns the state with the federal observance during that specific week.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children to study whether parents should be granted equal custody time with their children. The study would examine how to implement shared parenting arrangements while addressing concerns about parental harassment and referencing an existing program designed to help children reunify with alienated parents. To gather information, the committee is required to hear testimony from various state agencies and advocacy groups representing both parents and children. The committee must submit its findings and recommendations to the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate president by March 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution creates a temporary Task Force on Child Sexual Abuse Investigation Processes to examine how child sexual abuse cases are handled in Louisiana. The group will review current methods used by law enforcement and social services, identify problems in the system, and suggest ways to improve investigations and support for victims. Members include representatives from various agencies, as well as survivors and parents, who will meet to study the issue and submit their findings by February 28, 2025. The task force is unpaid and will dissolve once it completes its report or reaches the deadline, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution creates a temporary task force to review and improve how Louisiana regulates community-based residential settings, such as group homes and shared living arrangements. The group, which must finish its work by July 2025, includes representatives from health agencies, law enforcement, housing organizations, and advocacy groups for vulnerable individuals. Its main job is to examine current laws and suggest new rules to prevent exploitation, ensure safety, and establish penalties for property owners who operate unsafe facilities. The task force will also look at how to help residents move out of unhealthy environments and will submit its findings and recommendations to the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specialty license plate in Louisiana featuring the text "LSU Baseball National Champions." The legislation directs the Department of Public Safety to design and sell these plates, which will be available to any vehicle owner in the state. By adding this new option to the list of approved specialty plates, the bill allows drivers to display their support for the LSU baseball team on their vehicles. The text of the law is updated to include this specific plate design within the existing regulations governing vehicle license plates.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to examine ways to improve voter participation and reduce election costs. The group will study specific mechanisms that could support and encourage more people to vote. Although the text includes a minor amendment changing a date from 2025 to 2024, the primary purpose is to create this study committee. The legislation directly involves state officials who will form and lead the task force.