Sen. Regina Barrow

Maddy summaryHB 319 revises the membership structure of the Louisiana Commission on Civic Education. It specifies appointments from various groups, including the Louisiana Legislators Back to School Program, Project Citizen, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, the League of Women Voters, and civic organizations like the NAACP and Louisiana Press Association. The bill removes previous membership categories and establishes a quorum requirement of ten members, with official actions needing a majority vote of those present. This procedural change affects how the commission is composed but does not alter its civic education mission.

Maddy summaryHB 9 designates Shreveport as Louisiana's "Stuffed Shrimp Capital" through a ceremonial state symbol designation under R.S. 49:170.26. This procedural bill has no regulatory, financial, or operational impact - it simply adds a symbolic title to Louisiana's official state symbols without altering laws or affecting residents, businesses, or government programs. The bill’s sole provision is the formal recognition of Shreveport’s association with stuffed shrimp, a cultural reference without policy consequences. As a commemorative measure, it does not require implementation mechanisms or budget allocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Utility Assistance Coordination Task Force in Louisiana to study how different utility aid programs work together. The task force will include representatives from government agencies, utility companies, and community organizations to review available help for households struggling with energy bills. Its goal is to identify ways to reduce confusion, eliminate duplicate efforts, and ensure vulnerable residents can more easily access the assistance they need. The group will submit its findings and recommendations by March 1, 2027, without making any immediate policy changes itself.

Maddy summarySB 246 requires health insurers and related entities (like pharmacy benefit managers) to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) is used in denying coverage decisions. The bill prohibits AI from discriminating, violating health regulations, or delaying care, and mandates that AI decisions must be based on individual patient medical history - not group data - and include human review for medical necessity claims and prior authorization requests. Insurers must also conduct quarterly AI performance reviews, allow patients to request AI-related documentation, and cannot use AI in subsequent reviews of appeals where AI was the basis for denial.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles to give drivers educational materials about how to use roundabouts when they visit service centers. The request is based on the fact that the state has built many roundabouts, which improve traffic flow and safety, but many drivers are unfamiliar with the specific rules for navigating them. The bill directs the Office of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Transportation to work together to select and distribute existing brochures or guides to customers during their transactions. By providing these resources, the legislation aims to increase public awareness and promote safer driving practices at circular intersections.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that encourages the state of Louisiana to strengthen economic ties and friendship with Taiwan. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change government policy, but rather serves as an official expression of support for the relationship. The text includes minor grammatical corrections and clarifications to the original wording regarding the partnership between Louisiana and the United States. Because it is a House Concurrent Resolution, it has no legal effect and does not require the signature of the governor to take action.

Maddy summaryHB 192 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit foreign adversaries or their agents from expropriating (taking or damaging) private property in Louisiana. It would amend the state constitution to explicitly ban such actions by foreign adversaries, while maintaining existing requirements for just compensation and judicial review of property takings for public purposes. The amendment directly affects property owners by adding a new legal barrier against foreign entities seeking to seize their land or assets. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, it would become part of Louisiana's Constitution, changing the legal standard for property rights. The bill does not create new government powers but restricts private entities acting as foreign adversaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15. It directs the Senate to honor these educators for their dedication and service during Teacher of the Year Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution lists the specific teachers being recognized and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to each of them.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially designates Friday, May 22, 2026, as World Preeclampsia Awareness Day within Louisiana to highlight the dangers of this pregnancy-related condition. It also formally commends Woman's Hospital for its efforts in providing care to pregnant women and reducing preventable deaths and preterm births. The measure does not create new laws or change funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to raise public awareness about maternal health risks.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and commends the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15 in Louisiana. It lists the specific educators receiving the honor and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to each of them. The measure does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly acknowledge the dedication of these teachers at the state capitol.