Sen. Franklin Foil

Maddy summarySR 164 is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Steve George following his death. It honors his life as a legislative staffer, LSU graduate, and community member, highlighting his career at the Louisiana State Capitol and personal values. The resolution directs a copy to his daughter, Julia George Moore, as a tribute to his legacy. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy impact, solely recognizing his contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 156) that formally commends Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Michael Guidry for receiving the 2025 David A. Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution recognizes his 27-year judicial service, leadership as the first African American Chief Judge of the First Circuit Court of Appeal, and his lifelong commitment to pro bono legal work benefiting underserved communities. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or government operations - it is purely a symbolic honor. The Senate passed it on June 1, 2025, and transmitted a copy to Justice Guidry.

Maddy summarySR 158 is a resolution directing the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the Louisiana Governmental Claims Act and related laws governing claims against state entities. It requires the Institute to review how claims for injury, property damage, or contract disputes against the state, its subdivisions, or employees are handled under current statutes and procedures. The Institute must submit findings and proposed legislation to the legislature by March 1, 2026, without making any immediate changes to the law. This procedural resolution does not alter existing claims processes but initiates a formal review of relevant statutes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 161) requests Louisiana's Department of Insurance to review whether residents are being incorrectly included in insurance claims data exchanges when they simply ask questions about coverage or report a loss without demanding payment. It addresses concerns that such inquiries - legally not considered "claims" under Louisiana law - are sometimes recorded in industry databases, potentially leading to unfair premium increases or coverage denials. The request aims to ensure the Department verifies that only actual claims (where payment is demanded) are shared, protecting consumers from inaccurate data affecting their insurance. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but asks the Department to conduct a review of current practices.

Maddy summarySB 176 is a procedural bill that corrects minor technical errors in existing Louisiana law related to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. It amends references to court names (e.g., changing "Middle District Court of Louisiana" to "United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana") and standardizes legal citations (e.g., changing "19th" to "Nineteenth" and fixing punctuation). The bill does not create new policies or affect airport operations, funding, or stakeholders - it solely ensures consistency in legal documents. It passed the Senate unanimously (36-0) with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 167 amends Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212 to clarify that public contracts for levee restoration or rehabilitation must follow specific rules. The key change adds a sunset date (December 31, 2028, or June 30, 2036, depending on the provision) for these contract rules, meaning they will automatically expire unless renewed. It directly affects public entities (like parishes or state agencies) that contract for levee work. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate on April 29, 2025, but remains pending in the House. It does not create new levee projects or funding, only modifies existing contract governance.

Maddy summaryHB 383 modifies an existing tax credit for C-corporations that pay local inventory taxes. It postpones the credit's termination from 2028 to 2027 and reduces the credit amount by 50% for tax years starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects C-corporations subject to federal income tax that claim this specific local inventory tax credit. The change creates a temporary reduction in the credit value during the 2026-2027 transition period before the credit fully terminates. The bill is currently pending passage after recent committee amendments.

Maddy summarySB 67 is a procedural bill that requires courts to regularly review succession laws (such as inheritance or office succession rules). It makes a minor grammatical correction to the bill text and changes "may" to "shall" to mandate continuous review. The bill does not create new policies, affect specific groups, or change existing succession procedures. It passed the Senate unanimously with no debate or opposition. This is a technical amendment focused solely on procedural requirements for reviewing existing succession laws.

Maddy summarySB 190 designates specific road segments in certain parishes to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing road descriptions to clarify the designated sections (e.g., changing "overpass to" to "overpass and"). It has no funding requirements or new obligations - it solely provides a commemorative name for existing roadways. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (39-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summarySB 72 authorizes the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to issue bonds for capital projects like building renovations or equipment purchases. The bill requires colleges to provide a 12% match of the total project cost from their own funds, meaning the colleges themselves must cover at least one-eighth of each project's expenses. This directly affects the colleges within the system, as they must contribute financially to qualify for the bond financing. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (37-0) and is now moving to the House for further consideration.