Maddy summarySCR 7 is a concurrent resolution that recognizes and commends the bicentennial anniversary of the Louisiana Civil Code of 1825. It honors the Code's enduring legacy as the foundation of Louisiana's legal system and its role in shaping the state's legal heritage.
Maddy summarySR 39 designates Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Louisiana State University Day at the Legislature. It also commends LSU for its contributions to the state of Louisiana.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 16 expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the family and friends of Mary Sunshine Hebert McCowan on the occasion of her passing. A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to her family.
Maddy summarySR 13 is a procedural resolution that expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the family and friends of Dorothy McGehee Miller upon her passing. It acknowledges her life and contributions, particularly as a nurse and educator in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 14 expresses the sincere condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the family and friends of Joan Hatcher McCaskill following her passing. A copy of this resolution will be transmitted to her family.
Maddy summarySR 15 is a resolution by the Louisiana Senate that expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marguerite Gay May Town upon her passing. It acknowledges her life dedicated to faith, family, and community service, including her role in co-founding the St. Elizabeth Foundation, a nonprofit adoption agency.
Maddy summarySB 13 increases Louisiana's individual income tax exemption for deposits into the START K12 Program education savings accounts. For tax years beginning in 2026, it raises the annual exemption to $2,400 per beneficiary for single filers and $4,800 for joint filers - doubling the current limits. Unused exemption amounts roll over to future years, allowing taxpayers to carry forward unused portions. This bill directly affects Louisiana residents who contribute to START K12 accounts for K-12 education expenses, effective for tax years starting January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill does not create new tax laws or change tax rates; instead, it serves as a procedural amendment to clarify how different pieces of legislation interact with each other. Specifically, it establishes rules stating that if any part of this act conflicts with provisions from House Bill No. 10 or House Bill No. 2, the conflicting parts from those earlier bills will take precedence. The text also includes minor administrative changes to renumber specific sections within the document to maintain an accurate sequence. Ultimately, the bill functions as a technical fix to ensure consistency between related tax measures passed during the same legislative session.
