Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family and friends of Mayther "Ray" Young, who recently passed away. It honors his life by highlighting his extensive contributions to agriculture, public service, and his community, including his work as a farmer, consultant, and elected official. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements and transmits a copy to his widow, Dorothy Young, as a gesture of respect.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired Louisiana sheriffs who return to full-time work to undo their retirement by paying back all benefits they received since leaving, plus interest. To do this, they must make a single lump-sum payment that covers any DROP or Back-DROP payments, after which their service time is restored as if they never retired. The law also sets a deadline of December 31, 2027, after which these rehiring and refund rules will no longer apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for the Sheriffs' Pension and Relief Fund in Louisiana by removing a specific limit on permanent benefit increases for certain retirees. It directly affects pension recipients whose benefits are based on a record of at least 30 years of service credit. Under the current law, these increases are capped at five percent of the average monthly benefit paid to other service retirees, but this new provision eliminates that ceiling for the specified group. The change allows eligible individuals to receive higher monthly adjustments without being restricted by the standard percentage limit applied to others.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to inform people applying for recreational fishing and hunting licenses about the option to become organ and tissue donors. Under the new rule, applicants will receive information on how to register as donors when they submit their license applications. The legislation aims to increase awareness of organ donation among outdoor enthusiasts by integrating the message into the standard licensing process.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud, which prohibits anyone from knowingly giving an abortion-inducing drug to a pregnant woman without her knowledge or consent. It also amends existing laws to explicitly classify attempted abortions as a crime and adds the specific act of using drugs to cause an abortion to the state's list of racketeering activities. Under the new provisions, offenders face prison sentences ranging from five to twenty years and fines between ten thousand and one hundred thousand dollars, depending on the gestational age of the pregnancy and the risk to the woman's health. The law applies to any person who engages in these actions, not just medical professionals, and ensures that a conviction under this bill does not prevent further prosecution for more serious offenses like murder if the woman is harmed or killed.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Louisiana Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative, a state program designed to support pregnant women and newborns. It requires the relevant state department to create specific rules that ensure the program is clinically effective, financially stable, and held to high performance standards. The legislation also mandates that the department report its annual progress to the legislature, including details on oversight and penalties for failing to meet program goals.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes law enforcement to impound vehicles involved in drag races or other specific illegal activities for up to thirty days at the owner's expense. The primary purpose of this seizure is to allow police to gather evidence related to the crime. This change extends the previous impound period from fourteen days to thirty days, giving officers more time to investigate the incident. The vehicle owner remains responsible for all costs associated with holding the car during this period.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana election laws to allow state senators and representatives who are nominated for President or Vice President to also run for their current state office in the same election. Currently, state officials must choose between their federal campaign and their state seat, but this change permits them to hold both positions if they win. The law specifically applies only to members of the U.S. Congress who are seeking the highest federal offices, leaving other dual candidacy rules unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum prison sentences for people who commit aggravated flight from a law enforcement officer in Louisiana. Under the new rules, a standard conviction could result in up to ten years in prison and a fine of $2,000, while cases causing serious bodily injury could lead to up to fifteen years in prison and the same fine. The changes directly affect individuals charged with fleeing police and the law enforcement officers they endanger. By raising the potential penalties, the legislation aims to impose stricter consequences for this specific type of criminal behavior.

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana bill creates a new criminal offense specifically for election fraud and forgery, directly affecting voters, election officials, and anyone involved in the registration or conduct of elections. It prohibits actions such as voting multiple times, casting ballots under false pretenses, registering or voting in another person's name, forging election documents, and possessing official ballots or registration certificates without authorization. The law establishes penalties ranging from fines up to $2,000 and up to two years in prison for a first offense, with harsher penalties of fines up to $5,000 and up to five years in hard labor for repeat offenses.