Sen. Eddie Lambert

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends Sharon Turcan Gahagan for her long-standing contributions to the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. It honors the dedication of the Sharon Turcan Gahagan Art Gallery, which was named in her memory after she served as the school's board chair. The document highlights her leadership in overseeing major campus projects, such as the Center for Performance and Technology and the Living and Learning Commons, while acknowledging her extensive career in education and community service. This legislative action serves as an official recognition of her legacy rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 608 proposes the Women's Safety and Protection Act, a legislative measure designed to enhance safety protections for women in Louisiana. The bill includes several amendments that refine legal definitions and procedures, such as clarifying references to correctional facilities and adjusting administrative process terminology. By making these specific textual changes, the legislation aims to update existing civil law frameworks to better address women's safety concerns.

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 authorizes the transfer of a specific 3.42-acre state-owned parcel in Ascension Parish to a company called Priceco, L.C. The state retains ownership of the mineral rights under the land while giving up the surface rights for the property. Officials from the Department of Administration and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections are permitted to sign the necessary agreements and set any conditions for the transfer. The transaction must involve payment based on the property's appraised value, and the law takes effect once the governor signs it or after the legislative session ends without a veto.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution expresses support for Louisiana's offshore wind industry by acknowledging the potential for economic growth and job creation in the state's supply chain. It highlights existing assets, such as manufacturing facilities and maritime expertise, that could help the state compete in this emerging sector. The bill urges state agencies and industry leaders to review a specific assessment report and implement its recommendations to maximize benefits for Louisiana businesses and workers. Ultimately, the resolution serves as a formal recognition of these opportunities rather than a law that changes specific regulations.

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 summarySB 57 amends the law governing the practice of psychology to clarify the scope of services that licensed professionals may provide. The bill specifically updates the definition of psychological services to include diagnosis and treatment for mental, emotional, behavioral, and addiction disorders for individuals, groups, or families. It also adjusts terminology to specify that these services must be delivered by a licensed psychologist with post-graduate training. These changes aim to refine the legal framework for psychologists without altering the fundamental requirements for licensure.

Maddy summarySB 503 is a procedural bill that makes minor text corrections to an existing environmental law regarding air monitoring. The legislation updates the document by changing a specific phrase to standard capitalization and adding the word "federal" to clarify the scope of a funding provision. These changes do not alter the bill's core purpose or create new policies but rather refine the language of the current statute. As a result, the bill directly affects the administrative text of the law without changing how air monitoring is conducted or who is involved.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans to include alternative imaging methods as options alongside standard mammograms. The law applies to all health coverage plans and ensures these non-mammography screening choices are available to policyholders. By mandating the inclusion of these alternatives, the legislation aims to expand the range of diagnostic tools accessible through insurance coverage. The measure was passed by the Senate and is awaiting further action in the House.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows insurance companies to use satellite imagery to inspect properties that already have active insurance policies. The change permits insurers to assess the condition of the property itself rather than just the repairs, potentially using this data to evaluate risk or adjust coverage. It directly affects insurance providers and property owners by expanding the methods available for policy verification. The amendment ensures the language accurately reflects that the inspection applies to the property as a whole.