Sen. Greg Miller

Maddy summarySCR 49 is a ceremonial resolution commending Danny Broussard, a St. Thomas More High School basketball coach, on his induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights his 42-season coaching career, 1,162 wins, six state championships, and influence on Louisiana high school sports. As a concurrent resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Louisiana Legislature. This is purely a commendation with no direct effect on individuals, programs, or legislation.

Maddy summarySCR 50 is a ceremonial resolution commending Dale Weiner for his 2025 induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his 47-year high school football coaching career, including 317 wins at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, 18 state championships, and his role mentoring athletes who advanced to college and the NFL. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses legislative appreciation. As a procedural commendation, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any group of people.

Maddy summarySCR 54 is a non-binding legislative resolution commending Glenn Guilbeau for receiving the 2025 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and being inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes his professional achievements, including decades of coverage of SEC sports and multiple awards from sports journalism organizations. This resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Louisiana Legislature.

Maddy summarySCR 34 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Louisiana Legislature to formally commend Peggy Feehan, Executive Director of CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana), for receiving France's Order of Academic Palms. The resolution recognizes her career-long work advancing French language education, preserving Francophone cultural heritage, and fostering international partnerships in Louisiana and globally. Key provisions include the Legislature's official expression of praise for her contributions and the commitment to send a copy of the resolution to Ms. Feehan. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of her achievements in cultural diplomacy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family and friends of Arwin Patrick Bascle upon her passing. It also honors her life, legacy, and contributions to the political fabric of Louisiana.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 81 recognizes Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution formally designates the day to acknowledge Louisiana's renewable energy resources and potential.

Maddy summarySR 50 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution celebrates the contributions and achievements of Louisiana's eight HBCUs.

Maddy summarySB 56 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Louisiana parishes to approve an additional $22,500 homestead property tax exemption (beyond the existing $7,500 exemption), totaling up to $30,000 in tax relief for qualifying homeowners. This exemption requires specific approval by a parish governing authority and mandates that taxing authorities absorb any resulting revenue loss without increasing taxes for other residents. The amendment must be approved by Louisiana voters in the November 2025 election to take effect. It directly affects homeowners in parishes that adopt the additional exemption, with no impact on property reappraisals or millage adjustments.

Maddy summarySB 108 modifies Louisiana civil procedure to limit recoverable medical expenses in personal injury cases. It states claimants can only recover the actual amount paid to medical providers (not the full billed amount) plus their cost-sharing, with a limited exception for the difference. The bill also requires a $4,000 cash deposit for jury trials in cases between $10,000 and $50,000 for injury claims, and prohibits juries from hearing about insurance payments - only the billed amount is disclosed during trials. These changes apply only to lawsuits filed after the bill’s effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state's civil procedure rules to allow legislators and their staff to request time extensions for court proceedings. It achieves this by requiring a specific affidavit signed by the presiding officer or clerk to grant continuances and by clarifying how these requests must be filed. The legislation also updates references to related laws and removes certain procedural language regarding bail conditions and violence. These changes streamline the process for elected officials and their employees to manage their legislative duties alongside legal obligations.