Sen. Ed Price

Maddy summarySR 106 is a resolution from the Louisiana Senate that commends and congratulates A. Denise Graves on her retirement. It recognizes her more than forty years of dedicated service to the Ascension Parish School Board, its students, and the community.

Maddy summarySR 79 is a resolution that commends Iberville Parish for its historical legacy, cultural vitality, and economic contributions to Louisiana. It designates May 6, 2025, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and expresses support for future infrastructure investments, such as a new Mississippi River Bridge, in the parish.

Maddy summarySR 74 designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as Louisiana Chemical Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution recognizes the vital role the chemical manufacturing sector plays in the state's economy, innovation, and community development.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 59 commends and recognizes the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) and its 2025 board of directors. The resolution specifically names the individuals serving on the 2025 LSBA board.

Maddy summarySCR 12 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. It also acknowledges the cultural and historic ties between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the national co-chairs of the caucus.

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 summarySSR 1 requests the Senate Committee on Retirement to conduct a study on the reemployment of retired members of the Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL). The study will examine current policies, potential changes, and how to balance retiree options, employer staffing needs, ease of use, and the financial impact on the retirement system. The committee is asked to report its findings before the 2026 Regular Session.

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 summarySB 300 clarifies how health insurance policies must cover pregnancy-related and postpartum care, specifically ensuring these services are treated as preventive benefits under the Affordable Care Act. The bill establishes a specific list of professional certifications for lactation support, including breastfeeding counselors and certified lactation consultants, to define who qualifies as a qualified provider. By updating the definitions of these roles, the legislation aims to standardize the qualifications required for individuals providing breastfeeding counseling and education. This change directly affects insurance plans and healthcare providers by setting clear standards for who can deliver these postpartum services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the requirements for health monitoring for members of the Division of State Police who are exposed to occupational hazards. It removes the mandate for annual examinations and replaces it with a requirement for medical and audiological checks to occur every five years. These changes directly affect the frequency of health screenings provided to state police officers but do not alter the requirement that such screenings take place.