Sen. Ed Price

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the St. Amant High School softball team for winning the 2024 Class 5A state championship. It highlights the team's third consecutive title and specifically honors key players and coaches for their performance and sportsmanship during the season. The resolution directs a copy of the document to the school principal to officially record the Legislature's praise for the athletes' achievements.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends the Lutcher High School baseball team for winning the 2024 Division II Non-Select state championship. The document highlights the team's season performance, including their record and the specific achievements of standout player Quinn Smith and the coaching staff. It recognizes the victory as the program's second state title in three years and notes that the team now holds six total state championships.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the Louisiana Senate's condolences for the passing of former State Senator James David Cain. It acknowledges his long career in public service, which included serving in the state House and Senate and holding various committee leadership roles. The document highlights his legislative achievements, such as introducing the first hazardous waste regulation bill, and honors his personal legacy as a coach, educator, and community leader. Ultimately, the resolution formally extends sympathy to Cain's family and friends while recognizing his contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for moving retirement service credit between different public pension systems in Louisiana. It requires that when a worker transfers, the receiving system gets the smaller of the actual money contributed or a calculated amount based on employee contributions, employer contributions, and interest. The law specifically defines how to calculate employer contributions for certain systems to ensure the transfer amount is accurate. These changes take effect on June 30, 2024, and directly impact public employees who move between covered retirement plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows members of the Louisiana Assessors' Retirement Fund who leave their jobs early to keep their contributions in the fund and retire later. Specifically, employees with at least twelve years of service can wait until age fifty-five to retire, while those with thirty or more years can wait until age fifty. The law applies to anyone who stops working as an assessor or employee before reaching their normal retirement age but has enough service credits to qualify for deferred benefits. Once the member reaches the specified age, they become eligible for a regular retirement benefit from the fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Daniel Cormier for his induction into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes Cormier's extensive achievements as a wrestler and mixed martial artist, highlighting his career from high school success in Lafayette to becoming a historic figure in the UFC. The resolution serves as an official statement of appreciation from the Louisiana Legislature and directs a copy of the document to be sent to Cormier.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Frank Monica for his induction into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It highlights Monica's extensive coaching career, which includes over five decades of leadership at various high schools and a significant role at Tulane University, resulting in numerous state championships and a historic win record. The resolution also designates the football field at St. Charles Catholic High School as "Frank Monica Field" to honor his legacy. The measure directly affects the state legislature and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame by officially recognizing Monica's contributions to Louisiana sports.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends Perry Clark for his induction into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The measure recognizes Clark's distinguished career as a collegiate basketball coach, highlighting his achievements at Tulane, Miami, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, including three NCAA Tournament appearances and over 300 career wins. It also notes his accolades, such as being named National Coach of the Year in 1992, and acknowledges his mentorship of numerous players. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to Clark to honor his contributions to the sport.