Sen. Blake Miguez

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 legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Ron Higgins for receiving the 2024 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and for his induction into the 2024 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The document highlights Higgins' six-decade career as a sports writer, noting his numerous awards and extensive coverage of major sporting events across the country. It serves as an official recognition of his contributions to sports media rather than enacting new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The measure aims to raise awareness about ARDS, a serious condition that affects thousands of Americans annually and can be caused by factors such as sepsis, trauma, and COVID-19. By officially recognizing this date, the bill highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment while acknowledging the support provided by the Andrew Tod Thompson Memorial Foundation. This action serves a commemorative purpose rather than altering laws or funding programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Ray Sibille for his induction into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes his thirty-five-year career as a horse jockey, highlighting his record of over 4,200 wins and his receipt of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals with a valid concealed carry permit to legally carry a handgun inside restaurants that serve alcohol in Louisiana. Currently, carrying a firearm in such establishments is generally prohibited, but this legislation creates a specific exception for licensed permit holders. The change directly affects restaurant owners, patrons, and law-abiding citizens who hold concealed carry permits, removing the previous ban on firearms in these specific venues. By amending state law, the bill clarifies that the rules against carrying weapons do not apply to permitted individuals in Class A restaurant settings.

Maddy summarySB 152 amends the existing law that allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The specific change updates the text on page 2, line 4, by replacing the word "Paragraph" with "Subparagraph." This adjustment is a minor technical correction to the bill's language rather than a new policy provision. The measure has already been passed by the Senate and is moving to the House for further consideration.

Maddy summarySB 233 allows qualified current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms. The bill also mandates that courts charge the individuals being sued with all associated court costs and attorney fees if they violate the law regarding these officers carrying weapons. These fees are specifically designated to be paid to the Department of Justice. The legislation applies to legal actions brought against subjects who fail to comply with the provisions concerning armed law enforcement personnel.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette for celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. The measure highlights the festival's role in preserving Cajun and Creole culture through music, crafts, and food, noting its origins in the 1970s following a period of cultural suppression. By recognizing the event's milestone, the resolution acknowledges the festival's success in revitalizing French language traditions and fostering community pride in South Louisiana.