Sen. Brach Myers

Maddy summaryThis Louisiana Senate resolution asks the U.S. Congress to provide timely and complete funding for the military that matches the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill specifically targets military personnel and their families in Louisiana, aiming to reduce budget uncertainty that can delay construction, training, and essential services like housing and healthcare. It also requests that the federal government prioritize support for quality of life issues, including compensation and expanded access to fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization. By sending this request to federal lawmakers, the state legislature seeks to ensure stable resources for defense operations and the well-being of service members.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family and friends of Allyce Trapp Alexander, who passed away in September 2025. The document honors her life, career as a government relations advisor, and her service to the state through a series of statements detailing her personal history and achievements. No new laws or policies are created; the resolution serves solely as a formal tribute to be sent to her husband and parents.

Maddy summaryHB 148 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 5 in Logansport (between US Highway 84 and LA Highway 3015 in DeSoto Parish) as the "Eugene Washington Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage for this designation, but only if local or private funds cover the department's costs (up to $750 per sign). This is a procedural bill focused solely on naming a highway segment and implementing signage, with no broader policy changes. It directly affects the local community in Logansport through the highway naming and signage.

Maddy summarySB 244 would establish a new recreational alligator hunting season in Louisiana, separate from existing commercial hunting. It requires hunters to obtain a special alligator hunting license and recreational harvest tags issued by the Louisiana Wildlife Commission, and prohibits hunting outside designated seasons, without proper licenses/tags, or using illegal methods. The bill allows the Commission to set specific seasons, harvest quotas, residency rules, and permitted hunting hours by geographic area. Violations would be classified as a class three violation, with penalties specified in the bill. This directly affects Louisiana residents and visitors seeking to hunt alligators recreationally under new rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Coach Pat Collins, who passed away in February 2026. The document honors his life by briefly outlining his extensive coaching career, which included leading teams to a national championship and serving in various educational and administrative roles. It also acknowledges his personal legacy as a devoted family man and mentor before officially transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association Day at the state capitol. It directly affects the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association by formally recognizing their work and calling on the public to celebrate their contributions. The resolution highlights the importance of occupational therapists in improving community health and quality of life but does not change any laws or policies. The measure is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a legislative action with enforceable requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Louisiana Department of Health to raise the monthly Medicaid reimbursement rate for breast pumps and related supplies from $80 to at least $140. The change is intended to encourage more providers to participate in the program and ensure that mothers have better access to quality equipment, particularly those who work or face logistical challenges. By aligning the rate with the national average seen in other states, the resolution aims to support breastfeeding and potentially improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The Department of Health is urged to implement this increase through standard administrative processes while remaining compliant with federal Medicaid rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences to the family of Jerry O. Arledge, a former high school football coach from West Monroe. The resolution formally acknowledges Arledge's contributions to high school athletics, noting his coaching career that included leading West Monroe High School to multiple championships and compiling a 104-22-1 record. It also records his honors from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in 2021 and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to his wife, Sally Lytton Arledge.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Louis S. Reine for his retirement as president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. It recognizes his nearly three decades of service to the labor organization, including his work as legislative assistant, director of political activities, and secretary-treasurer. The resolution highlights his extensive involvement in state boards, commissions, and community organizations, as well as his long history as a union member and family man. This document serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to workers and the state rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new licensing standards for hospitals in Louisiana that provide emergency services, requiring them to meet specific bed count and compliance criteria starting in 2027. Under the proposed rules, hospitals must maintain at least thirty inpatient beds and fifteen emergency department beds while fully adhering to federal emergency care laws. The legislation includes several exemptions, allowing off-site campuses, critical access hospitals, rural facilities, certain physician-owned hospitals, and government-operated hospitals to avoid these requirements. By setting these minimum standards, the bill aims to ensure a baseline level of emergency care capacity across the state's hospital system.