Sen. J.P. Coussan

Primary SB 121

Signed into law · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

COURTS: Provides for the jurisdictional limits for the city courts located in the 15th judicial district. (8/1/24)

Maddy summarySB 121 updates the jurisdictional limits for city courts within the 15th judicial district by expanding the specific sections of the Civil Procedure Code they can reference. The bill modifies the legal text to include additional subsections, allowing these courts to handle cases under a broader set of existing rules. This change directly affects the scope of authority for judges and clerks in the designated district, enabling them to process certain types of civil matters that were previously excluded. The legislation does not create new laws but rather clarifies which parts of the current Civil Procedure Code apply to these specific courts.

Signed into law May 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SR 82

Introduced · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 8, 2024, as Pickleball Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 8, 2024, as Pickleball Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the sport's growing popularity in the state. The resolution highlights the history of pickleball and notes its recent expansion in Louisiana, particularly in the Lafayette region, where new courts and facilities have been developed. By officially recognizing the date, the bill acknowledges the community's enthusiasm for the game and supports local efforts to promote it as a family-friendly activity.

Introduced May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 108

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the 2024 Festival Acadiens et Creoles in Lafayette on the occasion of the festival's fiftieth anniversary

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.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 20

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

CONGRESS: Provides relative to the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 91

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 8, 2024, as CODOFIL Day at the state capitol

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 34

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the LSU gymnastics team for winning the NCAA national championship.

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 67

Passed · Louisiana House · Co-sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 16, 2024, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state capitol

Passed Apr 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 42

Introduced · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 16, 2024, as Acadiana Red and White Day at the state capitol.

Introduced Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 29

Passed · Louisiana Senate · Co-sponsor

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences on the death of former Louisiana State Senator, Thomas A. "Tom" Greene.

Passed Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 501

In committee · Louisiana Senate · Lead sponsor

WATER MANAGEMENT: Terminates any watershed district located all or part in certain parishes. (gov sig)

In committee Apr 3, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track