Sen. Gerald Boudreaux

Maddy summarySB 76 authorizes the city of Lafayette's governing authority to name the soccer complex at Moore Park in honor of Deanna G. Bostick, a deceased person. This ceremonial bill does not create new policies or affect residents' rights; it simply permits a formal naming designation for a public facility. The legislation is procedural and non-substantive, requiring no new funding or operational changes. It has passed the Louisiana Senate unanimously (39-0) and is now moving to the House.

Maddy summarySB 140 authorizes the city of Lafayette to name the Heymann Park Complex in honor of living person John "Cush" Leblanc, bypassing standard restrictions that typically require naming public spaces after deceased individuals. This procedural bill changes the city's naming authority under Louisiana law, specifically overriding provisions in R.S. 42:267. It directly affects the city of Lafayette's ability to designate public property and impacts the named individual, John "Cush" Leblanc, who is currently alive. The bill does not alter public policy or funding but adjusts administrative naming procedures.

Maddy summarySB 107 clarifies the specific powers and responsibilities of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA). It amends Section 34:293.2(5) to define exactly what LEDA can do under state law, including its authority to manage local economic development projects. The bill directly affects LEDA’s operations and decision-making within Lafayette. This procedural change ensures LEDA’s functions are clearly outlined without creating new policy or financial obligations.

Maddy summarySB 10 amends Louisiana law to prohibit members of the State Board of Optometry Examiners from holding elected or appointed roles in Louisiana-based optometry professional associations during their board term. The bill directly affects current and future board members by restricting certain external professional affiliations. It includes an exception allowing board members to serve in associations focused on regulatory boards for optometry. The bill passed the Senate unanimously (38-0) on April 23, 2025, and now moves to the House.

Maddy summaryHCR 83 is a ceremonial resolution commending Danielle Baker, executive director of the Acadiana Delegation in the Louisiana Legislature, for receiving the 2025 Legislative Staff Achievement Award from the Leadership Staff Professional Association (LSPA) of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The resolution recognizes her 15+ years of service, professional contributions to legislative staff organizations, and peer-selected award for outstanding public service. It expresses the Louisiana Legislature's gratitude for her "steadfast commitment to excellence" and "strong work ethic." As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to formally honor Ms. Baker's professional achievements.

Maddy summaryHB 37 requires online platforms to exercise a duty of care when entering binding contracts with minors. This means platforms must take reasonable steps to protect minors during these agreements, such as ensuring terms are understandable and avoiding exploitative practices. The bill directly affects companies offering digital services, apps, or content that contract with users under 18. It recently passed a committee with amendments (11-0) and now has an effective date set for June 1, 2026, after a deadline change from March 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 18 authorizes the city of Lafayette's governing authority to name City Park in honor of Ernest Nabers Jr., a deceased individual. The bill directly affects the city's management of its public park by providing a legal mechanism for this specific naming designation. It is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes, simply enabling a commemorative name for an existing public space. The bill passed unanimously in the Louisiana Senate on April 29, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 3 authorizes St. Martin Parish Hospital District No. 2 to name its medical office building at 220 Champagne Boulevard in honor of Burton D. Dupuis, a living individual who has served the parish for over fifty years. The bill specifically allows the district to name the building after Dupuis, bypassing standard naming restrictions under Louisiana law. This is a ceremonial measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the hospital district's naming authority for this specific building. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summarySB 146 amends Louisiana law to expand the Lake Providence Port Commission's authority, specifically allowing it to build and operate rail facilities (including those beyond East Carroll Parish boundaries) to support port access. It authorizes the commission to issue up to $15 million in bonds, secured by port revenues and backed by East Carroll Parish and the state of Louisiana. The bill updates bond procedures, clarifies the commission's power to charge fees for port services, and specifies that bond proceeds must fund port infrastructure. This directly affects the Lake Providence Port Commission, East Carroll Parish, and state finances through new infrastructure development and debt mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 237 allows the city of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish to create local rules for addressing dangerous or dilapidated buildings that threaten public safety. It specifically adds Lafayette Parish to a list of jurisdictions already authorized under Louisiana law to adopt ordinances for securing, removing, or demolishing such structures. The bill does not create new powers but explicitly extends existing authority to Lafayette, directly affecting property owners with unsafe buildings and enabling local governments to take action without state-level intervention. This change streamlines enforcement for local officials handling blighted properties within Lafayette Parish.