Maddy summarySenate Resolution 102 designates Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Southwest Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution acknowledges the region's contributions to the state's economy and energy development.
Maddy summarySB 200 proposes to implement new restrictions concerning international intercollegiate athletes attending colleges and universities. The bill specifically targets their compensation, outlining new limits or rules on how they can be paid. Additionally, it addresses their broader rights and the athletic scholarships they are awarded, directly affecting international student-athletes competing at these institutions.
Maddy summarySCR 12 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. It also acknowledges the cultural and historic ties between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the national co-chairs of the caucus.
Maddy summarySB 45 exempts certain veterans and their spouses from paying sales and use taxes on motor vehicle purchases. It also provides an exemption for these individuals from the vehicle registration and license tax. An amendment clarifies that this tax exemption extends to military honor personalized or special prestige license plates. These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySR 50 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution celebrates the contributions and achievements of Louisiana's eight HBCUs.
Maddy summarySCR 10 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the sincere condolences of the Louisiana Legislature on the passing of Daniel Michael "Mike" Danahay Jr. It also recognizes his lifetime of service, faith, and dedication to his family, community, and country.
Maddy summarySR 26 is a resolution that commends the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities for its contributions to education and culture in the state. It also celebrates the 2025 Bright Lights Awards Honorees, recognizing individuals and organizations for their significant impact on Louisiana's cultural, educational, and historical landscape.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 38 designates April 23, 2025, as McNeese State University Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution also commends McNeese State University for its recent successes and contributions to the state.
Maddy summarySB 197 requires that celebrity endorsements in Louisiana elections clearly disclose who paid for the endorsement and whether it was authorized by a candidate or their committee. It defines a "celebrity" as a widely recognized public figure and mandates that any endorsement communication must state: (1) if paid by the candidate's committee, (2) if paid by another party but authorized by the candidate, or (3) if not authorized, including the payer's contact details. Candidates must report these expenditures in campaign finance filings, specifying the celebrity's name, payment date, amount, and nature of the endorsement. This bill directly affects political candidates, their committees, and celebrities who provide paid election endorsements.
Maddy summarySB 188 requires all event tickets (for sports, concerts, etc.) in Louisiana to display the base price on the ticket face, excluding fees. It prohibits reselling tickets above this printed price and bans selling tickets before the seller possesses them ("speculative tickets"). Secondary ticket platforms must guarantee refunds for cancellations, denied entry (unless due to the buyer), or delivery failures, and can charge no more than 10% in fees. The law applies to most ticket buyers and resellers, with limited exceptions for university sports tickets allocated to Louisiana legislators.
