Sen. Jeremy Stine

Maddy summarySB 160 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 171 in Florien, Louisiana (from the northern to southern village limits in Sabine Parish) as "Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation, with a maximum cost of $750 per sign. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes affecting residents, businesses, or state funding beyond the signage costs. The bill has been prefaced and referred to the Transportation Committee but has not yet advanced further.

Maddy summarySB 159 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 17 in Franklin Parish (from Lawson Road to Highway 4) as the "Deputy Roy Gonzales Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install signs for this designation only if local or private funds cover the costs (up to $750 per sign) for materials and installation. This is a ceremonial memorial bill with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or regulations; it solely honors Deputy Roy Gonzales through highway naming.

Maddy summaryHB 428 creates a specialty license plate titled "Louisiana State University Baseball National Champions 2025" for Louisiana vehicle owners. It requires a minimum of 1,000 applicants before issuance, with a $25 annual fee per plate. The fee structure allocates $24 to LSU for academic or financial need-based scholarships (after deducting $1 for administrative costs), while applicants consent to share their name, address, and birth date with LSU via the application process. This procedural bill, pending enactment, directly affects Louisiana residents who apply for the plate and benefits LSU's scholarship programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the entire length of Interstate 49 in Louisiana (from its intersection with I-10 in Lafayette Parish northward) as the "Senator J. Bennett Johnston Jr. Memorial Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this designation only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation, up to $2,250 per sign. The bill directly affects the highway corridor and its signage, with no financial burden on the state. It is a procedural naming measure with no substantive policy changes beyond the highway designation and signage cost rules.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 112 formally commends Chennault International Airport in Louisiana on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the airport's role as a national aviation hub that supports job creation, economic growth, and military training operations. It highlights the facility's contributions to workforce development and its evolution from a Strategic Air Command base into a center for maintenance and innovation. This measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the airport's achievements and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Monday, May 11, 2026, as Louisiana Arts Day to honor the state's cultural heritage and creative community. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal recognition of the arts' economic and social importance. The resolution highlights how artists contribute to tourism, job creation, and the preservation of Louisiana's unique traditions. By acknowledging these contributions, the measure aims to celebrate the individuals and organizations that sustain the state's vibrant cultural sector.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that commends Sylvia Fowles for her induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It directly affects Fowles by officially recognizing her distinguished career in women's basketball, which includes multiple Olympic gold medals and WNBA championships. The resolution highlights her specific achievements, such as her time at LSU and her professional records, to justify the honor. Ultimately, the document serves to transmit a copy of this commendation to Fowles as a gesture of appreciation for her contributions to the sport.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends and congratulates John James Marshall on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes Marshall's five-decade career in sports media, highlighting his achievements as a journalist, broadcaster, and educator in Louisiana. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves to publicly acknowledge his contributions to the state's sports community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that formally congratulates former NFL player Joe Horn on his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It highlights his distinguished career with the New Orleans Saints, where he set numerous franchise records for receptions and touchdowns, and notes his legacy as a father to current NFL player Jaycee Horn. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds; it simply recognizes Horn's athletic achievements and directs a copy of the document to be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a formal resolution that commends and congratulates Gil LeBreton for receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism and for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The document highlights his extensive career achievements, including decades of reporting on major sporting events and receiving numerous awards for his work in journalism. It serves as an official recognition of his contributions to sports media rather than establishing new laws or policies.