Sen. Heather Cloud

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 2 is a technical amendment to existing public water system regulations, correcting wording in legal references (changing terms like "Subparagraph (a)" to "Paragraph (1)" and "Section 3" to "Section 2"). It does not create new requirements or affect water system operators directly; it only updates the phrasing of current law. The bill passed the Senate on April 30, 2025, with 24 votes in favor and 10 against, and is now pending in the House. As a procedural correction, it has no substantive policy impact.

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 6 designates Monday, April 21, 2025, as Light of Justice and Resilience Day in Louisiana. This day is intended for statewide reflection and support for survivors of religious clergy sexual abuse, honoring their resilience, pursuit of justice, and healing.

Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 13 is a procedural amendment to an appropriations bill that does not create new spending or change policy. It makes minor wording adjustments to clarify references to the State General Fund and adds the word "care" to a specific line item regarding medical costs. These changes are technical edits intended to ensure the bill's language is precise rather than to alter how money is distributed. The bill directly affects the legislative text of the larger appropriations package but has no independent impact on government operations or citizens.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the rules for transferring juveniles to adult criminal court. It specifically targets individuals under the age of seventeen, allowing them to be prosecuted as adults for certain serious crimes defined by the state legislature. The text changes the language to ensure that only crimes explicitly specified by legislative act, rather than general offenses, are eligible for this transfer process. By making these adjustments, the measure aims to refine the legal framework governing how young offenders are handled in the justice system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new economic development district specifically for the Shreveport I-20 area to support local growth. It establishes a formal structure to coordinate business and community efforts within that geographic boundary. The legislation does not allocate specific funding or mandate particular programs but sets up the administrative framework for future initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws regarding pharmaceutical reimbursements to apply only to contracted pharmacists or pharmacies that do not own more than five shares or a five percent interest in a pharmaceutical wholesale group purchasing organization or vendor. The key provision restricts the scope of the reimbursement rules to ensure they target independent pharmacies rather than those with significant ownership stakes in drug supply chains. By adding this specific limitation, the legislation clarifies which entities must comply with the current reimbursement requirements without changing the underlying financial mechanisms.