Sen. Mike Reese

Maddy summarySR 103 is a resolution that commends the members of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) for their contributions to the state. It also designates Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as Louisiana Automobile Dealer Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

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 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 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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the existing Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Lake Charles as the state's Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The primary change is adding a new section to the state code to formally recognize this specific location with that official title. The legislation does not alter the physical memorial or its funding, but rather establishes its legal status as the designated memorial for the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public schools in Louisiana to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom by January 1, 2025. The legislation allows schools to use donated funds or donated physical displays to cover the cost, ensuring no money from public school budgets is spent on the items. Additionally, schools must include a historical statement explaining the long tradition of using the Ten Commandments in American education. While the primary focus is on the Ten Commandments, the bill also permits the display of other historical documents like the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for automobile liability insurance. It mandates that most standard auto policies sold in the state must include this coverage unless the policyholder explicitly rejects it or chooses lower limits using a specific form provided by the insurer. The law clarifies that this requirement applies to accidents involving residents of the state and includes special rules for commercial auto policies and school buses, where coverage can be limited to incidents involving the specific vehicle. Additionally, the bill establishes that a properly signed rejection form remains valid for the life of the policy, simplifying the process for renewals or policy changes.