Sen. Alan Seabaugh

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends Mike McConathy for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The bill recognizes his four-decade career as a basketball player, coach, and educator, highlighting his achievements at Louisiana Tech, Bossier Parish Community College, and Northwestern State University. It notes his status as the winningest college basketball coach in Louisiana history and his commitment to student-athlete success. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to McConathy as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport.

Maddy summaryThis bill, SB 409, aims to protect employees who donate organs by preventing employers from discriminating against them or retaliating after the donation. It directly affects workers who become living organ donors and their employers. The legislation establishes specific protections to ensure these employees do not face adverse employment actions related to their donation. By amending the bill text, it clarifies the structure of these protections within the existing labor framework. The measure focuses on creating a clear legal safeguard for organ donors in the workplace without predicting specific outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 1137, amends Louisiana's employment discrimination laws to protect employees from being fired or retaliated against for the misuse of pronouns. It directly affects employers and employees by prohibiting termination or other retaliatory actions when an employee is misgendered or has their pronouns used incorrectly. The key provision adds a specific prohibition to the state's existing employment discrimination statute, making it illegal for employers to take adverse employment actions based on pronoun misuse. This change expands the scope of protected employment conduct under current Louisiana law.

Maddy summaryHB 354 renames the Magnolia Bridge (on Louisiana Highway 64 over the Amite River between East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes) as the "Caleb Easterling Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Department of Transportation to install signage reflecting this name, with costs covered by local or private funds not exceeding $750 per sign. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or services.

Maddy summaryHB 9 designates Shreveport as Louisiana's "Stuffed Shrimp Capital" through a ceremonial state symbol designation under R.S. 49:170.26. This procedural bill has no regulatory, financial, or operational impact - it simply adds a symbolic title to Louisiana's official state symbols without altering laws or affecting residents, businesses, or government programs. The bill’s sole provision is the formal recognition of Shreveport’s association with stuffed shrimp, a cultural reference without policy consequences. As a commemorative measure, it does not require implementation mechanisms or budget allocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Dewain Strother for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It directly affects Strother by having the state legislature acknowledge his nearly five-decade career as a teacher, coach, and educational leader in Sabine Parish. The resolution highlights his achievements, including founding the girls' basketball program at Florien High School and compiling over 1,200 wins, but does not create new laws or change any policies. The only concrete action required is for the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to Strother as a record of the honor.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to study the D.R.I.V.E. Initiative for improving Interstate 12 and its interchange with Interstate 55. The bill specifically requests an evaluation of shoulder improvements, merging lane safety, and the potential removal of ramp metering devices and surveillance cameras to reduce congestion. It directs the department to create a comprehensive, shovel-ready plan and submit quarterly updates to local legislators, with a final report due by August 1, 2027.

Maddy summarySB 161 repeals Louisiana's R.S. 42:31, which previously required certain unclassified state employees to have a registered motor vehicle or valid driver's license as part of their employment eligibility. This change removes that specific requirement for the affected employees. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Maddy summaryHB 192 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit foreign adversaries or their agents from expropriating (taking or damaging) private property in Louisiana. It would amend the state constitution to explicitly ban such actions by foreign adversaries, while maintaining existing requirements for just compensation and judicial review of property takings for public purposes. The amendment directly affects property owners by adding a new legal barrier against foreign entities seeking to seize their land or assets. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election, it would become part of Louisiana's Constitution, changing the legal standard for property rights. The bill does not create new government powers but restricts private entities acting as foreign adversaries.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution asks the Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors to rename the LSU Gymnastics Training Center in honor of legendary coach Sara "D-D" Breaux. The bill highlights her four-decade career, during which she transformed the program from a struggling unit into a national powerhouse and built a world-class facility. By formally requesting this name change, the legislature aims to create a permanent tribute to her leadership and legacy within the university community.