Sen. Glen Womack

Maddy summarySB 168 shortens the prescription period for mineral leases on state property from 10 years to 5 years. This change directly affects mineral leaseholders who hold rights to state-owned land, as it reduces the time they have to actively maintain their leases before they may expire. The bill modifies legal timeframes for "liberative prescription," meaning leaseholders must renew or use their rights within five years instead of ten. The Senate passed it unanimously (38-0) on April 23, 2025, moving it to the House for further consideration.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution expresses the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family and friends of Arwin Patrick Bascle upon her passing. It also honors her life, legacy, and contributions to the political fabric of Louisiana.

Maddy summarySCR 18 designates Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution commemorates the Louisiana Main Street program and its efforts in revitalizing historic downtowns and commercial districts across the state.

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 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 27 (SR 27) is a commendatory resolution that recognizes Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) for its significant contributions to central Louisiana and the entire state. It specifically highlights LSUA's record enrollment growth, expanded academic programs, and its role in workforce development and community engagement.

Maddy summarySB 163 creates a new "Reserve Fund" within Louisiana's state treasury to manage unspent public funds. It requires all money transferred to the fund by the legislature to be deposited there, rolls over any unspent balance annually, and mandates investment like the general fund. Crucially, the bill states that funds can only be withdrawn through new legislative appropriations - meaning the legislature must vote to release money each time. This bill affects how state finances are handled, specifically providing a formal process for saving and accessing unspent revenue without automatic spending.

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 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.