Sen. Stewart Cathey

Maddy summarySB 104 designates a specific segment of Louisiana Highway 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish (from the intersection with Highway 78 to the Pointe Coupee Parish line) as the "Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway" to honor the renowned author. The bill requires the state transportation department to install signage only if local or private funds cover the costs (capped at $750 per sign for materials and installation). This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the designated highway corridor and its signage. The bill is currently in the prefiling stage and has not yet been voted on.

Maddy summarySB 110 makes it illegal to use an image of a child under 17 to train artificial intelligence models with the intent of generating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The bill directly affects AI developers and companies working with training data involving children's images. Key provisions add new language to Louisiana law defining the offense (Section A(3)) and expanding the definition of "child sexual abuse materials" to include AI-generated images of children (Section B(3)). This law specifically prohibits using real or AI-created child images for AI training that could produce CSAM, without requiring the depicted child to be a real person.

Maddy summarySB 103 names a section of U.S. Highway 425 in Wisner, Louisiana (from the northern to southern city limits in Franklin Parish) as "Gladys Edwards Highway." It requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for this designation, but only if local or private funds cover the department's actual costs for materials and installation - capped at $750 per sign. This is a ceremonial bill with no policy changes to transportation funding or infrastructure. The bill is currently pending referral to the Transportation Committee.

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 summarySB 182 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 425 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana (from Winnsboro's northern to southern city limits) as the "Mayor Billy Cobb 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 actual costs (up to $2,250 per sign). This is a commemorative measure honoring Mayor Billy Cobb, with no new funding or policy changes for the public. It directly affects the highway segment and the department's signage procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 28, 2026, as Louisiana 4-H and FFA Day at the state Capitol to honor these youth organizations. It also formally recognizes and commends the specific state officers of both the 4-H and FFA associations for their service during the 2025-2026 term. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the groups' contributions to youth development in the state.

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 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.