Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic condolence resolution (SR 155), not a policy bill. It expresses the Louisiana Senate's sincere condolences to the family and friends of Phil Alexander Robertson following his passing on May 25, 2025. The resolution details his life as a Louisiana native, entrepreneur (creator of the "Duck Commander" brand), reality TV figure ("Duck Dynasty"), and community contributor, highlighting his family values and faith. It has no legislative effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal expression of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 156) that formally commends Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Michael Guidry for receiving the 2025 David A. Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution recognizes his 27-year judicial service, leadership as the first African American Chief Judge of the First Circuit Court of Appeal, and his lifelong commitment to pro bono legal work benefiting underserved communities. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or government operations - it is purely a symbolic honor. The Senate passed it on June 1, 2025, and transmitted a copy to Justice Guidry.

Maddy summaryHB 54 designates postsecondary education institutions as "Purple Star Campuses" to recognize schools supporting military-connected students. This voluntary program does not require state funding or create new obligations for institutions. It provides a formal recognition process for colleges/universities meeting specific criteria related to military-family support services. The bill has no fiscal impact on state resources, as noted in its summary.

Maddy summaryHB 279 requires all student organizations at Louisiana colleges and universities to provide annual anti-hazing education to members, prospective members, and volunteers. The bill mandates organizations adopt their institution's hazing prevention policy - including sanctions for hazing incidents - and deliver at least one hour of hazing prevention education each year through in-person or digital methods. Organizations must submit annual reports verifying participation, and institutions may terminate non-compliant groups, reporting terminations to education committees. This directly affects campus student organizations, not individual students or faculty. The legislation focuses on preventing hazing through mandatory education and institutional accountability.

Maddy summaryHCR 77 is a symbolic resolution commending the Wossman High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select state championship. It specifically recognizes their victory over Bossier High School (50-44) and highlights head coach Casey Jones and player Zion Weeks (tournament MVP) for their second consecutive state title. This resolution has no policy impact - it is a formal expression of legislative support for the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Richwood High School's boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division III Non-select state championship. It specifically commends the team for defeating Marksville High 85-67 in the championship game and securing their first title since 2012 (sixth overall). The resolution extends legislative commendation to the team and head coach Terry Martin, acknowledging their achievement. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 76) formally commends the Wossman High School Lady Wildcats basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division II Non-Select state championship. It specifically recognizes their fourth consecutive state title, 23-3 season record, and championship victory over Albany High School (62-25). The resolution serves as a ceremonial gesture of legislative recognition, honoring the team, head coach Otis Robinson, Jr., and key players like MVP Ramiah Augurson. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely expresses official praise for the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 159 adjusts supervision rules for physical therapists by increasing the maximum number of physical therapist assistants they can supervise from five to six individuals at one time. It also requires physical therapists to conduct a formal review of supervised personnel every sixth treatment day or every thirty days, whichever occurs first. The bill directly affects physical therapists and their assistants in clinical settings by modifying staffing ratios and oversight frequency. This is a procedural change to existing practice standards, not a new program or benefit.

Maddy summarySB 190 designates specific road segments in certain parishes to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing road descriptions to clarify the designated sections (e.g., changing "overpass to" to "overpass and"). It has no funding requirements or new obligations - it solely provides a commemorative name for existing roadways. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (39-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration.

Maddy summaryHB 180 redesignates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 425 in Richland Parish (between LA Hwy 132 and LA Hwy 584 in Archibald) as the "Sheriff Gary Lynn Gilley Memorial Highway" to honor a local sheriff. The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this new name, funded by private contributions covering costs up to $550 per sign. This is a ceremonial designation with no substantive policy changes, directly affecting the highway segment and requiring signage updates.