Sen. Thomas Pressly

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 summarySR 84 designates Friday, May 9, 2025, as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day. It also commends the AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) Caddo/Bossier/DeSoto Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program for forty-five years of service.

Maddy summaryHCR 41 is a commemorative resolution that officially commends the North DeSoto High School softball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division II Non-Select state championship. It recognizes the team's achievement and extends well wishes to the players and coaches.

Maddy summaryHCR 36 is a concurrent resolution that commends the Westwood Elementary Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society for its outstanding academic achievements. It recognizes the students, principal, and board members of the chapter at Westwood Elementary School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commends the Calvary Baptist Academy softball team for winning the Louisiana High School Athletic Association 2025 Division III Select state championship. It acknowledges their achievement, including their 12-0 victory in the championship game and their fifth consecutive state title.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution commends and congratulates C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. It recognizes the school's history, achievements, and contributions as it celebrates its centennial year.

Maddy summarySCR 12 is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes and celebrates St. Patrick's Day. It also acknowledges the cultural and historic ties between Ireland and Louisiana, and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the national co-chairs of the caucus.

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 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.