Sen. Sam Jenkins

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 summarySR 68 is a resolution by the Louisiana Senate that expresses sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Ayodele "Ayo" Edith Anderson upon her passing. It also commends and celebrates her life and legacy, recognizing her contributions to her community and her faith.

Maddy summarySR 57 is a commemorative resolution that commends and recognizes the Louisiana-based councils of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for their contributions to civic engagement, leadership, and community service. It also honors Dr. Ralph "RJ" Johnson and Amonie M. Johnson for their national leadership within the NPHC.

Maddy summarySR 58 is a resolution that commends and congratulates the Green Oaks High School Class of 1975 on the celebration of their 50th class reunion. It also designates June 21, 2025, as "A Day of Celebration" in honor of their reunion.

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 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 37 is a resolution that designates Thursday, April 24, 2025, as the inaugural Caddo Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This aims to provide an opportunity for leaders from Caddo Parish to engage with state government and celebrate the parish's contributions to Louisiana.

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 summaryThis bill updates Louisiana's sales and use tax laws to include a broader range of digital products and services, such as prewritten computer software and information services, within the taxable base. It directly affects businesses that sell or use these digital items, expanding the scope of transactions subject to state tax. The legislation also establishes specific exemptions for digital products used by FDIC-insured financial institutions and licensed healthcare facilities for storing, transmitting, or analyzing sensitive data. By amending existing tax statutes, the bill aims to ensure that modern digital transactions are taxed consistently with traditional goods and services.