Sen. Sam Jenkins

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new economic development district specifically for the Shreveport I-20 area to support local growth. It establishes a formal structure to coordinate business and community efforts within that geographic boundary. The legislation does not allocate specific funding or mandate particular programs but sets up the administrative framework for future initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Shreveport Water Works Museum as a facility under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The museum will focus on collecting and preserving artifacts that document the history of water supply and pumping stations in Louisiana. The legislation outlines how the museum will be funded through state appropriations and allows it to accept donations, loans, and other property, including provisions for handling unclaimed items after a public notice period. While the bill sets up the legal framework for the museum's operations, it does not become effective until the legislature passes a separate act providing specific funding for the facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state's civil procedure laws to clarify which specific sections of an existing statute allow for legislative continuances or extensions of court deadlines. By updating the text of R.S. 13:4163, the legislation ensures that only the introductory paragraph and specific subsections (F)(3), (4), and (5) are recognized as valid grounds for these delays. The changes directly affect judges, attorneys, and court clerks who manage scheduling and deadline extensions in civil cases. Ultimately, the bill refines the legal rules governing when courts can pause proceedings to accommodate legislative actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates the existing Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in Lake Charles as the state's Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The primary change is adding a new section to the state code to formally recognize this specific location with that official title. The legislation does not alter the physical memorial or its funding, but rather establishes its legal status as the designated memorial for the state.

Maddy summarySB 300 clarifies how health insurance policies must cover pregnancy-related and postpartum care, specifically ensuring these services are treated as preventive benefits under the Affordable Care Act. The bill establishes a specific list of professional certifications for lactation support, including breastfeeding counselors and certified lactation consultants, to define who qualifies as a qualified provider. By updating the definitions of these roles, the legislation aims to standardize the qualifications required for individuals providing breastfeeding counseling and education. This change directly affects insurance plans and healthcare providers by setting clear standards for who can deliver these postpartum services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the requirements for health monitoring for members of the Division of State Police who are exposed to occupational hazards. It removes the mandate for annual examinations and replaces it with a requirement for medical and audiological checks to occur every five years. These changes directly affect the frequency of health screenings provided to state police officers but do not alter the requirement that such screenings take place.

Maddy summaryHB 577 prohibits social media companies from collecting data on minors to use for targeted advertising. The law directly affects children under the age of 18 and the digital platforms that serve them. By restricting how these companies gather and utilize personal information from young users, the bill aims to limit their ability to show ads based on the habits and preferences of minors. This measure represents a concrete change in commercial regulations without speculating on its broader economic or social impacts.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that expresses the Louisiana Senate's condolences for the death of Gail Anderson Nelson, the wife of former state senator Sydney B. Nelson. The document outlines her life history, including her background, family, and various community roles such as a registered nurse and church volunteer, to honor her contributions. It formally extends sympathy to her family and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to them as a token of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the legal timeline for filing lawsuits related to the abuse of minors by removing references to a previous 2021 law. The primary change involves deleting specific citations from the text, which effectively updates how the statute is referenced without altering the core prescriptive period itself. By streamlining the legal language, the bill ensures the current rules for these cases remain clear and consistent with existing statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau to collect a tax on hotel rooms, motel rooms, and overnight camping facilities within its jurisdiction. The legislation sets specific percentage limits on the amount of rent or fees that can be taxed for these accommodations. By enabling this revenue collection, the bill aims to provide funding for the bureau's operations and activities related to tourism and conventions.