Sen. Royce Duplessis

Maddy summarySB 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to extend eligibility for a special, lower property tax assessment level. This change would apply to certain individuals who own residential property and already receive a homestead exemption. The bill aims to broaden the group of people who can qualify for this property tax benefit. Recent amendments to the bill have focused on adjusting various effective and election dates, primarily shifting them from 2026 to 2027.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a concurrent resolution by the Louisiana Legislature. It expresses the legislature's profound condolences on the death of Eric Anthony, Jr., who passed away on September 24, 2024. The resolution acknowledges his life, family, and his work as a motorist assistance patrol operator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 71 (SR 71) commends Lagniappe Bakehouse and its chef, Kaitlin Guerin, for being recognized by The New York Times as one of the best bakeries in the U.S. and for Chef Guerin's nomination as a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for Emerging Chef.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 72 commends the Downtown Development District (DDD) of New Orleans on its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the DDD's historical role as the nation's first assessment-based business improvement district and its contributions to urban development, public safety, and economic enhancement in downtown New Orleans since its creation in 1974.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 66 (SR 66) is a commemorative resolution that commends the St. Augustine High School Purple Knights boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division I Select State Championship. It officially recognizes the team's achievement and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Head Coach Wade Mason.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 73 (SR 73) is a commemorative resolution that commends Cure, a bar in New Orleans, for being named the top bar in the United States by Food & Wine magazine. The resolution recognizes Cure's contributions to the city's cocktail culture and its role in the revitalization of New Orleans. A copy of the resolution is to be sent to Cure's founders, Neal Bodenheimer and Matthew Kohnke.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 67 commends Xavier University of Louisiana on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. The resolution recognizes the university's contributions to higher education, the African American community, and the state of Louisiana over the past one hundred years.

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 summarySB 45 exempts certain veterans and their spouses from paying sales and use taxes on motor vehicle purchases. It also provides an exemption for these individuals from the vehicle registration and license tax. An amendment clarifies that this tax exemption extends to military honor personalized or special prestige license plates. These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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.