Sen. Cameron Henry

Maddy summaryHCR 58 is a non-binding resolution urging the New Orleans Aviation Board to annually report to Jefferson Parish and Kenner City Councils before hurricane season about hurricane preparedness and infrastructure. It directly affects the New Orleans Aviation Board, requiring them to provide updates on infrastructure matters and disaster response planning. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally requests these annual meetings to coordinate on hurricane readiness. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with enforceable provisions.)

Maddy summarySR 208 is a Louisiana Senate resolution expressing heartfelt condolences for the passing of Oscar Earl Carter III, recognizing his 35-year leadership as executive director of the Dr. O.E. Carter, Jr. Memorial Foundation (a nationally accredited opioid treatment center in New Orleans) and his service as a legislative aide for Senator Joe Bouie. The resolution commemorates his life of compassion, community advocacy, and dedication to underserved populations through his work with organizations like VERTCART, Inc. and the Knights of St. Peter Claver. It was unanimously adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2025, and transmitted to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy impact but formally honors his legacy.

Maddy summarySR 201 is a Louisiana Senate resolution urging Congress and federal health agencies (HHS and CMS) to avoid Medicaid funding reductions that would harm Louisiana hospitals. It specifically requests they maintain current reimbursement levels for hospitals, approve pending payment requests, and prevent cuts that could lead to service reductions or closures, especially in rural areas. The resolution emphasizes that such funding is critical for sustaining healthcare access for vulnerable populations - including the elderly and chronically ill - and supporting local hospital employment and community economic stability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 184) urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to amend its continuing legal education (CLE) rules to allow licensed legislative staff attorneys to earn eight hours of CLE credit annually, similar to what legislators and certain legislative clerks currently receive. It directly affects full-time legislative staff attorneys who perform year-round legal work drafting bills, conducting research, and advising lawmakers. The bill cites that these attorneys conduct critical legal work central to the legislative process but are excluded from the existing CLE credit exemption under Supreme Court rules. The resolution requests the Court take action to align the credit policy with the current exemption for legislators and chief clerks. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, and does not change the Court's existing rules.

Maddy summarySR 209 is a resolution requesting the Louisiana Department of Health to study the effects of banning pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies. It directs the department to analyze how such a prohibition would impact costs for health plans, patient access to medications (including specialty drugs), employment in the pharmacy sector, and other key areas like Medicare network adequacy. The study must produce a report by March 2026, covering eight specific points including cost estimates, employment changes, and access to limited-distribution medications. This resolution does not change current law but seeks factual analysis to inform future legislative decisions on vertical integration in healthcare.

Maddy summarySR 195 creates a task force to study how Louisiana can better support industrial energy self-generation and microgrids. The task force will examine regulatory changes allowing large industrial facilities (which use over 40% of the state's electricity) to generate their own power, streamline permitting for energy projects, and ensure grid reliability without raising costs for residential customers. It will specifically evaluate alternatives to traditional utility rules, grid interconnection rules, direct service models for industrial loads, and faster permitting timelines. The task force must submit its recommendations to the Senate by March 1, 2026, but the bill itself does not enact any new policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (SR 207) that formally commends Tina Vanichchagorn for 20 years of public service in Louisiana. It recognizes her career path, including roles as a prosecutor, Drug Court Coordinator, legislative attorney, and current special counsel to Senate President Cameron Henry. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely expresses the Senate’s appreciation through a formal statement. It passed unanimously (37-0) on June 12, 2025, and was enrolled for official transmission.

Maddy summarySCR 70 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's condolences upon the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Harry T. Lemmon. It specifically directs the resolution to be sent to his widow, Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon, following his passing on April 18, 2025. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves only as a formal expression of respect for Justice Lemmon's decades-long judicial and educational contributions to Louisiana.

Maddy summaryHB 37 requires online platforms to exercise a duty of care when entering binding contracts with minors. This means platforms must take reasonable steps to protect minors during these agreements, such as ensuring terms are understandable and avoiding exploitative practices. The bill directly affects companies offering digital services, apps, or content that contract with users under 18. It recently passed a committee with amendments (11-0) and now has an effective date set for June 1, 2026, after a deadline change from March 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 652 allocates $240,608 in state funding to support seafood safety testing programs. The bill establishes a framework for testing seafood products for contaminants before they reach consumers. This affects seafood processors, retailers, and distributors who must use these testing services, while consumers benefit from enhanced food safety standards. The funding is specifically designated for testing under state oversight.