Rep. Beau Beaullieu

Maddy summaryHB 258 creates two specific exceptions to Louisiana's dual officeholding laws. It allows volunteer firefighters (including members/officers of volunteer or combination fire departments) to hold other public offices without violating the law. Additionally, it permits judicial branch employees (including judges serving ad hoc or pro tempore) to serve part-time on boards, committees, or commissions in other branches. The bill amends Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:66(A)(11) and (Q) to formalize these exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 401 designates the elevated section of U.S. Highway 190 over the Bogue Falaya River in Covington, St. Tammany Parish, as the "Corporal Justin D. McLeese Memorial Bridge" to honor a military corporal. The bill requires the Louisiana Department of Transportation to install signage reflecting this name, using local or private funds to cover costs up to $2,250 per sign. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive policy changes, solely commemorating an individual through a public infrastructure designation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Louisiana's Campaign Finance Disclosure Act to clarify how "primary purpose" is defined for political committees. It establishes that a committee's primary purpose is determined by whether contributions or expenditures make up more than 50% of the group's total spending during a calendar year. The change directly affects political associations, parties, and groups by setting a clear threshold for classifying their activities under disclosure laws. This provision helps regulators identify which organizations must comply with campaign finance reporting requirements based on their spending patterns.

Maddy summaryHB 337 increases the number of annual special bingo sessions allowed for charitable organizations in Louisiana, raising the limit to no more than two sessions per year. It also sets a $25,000 daily cap on total prizes (cash or value) awarded during these sessions. The bill directly affects licensed charitable groups that operate bingo games, clarifying that standard gambling regulations still apply to these special licenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the United States Congress to collaborate on finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children. The resolution calls for legislative action and support rather than establishing new funding or regulatory requirements. It was recently passed by the House of Representatives with unanimous support. The primary effect is a formal statement of intent to address this specific medical condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Louisiana election rules for non-major-party primary candidates. If such a candidate dies after the qualifying period ends but before election day, their name must be removed from the ballot, and any votes cast for them become void and are not counted. It directly affects candidates running for party primary offices who are not affiliated with major political parties. The law ensures ballots reflect only living candidates and prevents invalid votes from being tallied.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution asks the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to study how flooding corn fields to attract ducks affects the migration patterns and population levels of waterfowl. The bill specifically targets hunters in Louisiana who intentionally flood standing crops, a practice the state believes may be altering natural bird routes and reducing the number of ducks reaching the region. It also requests that the federal agency reinstate previous rules that limited hunting over such flooded agricultural areas. This legislative action is non-binding and serves only to urge the federal government to conduct an evaluation and consider adjusting regulations accordingly.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to conduct a study identifying gaps in acute healthcare access for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The legislation also establishes a committee to oversee this study, which will include representatives from the House and Senate, as well as one member appointed by the Senate president. The primary goal is to gather data on where and how these individuals face barriers in receiving timely medical care. Once the study is complete, the department is required to submit a report detailing its findings to the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of United States Highway 165 in Oberlin, Louisiana, as the "Kulyn Brooks Manuel Memorial Highway" to honor an individual. The legislation directs the state Department of Transportation and Development to install and maintain signs for this new name, provided the department recovers its material and installation costs from local or private funding sources. The act limits the reimbursement for each sign to a maximum of $2,250 and applies only to the section of the road running between the northern and southern boundaries of the town.

Maddy summaryHB 205 increases pay for Louisiana election day workers, directly affecting commissioners who serve at polling places. It sets new compensation rates: $350 for a commissioner-in-charge, $345 for those managing multiple precincts, $100 for certified commissioners, $230 for others with certification, and $35 for uncertified staff. The bill also allows an additional $100 per day during emergencies declared by the governor, upon parish board request. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to all election day work and required training.