Sen. Greg Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the northern bascule section of the U.S. Route 11 Maestri Bridge in St. Tammany Parish as the "Jimmy Buffett 'Changes in Latitude' Memorial Crossing." It directs the Department of Transportation and Development to install and maintain signs for this designation, provided that local or private funds cover the costs of materials and installation, with a limit of $550 per sign. The signage will be placed near the bridge's service building and, if additional funding is available, on the opposite side of the pier to be visible to boats.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council within the Louisiana Department of Health to provide guidance on issues affecting people with dementia. The council will be composed of specific members, including a representative from the home health industry with dementia experience, and the governor must appoint a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's or related dementia to the group. The legislation also updates the council's connection to the governor's office of elderly affairs and adjusts the number of members to twenty-two. These changes aim to create a formal advisory body focused on dementia care without altering existing funding or operational procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how legal cases to determine a child's parentage are filed and processed in Louisiana. It specifies that these cases must be treated as standard civil lawsuits and can be handled on their own or alongside inheritance proceedings, but starting an inheritance case alone does not automatically start a parentage case. The law also states that these changes are meant to explain existing rules, adjust court procedures, and fix any resulting problems without altering the underlying legal principles.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for revoking beneficiary designations on certain assets when a divorce occurs. It requires individuals to notify the asset holder's home or principal office that a beneficiary designation has been revoked under the new law. The change aims to ensure that financial institutions are properly informed when a divorce settlement alters who receives specific assets.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana divorce laws to guide courts on how to fairly divide shared assets and liabilities between spouses. It requires judges to consider specific factors such as child custody, the history of domestic abuse, past financial control, and the need for legal representation when making allocation decisions. Additionally, the law allows courts to order one party to pay the other's attorney fees and court costs if they cause unreasonable delays in the divorce proceedings. These changes aim to provide clearer standards for property division and address issues like abuse and financial manipulation during marriage dissolutions.

Maddy summarySB 32 simplifies legal procedures for handling small estates by removing specific legal terminology from the succession code. This change directly affects individuals managing the estates of deceased relatives with limited assets, making the process slightly less formal. The bill does not alter the core rules for distributing property but instead edits the text to delete the word "legal" in two specific instances. These adjustments aim to streamline the language used when determining how small successions are handled.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution expressing the Louisiana Senate's condolences for the passing of former State Senator James David Cain. It acknowledges his long career in public service, which included serving in the state House and Senate and holding various committee leadership roles. The document highlights his legislative achievements, such as introducing the first hazardous waste regulation bill, and honors his personal legacy as a coach, educator, and community leader. Ultimately, the resolution formally extends sympathy to Cain's family and friends while recognizing his contributions to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish as the "Trooper Hung Le Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation directly affects the state's transportation infrastructure by officially naming this roadway segment. A key provision involves amending the bill's budget to increase the designated funding amount from $550 to $1,680. This change ensures the memorial designation is properly funded and officially recorded in state records.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Louisiana laws regarding the illegal carrying and reckless discharge of firearms specifically at public parades. It establishes that violating these rules can result in a prison sentence of up to five years, with the first three years of any sentence served without parole or probation. The legislation also creates exceptions for individuals who have a valid concealed handgun permit or are carrying a firearm within one thousand feet of a gathering while inside their own private residence. These changes aim to clarify penalties and define specific circumstances where firearm possession near a parade is not considered a crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new special license plates in Louisiana: one for telecommunicators and another for special needs advocacy and support groups. The legislation amends existing statutes to authorize the Department of Public Safety to issue these plates, which are intended to identify vehicles used by these specific organizations. By adding a new section to the relevant code, the bill provides a formal mechanism for these groups to display their affiliation on their vehicles.