Charles Owen — Rep. Chassant seconded the recommendation, serving as the second in the motion on the recommendation.
Sidney Barthelemy — Referenced as one of the designated positions that should become voting members.
Dixon McMakin — The discussion focused on recommendations for the LHSAA executive committee, including making the Louisiana House of Representatives representative a voting member. Rep. Cox was invited into the discussion and responded that the recommendations were well thought out, while another comment noted that Speaker Pro Tem Johnson’s recommendations might be more prudent to take up.
Dixon McMakin — Representative Cox is referenced repeatedly during a continuous discussion about the committee’s next steps, including whether there will be a vote, how objections are being handled, and the revised recommendation. The remarks indicate agreement with Cox’s view, then continue through the voting discussion and conclude with a thank-you and reference to the updated recommendation.
Dixon McMakin — The speaker thanked Chair Weibel for leadership; the transcript likely misheard the chair’s name, but the exact correction is uncertain.
Bryan Fontenot — Rep. Fontneau was addressed following staff’s presentation of a 2013 research result and then engaged in the same discussion by asking whether LHSAA could adopt the recommendations at next week’s conference.
Bryan Fontenot — Rep. Fontno was credited with insight regarding high school athletics.
Mark Abraham — The chair indicates they will return to Rep. Fontenot (name garbled in the transcript), and shortly afterward another speaker refers back to what Rep. Fontenot said earlier, specifically in relation to comments about good faith. Together, these mentions reflect a single ongoing discussion centered on that member’s remarks.
Cameron Henry — Addressed as a presiding officer in the discussion.
Cameron Henry — Asked to walk through the tier one and tier two recommendations.
Brett Geymann — The discussion identifies the member who seconded the prior motion, first noting Representative Cox as the next speaker and then clarifying that Rep. Cox was believed to be the second on recommendation number two; a later mention of Rep. Young also refers to the second on the motion, continuing the same procedural thread.
Shaun Mena — Speaker refers to a representative who raised concerns and did their duty; the name is unclear.
Rick Edmonds — Edmonds is referenced twice in the same ongoing discussion about leadership's response to legislative concerns, with both mentions appearing as part of questions or commentary directed at leadership and no substantive shift in topic between them.
HCR24 — Referenced as the resolution governing submission of the report to the House and Senate Education Committees.
Samuel Jenkins — A continuous discussion about the sports/NIL issue in which Representative Fontneau and others praise Speaker Pro Tem Johnson for his leadership and committee work, reference prior motions and committee action, and then offer closing thanks to Johnson and other chairmen for listening, helping work through the issue, and leading the NIL task force.
Ms. Bourne — Staff member confirms the motion language and helps clarify what is being adopted.
Ms. Bourne — Ms. Bourne was thanked for helping the chair and staff through the process.
Matthews Bradley — The speaker thanked Matthews Bradley for being helpful even before this committee.
Thoreau Butler III — The discussion centers on Thoreau Butler III and his family’s decision to transfer him, with speakers describing him as Terrell Butler Jr.’s son who had been on a bad path before moving from Jonesboro to Anacoco, where he reportedly became a leader. The family says he experienced discrimination and school treatment issues, his GPA dipped slightly but he is still doing well, and the move was made in his best interest. The conversation also references eligibility concerns and football as a possible workaround, with speakers praising the family’s decision, noting they cannot make him eligible, and encouraging him to use the setback as motivation while offering to check on him.
Terrell Butler, Jr. / Terrell Butler III — Addressed directly while the speaker apologized for the situation.
Speaker's daughter — The speaker uses their daughter as an example of how the transfer rule affected a student-athlete: she chose to attend a school two miles farther away than the closest option, which made her ineligible, and as a result she lost a varsity year. The speaker notes that she is disappointed but still supportive of her team.
Speaker's mother — Referenced as struggling with bills, motivating the speaker to pursue a scholarship.
Jeremy Stine — Was thanked for making the hearing happen and for sharing the story.
Jeremy Stine — Referenced for saying he would act if he had the power.
Jeremy Stine — Asks whether the one-time transfer eligibility would still apply before senior year starts.
Jeremy Stine — Seconded the motion to adopt the recommendation.
Rick Edmonds — Senator Edmonds was called during roll call and then confirmed present for quorum.
William Wheat — Senator Wheat was called during roll call and confirmed present for quorum.
William Wheat — Senator Wheat is acknowledged in connection with a sports-related issue: he thanks the chair and shifts to a court dedication announcement, and later he is included among those thanked for helping work through the sports matter.
Mr. Terrell — A public participant was invited to the table; name was being confirmed.
Mr. Spradley — Identified as someone present who could help answer questions.
Terrell Butler — Terrell Butler introduced himself and explained that after moving to Louisiana and attending Anacoco High School, he later moved to Leesville and was declared ineligible to play varsity sports. He described how difficult it was to be unable to participate fully in basketball, noting that he was limited to scrimmages and junior varsity. He also mentioned his strong academic performance, including a 4.0 GPA at Anacoco and a 3.8 GPA at Leesville. The discussion concluded with a comment that he would have been eligible if he had transferred for football, suggesting the rule was unfairly punishing him.
Terrell — Witness was addressed directly by a member.
Terrell Butler, Jr. — Terrell Butler, Jr. identified himself for the record and then elaborated on his son’s situation, saying his son had improved after moving to Anacoco and that there were additional details his son had left out. He also explained that the family discussed the transfer together and chose Leesville as a good fit.
Christopher Carver — Called during roll call and marked present.
Christopher Carver — Rep. Cox supported the committee’s factual findings and the need for recommendations, and the discussion then moved into the motion to adopt those findings, with Cox being thanked and seconding the motion.
Christopher Carver — The chair thanked Representative Chasseau and then recognized Representative Cox to speak next. Shortly afterward, Representative Cox was referenced again as having worked on the idea and concept being discussed, tying the mentions together as part of the same legislative exchange about Cox’s involvement.
Mike Johnson — Called during roll call and marked present.
Mike Johnson — Speaker Pro Tem Tim Johnson is referenced throughout the discussion as having helped draft factual statements about LHSAA, reviewed the findings for accuracy, participated in early discussions about creating the committee, and been incorporated into some of the recommendation materials.
Mike Johnson — Speaker Pro Tem Mike Johnson was thanked and praised for his legal insight, leadership, and steady presence throughout the process, with the speaker describing him as a rock and expressing appreciation for his support.
Regina Barrow — Called during roll call and marked present.