SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of May as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana
This bill designates the month of May as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana to highlight the impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on patients and their families. The resolution encourages all residents to support research funding, advocate for better resources, and show solidarity with those affected by the disease. It does not change laws or allocate money but serves to raise public awareness and promote community engagement with the cause.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Egan
RRepublican
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