SR 116 Louisiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

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, a progressive and fatal disease. The resolution encourages all residents to support research funding, advocate for resources, and show solidarity with patients and their families during this time. It does not create new laws or change government operations but serves as a commemorative measure to raise public awareness about the disease and the ongoing efforts to find a cure.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2024 Last action May 28, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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3
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Committee
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May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
upper
May 21, 2024
Introduced
Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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