HR 179 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Carla Hayden on her service as the fourteenth Librarian of Congress

HR 179 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives to commend Carla Hayden for her service as the 14th Librarian of Congress (2016-2025). It recognizes her historic role as the first woman and first African American to hold that position, her career in public libraries, and her efforts to expand access to library resources. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation without changing laws or affecting any individuals or programs. It was adopted by the Louisiana House on May 15, 2025, and enrolled on May 19, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 15, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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What changed between versions

HR179 Original → HR179 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 19, 2025

MINOR

The document was converted from a House Resolution (HR) to an Enrolled version, which is the final, legally binding form of the bill signed by the legislature. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of Carla Hayden and the biographical details, remains unchanged. The primary difference is the removal of the legislative digest and the addition of the Speaker's signature block, indicating the bill has completed the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'HLS 25RS-2599 ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED', signifying the bill has been finalized and signed.

The 'DIGEST' section, which provides a non-binding summary of the bill, was removed as it is not part of the final law.

The signature block for the 'SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' was added to the final page.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors