SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes August 29, 2025, as a Day of Prayer and Remembrance in Louisiana on the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
This bill is a symbolic resolution designating Friday, August 29, 2025, as a "Day of Prayer and Remembrance" in Louisiana to mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group, program, or policy; it is purely commemorative. The resolution acknowledges the storm's impact, including the deaths in Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson Parishes, and aligns with past presidential proclamations. It was adopted by Louisiana's House of Representatives with no legislative action beyond recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action Jun 4, 2025
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The document has been converted from an original draft resolution into its final enrolled version, which is the official text used for printing and legal record. The substantive policy content, including the recognition of August 29, 2025, as a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Hurricane Katrina, remains unchanged. The primary differences are the addition of official signatures and page numbering, along with the removal of internal legislative service notes and digest summaries.
TECHNICAL
The document format was updated to reflect the enrolled status, adding the Speaker of the House signature block and official page numbering while removing draft headers and legislative digests.
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How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mike Bayham
RRepublican
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