CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Lillian Boutte
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Louisiana House of Representatives' condolences for Lillian Boutte, a New Orleans singer and member of the Boutte musical family. It honors her career, including her 30+ years performing in Europe and her role in promoting New Orleans music internationally. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a formal, symbolic gesture extending condolences to her family and community.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2025
Last action Jun 5, 2025
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HR281 Original
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HR281 Enrolled
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Jun 4, 2025
MINOR
The document was converted from a draft House Resolution into its final enrolled version, adding formal headers, the Speaker's signature block, and page numbering. No substantive policy, funding, or eligibility changes were made; the text of the resolution remains identical.
TECHNICAL
Added formal enrolled headers including 'ENROLLED', 'HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 281', and the 'SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' signature block.
Removed draft metadata such as the bill number 'HLS 25RS-3789', the 'DIGEST' section, and original page numbering.
Floor votes
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
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Matt Willard
DDemocratic
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