HCR 44 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser"

This concurrent resolution formally commends Lafayette resident Emile Myers for his annual "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser." The bill recognizes how Myers started a neighborhood hot cocoa stand at age eight in 2019, which has grown into a major community event raising over $100,000 for various local nonprofits. It highlights the fundraiser's support for organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and the American Cancer Society, as well as its role in mentoring the next generation of young philanthropists. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of Myers' leadership and the positive impact of his youth-led charitable work.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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HCR44 Original HCR44 Enrolled · 1 edit · Apr 13, 2026
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The bill was converted from its original draft to an enrolled version, which is the final, legally binding form ready for signing. The substantive content regarding the commendation of Emile Myers for his 'Hot Cocoa Fundraiser' remains unchanged, though the formatting was standardized to remove draft headers and page numbers. No new policies, funding, or eligibility criteria were added or removed.
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Removed original draft headers, page numbers, and the legislative digest to finalize the document for official enactment.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 8, 2026
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican28
25 Yea 3
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors

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