HCR 83 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends J. Reed Walters on the occasion of his retirement as district attorney of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial District

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends J. Reed Walters for his retirement as the district attorney of Louisiana's Twenty-Eighth Judicial District. It recognizes his thirty-six years of service, during which he became the second-longest-serving district attorney in state history, and highlights his dedication to the citizens of LaSalle Parish. The resolution also acknowledges his personal background, his various board memberships, and his role in the community, but it does not create any new laws or change government policies.

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 23, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR83 Original → HCR83 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 5, 2026

MINOR

The bill was transitioned from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involved significant reformatting and the addition of a detailed 'Whereas' clause describing the subject's background, family, education, and specific achievements. The content now explicitly highlights his 36-year tenure, his faith, and his service on various boards, while removing the original digest and header information.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution remains the same, as it is still a commendation for the same individual, but the detailed justification for the commendation was expanded.

TECHNICAL

Added a comprehensive narrative detailing the subject's family history, education, specific career milestones, and board memberships to justify the commendation.

Removed the original header information, page numbers, and the legislative digest summary.

Reorganized the document structure to conform to the official enrolled format, including the addition of signatures for the Speaker and President.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 28, 2026

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 40

Apr 28, 2026

D Democratic12

10 Yea 2

83% Yea

R Republican28

28 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors