HR 147 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of J.L. "Joseph" Richard

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of J.L. 'Joseph' Richard, a longtime resident of Carencro. The bill honors his life as a former town councilman, police commissioner, and community leader who passed away on April 7, 2026. It formally extends sympathy to his surviving wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR147 Original → HR147 Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, incorporating minor formatting adjustments and adding a specific clause listing the deceased's survivors. The substantive policy content regarding the expression of condolences for J.L. 'Joseph' Richard remains unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution remains the same, as it is a condolence measure with no applicable scope or funding implications.

TECHNICAL

Added a specific clause detailing the survivors of J.L. 'Joseph' Richard (wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren) to the body of the resolution.

Updated header information to reflect the bill's status as 'ENROLLED' and adjusted page numbering and formatting to match official legislative standards.

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

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors