HR 157 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Baron Baker for his achievements in competitive weightlifting

This resolution formally commends Baron Baker, a seventeen-year-old from Louisiana, for his outstanding achievements in competitive weightlifting. It highlights his recent performance at the 2026 VIRUS Weightlifting Series, where he set American records despite facing significant travel delays and exhaustion. The document also notes his upcoming representation of the United States at the Youth World Championship and his balance of athletic success with academic excellence. As a commemorative measure, the bill serves to recognize his dedication and character rather than to enact new laws or policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026

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HR157 Original → HR157 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 20, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, which involved significant formatting cleanup and the removal of a non-binding legislative digest. The substantive content of the resolution, which commends weightlifter Baron Baker for his achievements, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Digest' section, which is a non-binding summary prepared by legislative staff and is not part of the actual law.

Replaced the original draft header and page numbering with the official enrolled header and page numbering used for final legislative documents.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing throughout the text to conform to the official enrolled format.

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

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Committee

Apr 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors