HR 277 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jeffery Craig Whittington for his outstanding coaching career

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Jeffery Craig Whittington for his distinguished career coaching high school basketball and softball in Louisiana. It highlights his thirty-seven-year track record of success, which includes winning multiple state championships, accumulating over 730 wins, and mentoring athletes who went on to play at the collegiate level. The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives for his contributions to youth sports and community leadership.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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HR277 Original HR277 Enrolled · 1 edit · May 19, 2026
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The text of the bill was updated from an original draft to the enrolled version, which is the final, legally binding form ready for printing and distribution. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of Jeffery Craig Whittington and the specific details of his coaching career, remains exactly the same. The only changes are formatting adjustments, such as the removal of the document digest and page count updates to reflect the final two-page layout.
TECHNICAL

The document was reformatted to remove the non-binding legislative digest and adjust page numbering to match the final enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Rhonda Butler
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