HR 359 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Robert H. "Bob" Baumann

This bill is a House resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's sincere condolences for the death of Robert H. "Bob" Baumann, a longtime director of the LSU Center for Energy Studies and trusted advisor on state energy policy. The resolution formally acknowledges his significant contributions to Louisiana State University, the state's energy industry, and public policy over more than three decades of service. It records his accomplishments for posterity and extends appreciation to his family, the LSU community, and the state of Louisiana.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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HR359 Original HR359 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 28, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involved significant reorganization of the text, improved formatting, and the addition of a formal resolution clause. The core content remains a condolence resolution honoring Robert H. 'Bob' Baumann for his contributions to energy policy and LSU, but the enrolled version includes more detailed biographical information and a concluding 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED' section to make the document legally operative.
TECHNICAL

Added the formal 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED' clause required to make the resolution legally operative.

Reorganized the text structure to align with standard enrolled bill formatting, including the addition of the 2026 Regular Session header and renumbering of clauses.

CONTENT

Expanded the biographical narrative to include specific details about his post-retirement consulting work, specific companies he advised, and his academic legacy.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Neil Riser
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