HR 376 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Charles Joseph "CJ" Christ

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Charles Joseph 'CJ' Christ, who passed away on May 20, 2026. The text honors his life as a World War II veteran, aviation enthusiast, historian, and founder of the Regional Military Museum. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions and extends sympathy to his surviving family and friends.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 28, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR376 Original → HR376 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was transitioned from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, which includes significant substantive additions to the text. The most important change is the addition of a new clause describing the deceased's aviation business as a 'publicly-funded, veteran-run institution' that receives 'overwhelming support from citizens,' a detail absent in the original draft. Additionally, the enrolled version includes a formal signature line for the Speaker of the House, which is required for the bill to become official law.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution remains a condolence measure, but the narrative description of the deceased's legacy was expanded to include specific details about his museum's funding and community support.

SCOPE

Added a clause stating the Regional Military Museum is a publicly-funded, veteran-run institution with overwhelming citizen support.

TECHNICAL

Added the formal signature line for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

May 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors