HR 385 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. Erma Waddy Hines

This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the death of Dr. Erma Waddy Hines, a distinguished educator and administrator at Southern University and A&M College. The bill formally acknowledges her forty-five years of service, highlighting her leadership roles in the university's arts and humanities college and her extensive community involvement with Jack and Jill of America. Adopted on May 29, 2026, the measure serves as an official tribute to her legacy and extends sympathy to her family, former colleagues, and students.

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

HR385 Original → HR385 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which primarily involved formatting adjustments, the addition of an official title, and the removal of internal legislative notes and page markers. The substantive policy content regarding the expression of condolences for Dr. Erma Waddy Hines remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative markings, page numbers, and the 'Digest' section which explains that the text is not part of the law.

Added the 'ENROLLED' status label and a formal resolution title to finalize the document for official adoption.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to the final enrolled format of the Louisiana 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