HR 64 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.

This bill is a commemorative resolution that honors the legacy of Johnnie Cochran, Jr., a prominent trial lawyer and civil rights advocate who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. It recognizes Cochran's significant contributions to the legal field, including his high-profile defense work and efforts to improve the criminal justice system. The resolution formally acknowledges his achievements as a litigator and expresses appreciation for his historic work as a civil libertarian. This type of bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves to celebrate and remember a notable public figure.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026
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HR64 Original HR64 Enrolled · 1 edit · Mar 26, 2026
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The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant formatting updates, page renumbering, and the addition of official signatures and titles. No substantive policy changes, such as new laws, funding, or eligibility criteria, were made to the text of the resolution itself.
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The document structure was altered to include official enrolled headers, speaker signatures, and corrected page numbering, while the actual legislative text remained identical.

Floor votes

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

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Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Joy Walters
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