SR 147 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells.

This bill is a resolution from the Louisiana Senate expressing condolences for the death of Katherine "Katy" Wells, a longtime employee of the Livingston Parish Public School System and Sheriff's Office who passed away at age 74. The measure formally acknowledges her service as a school crossing guard and paraeducator, noting her dedication to protecting students and her community over nearly forty years. The resolution extends appreciation for her contributions and directs that a copy be sent to her family.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced May 21, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR147 Original → SR147 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 28, 2026

MINOR

The document was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, primarily changing the layout from a multi-page format with headers and footers to a clean, single-page format. The substantive text of the resolution expressing condolences for Katherine Wells remains identical, with only minor punctuation adjustments (such as adding commas) and the removal of administrative metadata.

TECHNICAL

Removed original draft headers, footers, and page numbers; added 'ENROLLED' status and President of the Senate signature block.

Adjusted punctuation in the text (e.g., added commas after names and titles) to match standard enrolled formatting.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

May 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

May 21, 2026

Introduced

Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors