COMMENDATIONS: Commends Kaidyn McLean on being selected "Student of the Year" at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Kaidyn McLean, a student at Springfield High School in Livingston Parish, for being named the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year." The resolution highlights her academic achievements, leadership in the National Beta Club, participation in robotics and music, and her goal of pursuing medical research. It does not create new laws or change policy but serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana Senate. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Kaidyn McLean as a gesture of recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled, transitioning from a draft status to an official legislative instrument. The text was cleaned up to remove internal tracking numbers and formatting artifacts, while the substantive content remained consistent. The resolution formally commends Kaidyn McLean for her academic and extracurricular achievements.
Scope change
No change in scope; the bill remains a Senate resolution commending a specific individual.
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Removed internal document tracking numbers (e.g., 'SLS 26RS-229') and draft-specific markup symbols.
Added the formal title 'ENROLLED' and the signature line for the President of the Senate, indicating the bill has passed final approval.
Deleted the 'DIGEST' section and the disclaimer regarding legislative intent, which are standard administrative elements not included in the final enrolled text.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted.
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Valarie Hodges
RRepublican
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