Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 49 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Melissa Adams on the occasion of her retirement and recognizes her many career accomplishments.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/2/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 07, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the resolution for Melissa Adams' retirement has added several lines that provide more detail about her significant contributions to Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and the healthcare community. It highlights her remarkable 52-year career, her leadership roles, and specific accomplishments, such as her involvement in addressing workplace violence in healthcare settings. These additions matter because they give a more comprehensive picture of Adams' impact and legacy in the healthcare profession, celebrating her as a devoted advocate for patients and a mentor to many.

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SLS 26RS-730 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
49 BY SENATOR CONNICK COMMENDATIONS.CommendsandcongratulatesMelissaAdamsontheoccasionofher retirement and recognizes her many career accomplishments.
49 BY SENATOR CONNICK A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Melissa Adams on the occasion of her retirement from Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and to recognize her many accomplishments throughout her career.
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Melissa Adams on the occasion of her retirement from Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and to recognize her many accomplishments throughout her career.
and WHEREAS, when promoted to assistant vice president, Melissa assumed responsibilities for the emergency department and critical care before becoming chief Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-730 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, when promoted to assistant vice president, Melissa assumed responsibilities for the emergency department and critical care before becoming chief nursing officer in 2010;
49 nursing officer in 2010;
and WHEREAS,whileMelissaisretiringfromtheprofession,shecertainlyhasnoplans to slow down, and is looking forward to celebrating her parents' upcoming seventy-fifth wedding anniversary, traveling with family, and spending time with her four young grandchildren.
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
49 ENROLLED WHEREAS,whileMelissaisretiringfromtheprofession,shecertainlyhasnoplans to slow down, and is looking forward to celebrating her parents' upcoming seventy-fifth wedding anniversary, traveling with family, and spending time with her four young grandchildren.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 49 Original 2026 Regular Session Connick Commends and congratulates Melissa Adams on the occasion of her retirement from Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank and recognizes her many career accomplishments.
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Action History

  1. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/2/2026.

  2. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Who sponsors SR 49?
SR 49 is sponsored by Patrick Connick (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.
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