Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 53 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Rev. Eradly Ben Sr. on his Golden Jubilee celebration.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/9/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 13, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the resolution honors Reverend Eradly Ben Sr. on his Golden Jubilee celebration by providing more context about his contributions to the Ville Platte community and detailing his long service at two churches. It emphasizes his role as the oldest active Baptist Pastor in the city and highlights both his personal impact alongside his wife, First Lady Lois Ben. This matters because it not only recognizes Reverend Ben's achievements but also celebrates his lifelong commitment to faith and community, thereby inspiring others.

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SLS 26RS-1306 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
53 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX COMMENDATIONS.
53 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX A RESOLUTION To commend Reverend EradlyBen Sr.
Commends Rev.
Eradly Ben Sr.
A RESOLUTION To commend Reverend EradlyBen Sr.
on his Golden Jubilee celebration.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-1306 ORIGINAL SR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Reverend Eradly Ben Sr.
53 does hereby commend Reverend Eradly Ben Sr.
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 1 of 1
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 53 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Commends Reverend Eradly Ben Sr.
on his Golden Jubilee celebration.
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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 4/9/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

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

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SR 53?
SR 53 is sponsored by Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 53?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2026. Enacted.
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