Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 79 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 01, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 79 now includes additional lines that provide a more detailed tribute to Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot, celebrating her life, contributions, and character. Notably, it emphasizes her love for Christmas and her passion for the English language. This matters because it not only honors her legacy in a more personal way but also reflects the values of community and generosity that she embodied, making the resolution feel more heartfelt and meaningful.

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HLS 26RS-2383 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
79 BY REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN CONDOLENCES:
79 BY REPRESENTATIVE FREEMAN A RESOLUTION ToexpressthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeathofKathleen"Kay" Gibbons Favrot.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath of Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot A RESOLUTION ToexpressthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeathofKathleen"Kay" Gibbons Favrot.
FavrotwasanexpertgrammarianandlovedtheEnglish language;
FavrotwasanexpertgrammarianandlovedtheEnglishlanguage;
and WHEREAS,Kathleen"Kay"GibbonsFavrotissurvivedbyherfourchildren,James Favrot (Sheila), Kathleen Favrot Van Horn (Charlie), Semmes Favrot (Catherine), and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-2383 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS,Kathleen"Kay"GibbonsFavrotissurvivedbyherfourchildren,James Favrot (Sheila), Kathleen Favrot Van Horn (Charlie), Semmes Favrot (Catherine), and Caroline Favrot Trube (John);
79 Caroline Favrot Trube (John);
and a host of beloved nieces and nephews;
and a host Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
she will be deeply missed, but the legacy of her loving generosityshall live on in theheartsandminds ofthosewhowereprivilegedto haveknown and loved her.
79 ENROLLED of beloved nieces and nephews;
she will be deeply missed, but the legacy of her loving generosityshallliveon in theheartsandminds ofthosewhowereprivilegedto have known and loved her.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
Itconstitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, 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)] HR 79 Original 2026 Regular Session Freeman Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kathleen "Kay" Gibbons Favrot.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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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)

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Who sponsors HR 79?
HR 79 is sponsored by Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 79?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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