Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 62 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 20, 2026.

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

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54 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill SR 62 includes additional lines that detail the life and accomplishments of Joseph Cassimere, highlighting his contributions to education and his community. It now provides a more comprehensive tribute to Cassimere, including his educational background, career milestones, and his role as a barrier-breaking leader in the school district. This matters because it acknowledges not only his passing but also celebrates his significant impact on the lives of many, making the resolution more meaningful for the community.

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SLS 26RS-1479 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
62 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX CONDOLENCES.
62 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Joseph Cassimere.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
and WHEREAS,CassimereattendedSouthernUniversityA&MCollegeinBatonRouge, LouisianaobtaininghisBachelorofScienceDegreeinRecreationalArtsin1973;completed the Teacher Education Program at Southern University in Baton Rouge in 1976;
and WHEREAS,CassimereattendedSouthernUniversityA&MCollegeinBatonRouge, Louisiana, obtaining his Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Arts in 1973;
completed the Teacher Education Program at Southern Universityin Baton Rouge in 1976;
and WHEREAS, Cassimere's faithfulness over his God given talents resulted in additional responsibilities and he devoted forty-seven years of service in the field of education, rising from the classroom to serve as a teacher, assistant principal, and the first Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-1479 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, Cassimere's faithfulness over his God given talents resulted in additional responsibilities and he devoted forty-seven years of service in the field of education, rising from the classroom to serve as a teacher, assistant principal, and the first principal of Northwest High School;
62 principal of Northwest High School;
and WHEREAS, Cassimere found fulfillment in farming with his brother planting in hope and harvesting with gratitude crops such as corn, okra, sweet potatoes, and field peas on the family farm;
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
62 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Cassimere found fulfillment in farming with his brother planting in hope and harvesting with gratitude crops such as corn, okra, sweet potatoes, and field peas on the family farm;
and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death byhis parents, Joshua Forrest and Christana Cassimere;
and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua Forrest and Christana Cassimere;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyof this Resolution be transmitted to the Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-1479 ORIGINAL SR NO.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the family of Joseph Cassimere.
62 family of Joseph Cassimere.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
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 62 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Expresses condolences upon the death of Joseph Cassimere.
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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 4/16/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

  3. Rules suspended. 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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Not signed on (146)

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SR 62 is sponsored by Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat).
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