Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 72 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of William F. "Charlie" McCarthy.

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 13, 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

    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

51 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SR 72 expand the resolution to not only express condolences for the passing of William F. "Charlie" McCarthy but also to celebrate his lifetime of contributions and achievements. The new version includes detailed accounts of his service in World War II, his successful career as a State Farm Agent, and his decades-long involvement in basketball officiating. This change matters because it recognizes and honors McCarthy's significant impact in multiple fields, highlighting his legacy for future generations.

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SLS 26RS-1301 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
72 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX CONDOLENCES.
72 BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of the passing of William F.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of William F.
"Charlie" McCarthy.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of the passing of William F.
and WHEREAS, Charlie lived out his true passion by serving for thirty years as a basketball official in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) where he was widely known and Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-1301 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, Charlie lived out his true passion by serving for thirty years as a basketball official in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) where he was widely known and admiredforhisenthusiasmandexcellenceinofficiating,aroletowhichhebroughtfairness, professionalism, and a deep knowledge of the game;
72 admiredforhisenthusiasmandexcellenceinofficiating,aroletowhichhebroughtfairness, professionalism, and a deep knowledge of the game;
and WHEREAS, Charlie's dedication extended beyond the basketball court and his insurancecareertohisfamily,andheleavesbehindalovinglegacythatincludeshisbeloved wife of seventy-five years, Frances Marie "Frankie" McCarthy;
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
72 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Charlie's dedication extended beyond the basketball court and his insurancecareertohisfamily,andheleavesbehindalovinglegacythatincludeshisbeloved wife of seventy-five years, Frances Marie "Frankie" McCarthy;
Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-1301 ORIGINAL SR NO.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
72 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 72 Original 2026 Regular Session Boudreaux Expresses condolences upon the passing of William F.
"Charlie" McCarthy.
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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. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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Not signed on (146)

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SR 72 is sponsored by Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.
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