Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 176 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday

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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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 22, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 176 includes additional lines that provide more detailed information about Mable Harris Thomas's life and achievements. It highlights her early education, her dedication to teaching, her family history, and her contributions to the United Methodist community. This expansion matters because it offers a richer portrait of Mable’s legacy, emphasizing her impact on education and community service, thereby honoring her remarkable life as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

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HLS 26RS-3980 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
176 BY REPRESENTATIVE NEWELL COMMENDATIONS:
176 BY REPRESENTATIVE NEWELL A RESOLUTION To commend Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday.
Commends Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday A RESOLUTION To commend Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday.
she consistently pursued excellence in her field and obtained a Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-3980 ORIGINAL HR NO.
she consistently pursued excellence in her field and obtained a certification to teach special education from Dominican College;
176 certification to teach special education from Dominican College;
and WHEREAS, after dedicating many years of service as a minute clerk, Mable embarkedonalifeoftravelandvolunteerworkwithnumerouscharitableorganizations;she became the first lieutenant for the neighborhood watch program in Hollygrove, where she has resided since 1956;
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176 ENROLLED WHEREAS, after dedicating many years of service as a minute clerk, Mable embarkedonalifeoftravelandvolunteerworkwithnumerouscharitableorganizations;she became the first lieutenant for the neighborhood watch program in Hollygrove, where she has resided since 1956;
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes 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 176 Original 2026 Regular Session Newell Commends Mable Harris Thomas on her 100th birthday.
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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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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 176?
HR 176 is sponsored by Candace N. Newell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 176?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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