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HR 149 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Honorable Judge Alvin Batiste, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court
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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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 16, 2026.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
36 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of HR 149 includes additional lines that recognize Judge Alvin Batiste, Jr. for his extensive contributions to the legal community and public service. It highlights his work in civic engagement and youth mentorship, specifically mentioning initiatives like "Judges in the Classroom." These changes matter because they acknowledge not only his professional achievements but also his role in positively impacting the community, emphasizing the importance of judicial leadership and public trust.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-3520 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
149 BY REPRESENTATIVEREPRESENTATIVES LACOMBE COMMENDATIONS:AND MARTINEZ A RESOLUTION To commendtheHonorableJudge Alvin Batiste, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.
Commends the HonorableJudge Alvin Batiste, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court A RESOLUTION To commend the Honorable Judge Alvin Batiste,Jr.,onthe occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste's career reflects his lifetime commitment to public service,whichincludeshonorableserviceintheUnitedStatesNavyJudgeAdvocateGeneral Corps androlesasanassistantand publicdefender,assistantrolesasanassistantpublicdefender,assistant attorneygeneral,andthefirstchief administrative officer for Iberville Parish;
and PageWHEREAS, 1Judge ofBatiste 2has HLSdemonstrated 26RS-3520a ORIGINALsteadfast HRcommitment NO.to civic engagement and youth mentorship through initiatives such as Judges in the Classroom, where he inspired students and strengthened public trust in the judicial system;
149 WHEREAS, Judge Batiste has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to civic engagement and youthPage mentorship1 throughof initiatives2 suchHR asNO. Judges in the Classroom, where he inspired students and strengthened public trust in the judicial system;
and149 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Judge Batiste is married to Barbara Thomas Batiste and is the proud father of nine children;
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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.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 149 Original 2026 Regular Session LaCombe Commends the Honorable Judge Alvin Batiste, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the 18th Judicial District Court.
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Action History
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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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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title, adopted.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Chasity Martinez · Cosponsor
- Jeremy LaCombe · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jeremy LaCombe Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Chasity Martinez Democrat
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HR 149?
- HR 149 is sponsored by Chasity Martinez (Democrat) and Jeremy LaCombe (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 149?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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