Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 101 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/30/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 04, 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 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill has been expanded to include a more detailed tribute to Judge Alvin Batiste Jr., outlining his extensive qualifications and contributions over his 23 years on the bench. Key additions highlight his educational background, his roles in the Navy and as a public defender, as well as his long-standing commitment to rehabilitation through the Iberville Parish Drug Court. These changes matter because they more thoroughly recognize Judge Batiste's impact on the community and celebrate his distinguished career, helping to honor his legacy in the judicial system.

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SLS 26RS-1829 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
101 BY SENATOR KLEINPETER COMMENDATIONS.
101 BY SENATOR KLEINPETER A RESOLUTION To commend the Honorable Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.
Commends JudgeAlvin BatisteJr.ontheoccasionofhis retirement from the Eighteenth Judicial District Court.
A RESOLUTION To commend the Honorable Judge Alvin Batiste Jr.
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste was later inducted into the Southern University Law Center's Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedicated service Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-1829 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste was later inducted into the Southern University Law Center's Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the legal profession, Southern University Law Center, and his community;
101 to the legal profession, Southern University Law Center, and his community;
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to civic engagement and youth mentorship through initiatives such as Judges in the Classroom in Iberville Parish,inspiringstudentsandstrengtheningpublictrust in the judicial system;
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to civic engagement and youth mentorship through initiatives such as Judges in the Classroom in Iberville Parish, inspiring students andstrengtheningpublictrust in thejudicialsystem;
and WHEREAS, Judge Batiste is married to Barbara Thomas Batiste and they are the proud parents of nine children, whereby his devotion to family further exemplifies the highest ideals of leadership and enriched values.
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101 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Judge Batiste is married to Barbara Thomas Batiste and they are the proud parents of nine children, whereby his devotion to family further exemplifies the highest ideals of leadership and enriched values.
on the occasion of his retirementasjudgeoftheEighteenthJudicialDistrictCourt;
on the occasion of his retirementasjudgeoftheEighteenthJudicialDistrictCourt;andrecordsandrecognizeshis exemplaryservicetothestateofLouisiana;extendstohimsincereappreciationforhislong, dedicated,and distinguished service;
andrecordsandrecognizeshis exemplaryservicetothestateofLouisiana;extendstohimsincereappreciationforhislong, dedicated,and distinguished service;and expresses sincerewishes forhealthandhappiness in all of his future endeavors.
and expresses sincerewishes forhealthandhappiness in all of his future endeavors.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
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 101 Original 2026 Regular Session Kleinpeter Commends theHonorableJudgeAlvin BatisteJr.ontheoccasionofhis retirementasjudge of the 18th JDC and to recognize his distinguished service to the state of La.
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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 4/30/2026.

  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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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Who sponsors SR 101?
SR 101 is sponsored by Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2026. Enacted.
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