Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 248 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish

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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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 07, 2026.

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In plain language

This bill commends Michelle Woodfork on her election as sheriff of Orleans Parish.

HR 248 recognizes and honors Michelle Woodfork for being elected sheriff of Orleans Parish. It is a formal commendation acknowledging her achievement.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HR 248 has been amended to include a detailed resolution commending Michelle Woodfork on her election as sheriff of Orleans Parish. The updated version highlights her career achievements, including her interim leadership of the New Orleans Police Department and her goals for improving jail facilities. This matters because it not only celebrates her election but also underscores her commitment to reform and community safety, emphasizing her role as a leader dedicated to positive change in the parish.

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HLS 26RS-4982 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
248 BY REPRESENTATIVE MANDIE LANDRY COMMENDATIONS:
248 BY REPRESENTATIVE MANDIE LANDRY A RESOLUTION To commend Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish.
Commends Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish A RESOLUTION To commend Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish.
and WHEREAS, Sheriff Woodfork has pledged to build a culture where jail staff are supported, respected, and equipped to do their jobs with professionalism, pride, and confidence;sheis committed to treatingparish prisoners with dignity,fairness,andrespect;
and WHEREAS, Sheriff Woodfork has pledged to build a culture where jail staff are supported, respected, and equipped to do their jobs with professionalism, pride, and confidence;sheis committed to treatingparishprisoners with dignity, fairness,andrespect;
and WHEREAS, OrleansParish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork is deserving of recognition for her commitment to serving the citizens of the parish with integrity and leading with accountability.
and WHEREAS, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodfork is deserving of recognition for her commitment to serving the citizens of the parish with integrity and leading with accountability.
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248 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish;
248 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish;
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 248 Original 2026 Regular Session Mandie Landry Commends Michelle Woodfork on her election to the office of sheriff of Orleans Parish.
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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. Read by title, adopted.

  3. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 248?
HR 248 is sponsored by Mandie Landry (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 248?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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