Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 64 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.

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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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 26, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HR 64 expands on the recognition of Johnnie Cochran, Jr.'s legacy by adding more detailed background about his life and achievements as a prominent lawyer and civil libertarian. Specifically, the updated text provides a rich narrative about his upbringing in Shreveport, the challenges he faced, and his inspiring journey to becoming a significant legal figure. This detailed acknowledgment emphasizes the importance of his contributions to civil rights and the legal profession, celebrating his impact on both his community and the nation.

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HLS 26RS-1737 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
64 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS COMMENDATIONS:
64 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS A RESOLUTION To commemorate the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.
Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.
A RESOLUTION To commemorate the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.
and Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-1737 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, Mr.
64 WHEREAS, Mr.
Cochran graduated from Loyola Law School on June 1, 1962, and began preparation for the California Bar Exam;
Cochran graduatedfrom Loyola Law School on June 1, 1962, and began preparation for the California Bar Exam;
and WHEREAS, Mr.
and Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
64 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Mr.
in December 1971, he made his closing arguments in defenseofStaffordandtheotherpartymembers on trial;
in December 1971, he made his closing arguments in defenseofStafford and the other partymembers on trial;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the LegislatureofLouisianadoesherebycommemoratethelegacyofShreveportnativeJohnnie Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-1737 ORIGINAL HR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the LegislatureofLouisianadoesherebycommemoratethelegacyofShreveportnativeJohnnie Cochran, Jr., and does hereby express enduring appreciation for his historic work as a trial lawyer and civil libertarian.
64 Cochran, Jr., and does hereby express enduring appreciation for his historic work as a trial lawyer and civil libertarian.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
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 64 Original 2026 Regular Session Walters Commemorates the legacy of Shreveport native Johnnie Cochran, Jr.
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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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HR 64?
HR 64 is sponsored by Joy Walters (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 64?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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