Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 9 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 16, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill SR 9 now includes additional lines that highlight the life and accomplishments of Barbara Vastine Hughes, who passed away on January 11, 2026. The changes provide a more detailed tribute to her personal background, education, career, and the lasting impact she had on her community and family. This expansion matters because it honors her legacy and conveys the Senate’s respect and appreciation for her contributions, making the resolution more meaningful and personal.

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SLS 26RS-404 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
9 BY SENATOR FOIL CONDOLENCES.
9 BY SENATOR FOIL A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes, and to recognize her lifetime of service, faith, and dedication to her family and community.
Expresses the condolencesof the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes, and to recognize her lifetime of services, faith, and dedication to her family and community.
and WHEREAS, born on August 31, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Marvin and Ethel Vastine, Barbarawas raised with values that guided her lifelong dedication to family, faith, and service;
and WHEREAS, born on August 31, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Marvin and Ethel Vastine, Barbara was raised with values that guided her lifelong dedication to family, faith, and service;
Hughes Jr., on a blind date, and Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-404 ORIGINAL SR NO.
Hughes Jr., on a blind date, and their marriage in 1980 marked the beginning of a loving and enduring partnership;
9 their marriage in 1980 marked the beginning of a loving and enduring partnership;
and WHEREAS,herloveofpeople,events,andhistory,togetherwithherhusband'slove ofaviation, shaped a life filled with sharedadventuresandextensivetravelfosteringlasting friendships both at home and abroad;
and WHEREAS,herloveofpeople,events,andhistory,togetherwithherhusband'slove ofaviation,shapedalife filled with shared adventuresand extensivetravelfosteringlasting friendships both at home and abroad;
herparents,MarvinandEthelVastine;andhersister,SandraDennis andherhusband,Jack;
herparents,MarvinandEthelVastine;andhersister,SandraDennisandherhusband,Jack;
and WHEREAS, she is survived by her brother, Boone Vastine and his wife, Carolyn;
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
9 ENROLLED WHEREAS, she is survived by her brother, Boone Vastine and his wife, Carolyn;
Rebecca Adcock;herstepdaughter,NancyReadingerandherchildren,AlexaAlexanderandAndrew Readinger;herstepson,JeffHughesandhis wife,Tammy, and his children, Jessica Stewart and her husband, Chad, and Campbell Hughes and his wife, Amy Paige;
Rebecca Adcock;herstepdaughter,NancyReadingerandherchildren,AlexaAlexanderandAndrew Readinger;herstepson,JeffHughesandhis wife, Tammy, and his children,JessicaStewart and her husband, Chad, and Campbell Hughes and his wife, Amy Paige;
and WHEREAS, Barbara leaves behind a legacyof service and will be remembered for her warmth, wit, and sincere interest in others, qualities that enriched the lives of all who knew her.
and WHEREAS, Barbara leaves behind a legacy of service and will be remembered for her warmth, wit, and sincere interest in others, qualities that enriched the lives of all who knew her.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate 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 9 Original 2026 Regular Session Foil Expresses condolences upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.
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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 3/12/2026.

  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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Who sponsors SR 9?
SR 9 is sponsored by Franklin J. Foil (Republican).
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