Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 397 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Reverend Monsignor Robert D. Massett on the occasion of his sixtieth Jubilee of Ordination

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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    In Committee
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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 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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In plain language

The bill commends Reverend Monsignor Robert D. Massett on his sixtieth Jubilee of Ordination.

This bill honors Reverend Monsignor Robert D. Massett for his sixty years of service in the clergy. It recognizes his contributions and celebrates his milestone anniversary.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 397 adds specific details about Reverend Monsignor Robert D. Massett's life and contributions, including his educational background, various church assignments, and recognition as "The Marryin' Priest." This information highlights his extensive service in the community and the impact he has made throughout his sixty years of ordination. These additions matter because they provide a fuller picture of his dedication and achievements, which enhances the commendation being given.

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HLS 26RS-6279 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
397 BY REPRESENTATIVE ILLG COMMENDATIONS:
397 BY REPRESENTATIVE ILLG A RESOLUTION To commend the Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
Commends the Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
Massett on the occasion of his sixtieth Jubilee of Ordination A RESOLUTION To commend the Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
his home churchparishwasSt.
his homechurchparishwasSt.
CeciliaCatholic Church, and he graduated as salutatorian of the Class of 1955 at HolyCross School;
Cecilia Catholic Church, and he graduated as salutatorian of the Class of 1955 at HolyCross School;
and WHEREAS, ReverendMonsignor Massett completed his religious education at the American College of the Immaculate Conception in Louvain, Belgium, and was ordained by Archbishop Hannan on June 11, 1966;
and WHEREAS, Reverend Monsignor Massett completed his religious education at the American College of the Immaculate Conception in Louvain, Belgium, and was ordained by Archbishop Hannan on June 11, 1966;
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and WHEREAS,ReverendMonsignorMassettcurrentlyservesasthepriestinresidence at Metairie Manor and has held this role since 2016;
397 WHEREAS,ReverendMonsignorMassettcurrentlyservesasthepriestinresidence at Metairie Manor and has held this role since 2016;
and WHEREAS, Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
and Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
397 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
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 397 Original 2026 Regular Session Illg Commends the Reverend Monsignor Robert D.
Massett on the occasion of his 60th Jubilee of Ordination.
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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

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 397?
HR 397 is sponsored by Jr., John R. Illg (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 397?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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