HR 305 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Chris Hannah for his contributions to the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture
Last action — Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 25, 2026.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
The bill commends Chris Hannah for his contributions to the bar industry and cocktail culture.
This bill formally recognizes Chris Hannah for his significant impact on the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture. It serves to honor his work and contributions within this field.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
37 added · 46 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HR 305 includes additional lines that provide detailed commendations for Chris Hannah's significant contributions to the American bar industry and cocktail culture. It highlights his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the cocktail scene, detailing his work at the French 75 Bar and the establishment of Jewel of the South. These additions offer a fuller recognition of his impact and achievements, emphasizing his dedication to both tradition and innovation in cocktail making. This matters because it celebrates an influential figure in the hospitality sector, providing inspiration and acknowledgment to those within the industry.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-5528 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
305 BY REPRESENTATIVE KNOX COMMENDATIONS:A RESOLUTION To commend Chris Hannah for his contributions to the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture.
Commends Chris Hannahforhis contributions to theAmericanbar industry and North American cocktail culture A RESOLUTION To commend Chris Hannah for his contributions to the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture.
and WHEREAS, Chris's work at the French 75 Bar was defined by his unwavering commitment tobalance,technique,andhospitality,qualitiestobalance,technique,and hospitality,qualities thathavebecomehallmarksof his career;
and PageWHEREAS, 1in 2019, Chris co-foundedJewel of 2the HLSSouth, 26RS-5528abarandrestaurantthat ORIGINALquickly earned international acclaim and enjoys a near-permanent ranking in both The Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
305 WHEREAS,ENROLLED in 2019, Chris co-foundedJewel of the South, a bar andrestaurantthat quickly earned international acclaim and enjoys a near-permanent ranking in both The World's 50 Best Bars and North America's 50 Best Bars lists;
and WHEREAS, Chris Hannah is a titan of the hospitalityandhospitality and cocktail industries and is most deserving of recognition for his outstanding career.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Chris Hannah for his contributions to the AmericanbarAmericanbarindustryand industryandNorth NorthAmericancocktailcultureAmericancocktail culture and does herebyextendherebyextendsincere sincere wishes that he remain prosperous in all of his endeavors.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 305 Original 2026 Regular Session Knox Commends Chris Hannah for his contributions to the American bar industry and North American cocktail culture.
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Action History
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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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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Read by title, adopted.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Alonzo L. Knox · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Alonzo L. Knox Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HR 305?
- HR 305 is sponsored by Alonzo L. Knox (Democrat).
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- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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