Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR 119 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida

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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 April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 15, 2026.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 119 now includes a detailed tribute to Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, highlighting her significant achievements and contributions to her community. This amendment adds context to her legacy, including her historic leadership role as the first Black and Haitian-American female commissioner of Coral Springs and her dedication to environmental justice and community resilience. By sharing these details, the resolution not only expresses condolences but also honors Ms. Metayer's impactful work, helping others understand her importance to the community and the broader issues she championed.

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HLS 26RS-3097 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
119 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS CONDOLENCES:
119 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida A RESOLUTION To express the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer of Coral Springs, Florida.
and Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-3097 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS, Ms.
119 WHEREAS, Ms.
Metayer was guided by her core values of community service, philanthropy, andstewardship,andshesoughttoamplifythevoicesofallcitizensandwork towards a better future for Coral Springs;
Metayer was guided by her core values of community service, philanthropy, andstewardship,andshesought to amplifythevoicesofallcitizensandwork towards a better future for Coral Springs;
and WHEREAS, in addition to Ms.
and Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
Metayer's responsibilities as vice mayor, she served asacommissionliaisontoseveralcommittees,includingtheAccessibilityAdvisoryGroup, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Charter School Advisory Board and Board of Directors, Environmental Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Authority, Multicultural AdvisoryCommittee, Broward League of Cities, and the Broward CountyClimate Change Task Force;
119 ENROLLED WHEREAS, in addition to Ms.
Metayer's responsibilities as vice mayor, she served asacommissionliaisontoseveralcommittees,includingtheAccessibilityAdvisoryGroup, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Charter School Advisory Board and Board of Directors, Environmental Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Authority, Multicultural AdvisoryCommittee, Broward League of Cities, and the Broward County Climate Change Task Force;
Metayer was a member of the Utilities, Natural Resources, and Public WorksCommittee, whichis aFlorida League ofCities legislativecommittee,andan executive board member for Avanse Ansanm and Friends of the Earth, and she was appointed to the Florida League of Cities' 2025-2026 Federal Action Strike Team;
Metayer was a member of the Utilities, Natural Resources, and Public WorksCommittee, whichis aFloridaLeagueofCities legislative committee, andan executive board member for Avanse Ansanm and Friends of the Earth, and she was appointed to the Florida League of Cities' 2025-2026 Federal Action Strike Team;
she was listed on the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce's Top 20 Under 40, receivedthe United Nations Clean Water AdvocacyAward, and was inducted into the CLEO Institute Leadership Circle;
she was listed on the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce's Top 20 Under 40, received the United Nations Clean Water AdvocacyAward, and was inducted into the CLEO Institute Leadership Circle;
although her life was tragically cut short, her outstanding professional achievements and Page 2 of 3 HLS 26RS-3097 ORIGINAL HR NO.
although her life was tragically cut short, her outstanding professional achievements and extensive legacyof dedicated public service shall live in perpetuityin the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known, loved, and served alongside her.
119 extensive legacyof dedicated public service shall live in perpetuityin the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known, loved, and served alongside her.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Nancy Metayer;doesherebyrecognize her trailblazingachievementas the first Black and Haitian- American female commissioner of Coral Springs;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express heartfelt condolences on the death of Nancy Metayer;does herebyrecognize her trailblazingachievementas the first Black andHaitian- American female commissioner of Coral Springs;
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
Itconstitutes 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 119 Original 2026 Regular Session Walters Expresses the condolencesof the House of Representativeson the death of NancyMetayer.
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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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Who sponsors HR 119?
HR 119 is sponsored by Joy Walters (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 119?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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