Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SR 151 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.

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    To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 25, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill expresses condolences for the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.

This bill sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick who has passed away. It acknowledges the loss and honors her memory.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

56 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SR 151 adds several details highlighting the life and accomplishments of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick, who passed away in May 2026. It provides a more comprehensive tribute, including her early musical talent, academic achievements, and involvement in community and educational organizations. These additions matter because they honor her legacy and contributions to the Baton Rouge community and the state of Louisiana, offering a fuller picture of her impact and the loss felt by her passing.

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SLS 26RS-3701 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
151 BY SENATOR FOIL CONDOLENCES.
151 BY SENATOR FOIL A RESOLUTION To express the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
A RESOLUTION To express the sincere heartfelt and condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
and WHEREAS, while attendingLouisiana State University, she was an active member Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-3701 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, while attending Louisiana State University, she was an active member of Chi Omega sorority serving as an officer and participating in Angel Flight, ultimately rising to the rank of national commander;
151 of Chi Omega sorority serving as an officer and participating in Angel Flight, ultimately rising to the rank of national commander;
and WHEREAS, Kaygraduatedwith her first degreefromLouisianaStateUniversityin 1968, thesameyearherbrothercompletedLSU LawSchool, anddesiredto followhim into the legal profession;
and WHEREAS, Kaygraduatedwith herfirstdegreefromLouisiana State Universityin 1968, thesame yearherbrothercompletedLSU LawSchool, anddesiredtofollowhim into the legal profession;
and WHEREAS, her early legal career with East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Ossie Brown included distinguishing herself as the "go-to" person for matters before the state appellate courts and the Louisiana Supreme Court on behalf of the District Attorney;
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
151 ENROLLED WHEREAS, her early legal career with East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Ossie Brown included distinguishing herself as the "go-to" person for matters before the state appellate courts and the Louisiana Supreme Court on behalf of the District Attorney;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-3701 ORIGINAL SR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana extendsitsdeepestsympathyandheartfeltcondolencestothefamilyandlovedonesofEdith Kay Kirkpatrick.
151 extendsitsdeepestsympathyandheartfeltcondolencestothefamilyandlovedonesofEdith Kay Kirkpatrick.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate 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 151 Original 2026 Regular Session Foil Expresses condolences upon the passing of Edith Kay Kirkpatrick.
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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.

  2. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

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Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 151?
SR 151 is sponsored by Jay Luneau (Democrat) and Franklin J. Foil (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 151?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 25, 2026. Enacted.
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