Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 395 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of a sorority chapter in New Orleans.

The bill officially recognizes and commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This acknowledgment highlights the chapter's contributions and significance in the community.

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What changed in the latest version

55 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HR 395 adds more detail and context to a resolution commemorating the ninetieth anniversary of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This new version highlights the chapter's founding members, past leaders, and their significant contributions to the community and the sorority’s mission. These additions matter because they honor the legacy of the women involved and celebrate their ongoing impact on education and civic engagement in the Greater New Orleans area.

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HLS 26RS-6238 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
395 BY REPRESENTATIVE NEWELL COMMENDATIONS:
395 BYREPRESENTATIVESNEWELL,BILLINGS,CHASSION,FISHER,KNOX,LYONS, MARCELLE, MURRAY, TAYLOR, AND WALTERS A RESOLUTION Tocommemoratetheninetiethanniversaryofthe1936charteroftheNewOrleansAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Commemorates the ninetieth anniversary of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
A RESOLUTION Tocommemoratetheninetiethanniversaryofthe1936charteroftheNewOrleansAlumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
the sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Page 1 of 3 HLS 26RS-6238 ORIGINAL HR NO.
the sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust is economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement;
395 Thrust is economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement;
and WHEREAS, theNewOrleansAlumnaeChapterhasorganizednineserviceprojects that havepositivelyimpactedcitizensin theparishesofOrleans,Jefferson,andSt.
and WHEREAS, theNewOrleansAlumnaeChapterhasorganizednineserviceprojects that havepositivelyimpactedcitizensin theparishesofOrleans,Jefferson,and St.
suchprogramsincludegatheringtoworshipandveneratingtheChristianprinciplesonwhich the sororitywasfounded,sharingstories,recordingreflections,andpreservingthe chapter's history;
suchprogramsincludegatheringtoworshipandveneratingtheChristianprinciplesonwhich thesororitywasfounded,sharingstories, recordingreflections,andpreservingthechapter's Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
therearemorethansevenhundredactivememberswhoseindividualactsof service benefit the community at large;
395 ENROLLED history;
and WHEREAS,theNewOrleansAlumnaeChapterhasgeneratedmillions ofdollarsin economic activity and brought thousands of visitors to New Orleans by hosting three regionalconferencesandthreenationalconventions;thechapterhasawardedmorethanfive hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in the Greater New Orleans area and sponsored numerous signature programs designed to develop local youth;
therearemorethansevenhundred activememberswhoseindividual actsofservice benefit the community at large;
and WHEREAS,theNewOrleansAlumnaeChapterhasgeneratedmillionsofdollarsin economic activity and brought thousands of visitors to New Orleans by hosting three regionalconferencesandthreenationalconventions;thechapterhasawardedmorethanfive hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in the Greater New Orleans area and sponsored numerous signature programs designed to develop local youth;
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SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
395 DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
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 395 Original 2026 Regular Session Newell Commemorates the 90th anniversaryof the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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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 · 9 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 395?
HR 395 is sponsored by Joy Walters (Democrat), Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat), Ed Murray (Democrat), C. Denise Marcelle (Democrat), Rodney Lyons (Democrat), Alonzo L. Knox (Democrat), Adrian Fisher (Democrat), Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat), Beth Anne Billings (Republican), and Candace N. Newell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 395?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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