SR 45 — COMMENDATIONS: Commend and recognize Chris J. Roy Sr. for his years of distinguished public service and longstanding contributions to the legal profession.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 24, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 30, 2026.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
51 added · 67 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill SR 45 primarily involve removing introductory commendations and streamlining the text while adding specific acknowledgments of Chris J. Roy Sr.'s educational and professional achievements. The revised version maintains the focus on Mr. Roy's significant contributions to Louisiana's legal system but excludes some detailed procedural history. This simplification matters as it helps keep the tribute clear and focused on Mr. Roy's legacy without unnecessary complexity.
SLS 26RS-867 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
45 BY SENATOR LUNEAU COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION TocommendandrecognizeChrisJ.RoySr.forhisyearsofdistinguishedpublicserviceand longstanding contributions to the legal profession in Louisiana.
Commend and recognize Chris J.
Roy Sr.
for his years of distinguished public service and longstanding contributions to the legal profession.
A RESOLUTION TocommendandrecognizeChrisJ.RoySr.forhisyearsofdistinguishedpublicserviceand longstanding contributions to the legal profession in Louisiana.
is a distinguished graduate of Louisiana State University,whereheearnedhisundergraduatedegree,andsoonafter,in1959,wasawarded his Juris Doctor degree and in that same year, was admitted to practice law in the state of Louisiana,andsubsequentlyadmittedtopracticebeforetheUnitedStatesDistrictCourt,the UnitedUnitedStates States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth andEleventhCircuits,andtheand SupremeEleventh CourtCircuits, and theSupremeCourt of the United States;
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45 2008, or until such time as the vacancy is filled, whichever occurs sooner;
and WHEREAS,Mr.RoyhasfurtherdemonstratedexemplaryleadershipwithinthelegalPage profession,1 serving as president of the2 AlexandriaSR BarNO. Association from 1980 to 1981;
45 ENROLLED WHEREAS,Mr.Royhasfurtherdemonstratedexemplaryleadershipwithinthelegal profession, serving as president of the Alexandria Bar Association from 1980 to 1981;
Roy's civic and professional service extended beyond the courtroom, servingas a member of the Board ofofTrusteesof Trustees of the Paul M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and recognize Chris J.
PagePRESIDENT 2OF ofTHE 3SENATE SLSPage 26RS-8672 ORIGINALof SR2 NO.
45 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
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 45 Original 2026 Regular Session Luneau Commends and recognizes Chris J.
Roy Sr.
for his many years of distinguished service to the legal profession and to the citizens of the state of Louisiana.
Provides that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Chris J.
Roy Sr., as an expression of the Senate's highest regard and respect and extends best wishes for continued success.
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Action History
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.
Sponsors
- Jay Luneau · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jay Luneau Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors SR 45?
- SR 45 is sponsored by Jay Luneau (Democrat).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 24, 2026. Enacted.
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