Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HR 156 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kirby Shawn Dawson

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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    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 April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 20, 2026.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HR 156 adds a more detailed tribute to Kirby Shawn Dawson, who passed away, highlighting his career in law enforcement and his deep commitment to the community. It includes specific mentions of his roles, achievements, and personal life, emphasizing his dedication to the youth through the D.A.R.E. Program and his loving family. This matters because it honors Mr. Dawson's legacy by providing a fuller picture of his impact on both his community and family, reflecting the values of service and leadership that are important to the House of Representatives.

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HLS 26RS-3466 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
156 BY REPRESENTATIVES WALTERS, JACKSON, AND PHELPS CONDOLENCES:
156 BY REPRESENTATIVES WALTERS, JACKSON, AND PHELPS A RESOLUTION ToexpressthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesuponthedeathofKirbyShawn Dawson.
ExpressesthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesonthedeath of Kirby Shawn Dawson A RESOLUTION ToexpressthecondolencesoftheHouseofRepresentativesuponthedeathofKirbyShawn Dawson.
he possessed a special gift for connectingwithyoungpeopleandalwaystooktimetoencourage,uplift, andspeaktothem;
he possessed a special gift for connectingwithyoungpeopleandalwaystooktime toencourage,uplift,andspeaktothem;
Dawson cared deeplyabout his community and found purpose in serving the people around him;
Dawson cared deeply about his community and found purpose in serving the people around him;
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156 WHEREAS, Kirby was a devoted husband to his wife, Tasha Dawson, with whom he shared more than twenty-eight years of love, laughter, and partnership;
156 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Kirby was a devoted husband to his wife, Tasha Dawson, with whom he shared more than twenty-eight years of love, laughter, and partnership;
and WHEREAS, KirbyShawn Dawson was an inspiring communityservant, and while he will be deeply missed, his legacy of love shall live on in the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known and loved him.
and WHEREAS, KirbyShawn Dawson was an inspiring community servant, and while he will be deeply missed, his legacy of love shall live on in the hearts and minds of those who were privileged to have known and loved him.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
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 156 Original 2026 Regular Session Walters Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Kirby Shawn Dawson.
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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 · 2 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (144)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 156?
HR 156 is sponsored by Tammy T. Phelps (Democrat), Steven Jackson (Democrat), and Joy Walters (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 156?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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