HCR 44 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser"
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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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 14, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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25 sponsors
1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (21 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.
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Mixed recorded votes
1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
30 added · 38 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to HCR 44 include the addition of several lines that highlight specific achievements and the broader impact of Emile Myers’ "Hot Cocoa Fundraiser." The resolution now emphasizes how the fundraiser has raised over $100,000 for various local charities and recognizes Emile’s influence in inspiring community involvement and future young philanthropists. This matters because it not only honors Emile’s contributions but also encourages a culture of giving and leadership among youth in the community.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-1501 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
44 BY REPRESENTATIVES SPELL, BEAULLIEU, BOUDREAUX, BOURRIAQUE, BOYER, BRYANT, CARLSON, CHASSION, DEVILLIER, HEBERT, CHANCE HENRY, AND JACOB LANDRY AND SENATORS ABRAHAM, ALLAIN, BOUDREAUX, CLOUD, HENSGENS, KLEINPETER, LAMBERT, MIGUEZ, MILLER, PRICE, REESE, AND STINE COMMENDATIONS:A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser".
Commends Emile Myersonthesuccessofhis annualphilanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser".
and WHEREAS, over the past seven years, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser" has grown into a beloved annual holidayevent;holidayevent;the stand has raised over one hundred thousand dollars tobenefitnumerouslocalnonprofitorganizations,includingSt.JosephDiner,Boys &Girls ClubofAcadiana,CatholicCharitiesofAcadiana,AmericanCancerSociety,JuniorLeague of Lafayette, and others;
the stand has raised over one hundredthousanddollars tobenefitnumerouslocalnonprofitorganizations,includingSt.JosephDiner,Boys &Girls ClubofAcadiana,CatholicCharitiesofAcadiana,AmericanCancerSociety,JuniorLeague of Lafayette, and others;
and WHEREAS, Emile plans to pass his fundraiser on to the next generation of young philanthropists, and he is committed to serving as a mentor to help the event continue to grow,inspireservice,andstrengthenthespiritofgenerositywithingrow,inspireservice,andstrengthenthespirit ofgenerositywithin thecommunityforyears to come;
and PageWHEREAS, 1it is most fitting to recognize Emile Myers for his remarkable compassion, leadership,and commitment to improvingthe lives of 2others HLSand 26RS-1501to ORIGINALhonor HCRhim NO.for demonstrating the profound impact that the state's youth can have when they choose to lead with their hearts.
44Page WHEREAS,1 it is most fitting to recognize Emile Myers for his remarkable compassion, leadership,and commitment to improving the lives of others2 andHCR toNO. honor him for demonstrating the profound impact that the state's youth can have when they choose to lead with their hearts.
44 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Emile Myers on the success of his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot CocoaFundraiser"anddoesherebyextendenduringappreciationforhis lastingcommunity impact and continued legacy of youth-led service.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HCR 44 Original 2026 Regular Session Spell Commends Emile Myers on the successof his annual philanthropic endeavor, "Emile's Hot Cocoa Fundraiser".
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Action History
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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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Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Received from the Senate without amendments.
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Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
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Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
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Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Jeremy Stine · Cosponsor
- Mike Reese · Cosponsor
- Edward J. Price · Cosponsor
- Thomas A. Pressly · Cosponsor
- Gregory A. Miller · Cosponsor
- Blake Miguez · Cosponsor
- Eddie J. Lambert · Cosponsor
- Caleb Kleinpeter · Cosponsor
- Bob Hensgens · Cosponsor
- Heather Cloud · Cosponsor
- Gerald Boudreaux · Cosponsor
- Robert Allain · Cosponsor
- Mark Abraham · Cosponsor
- Jacob Jules Landry · Cosponsor
- Chance Keith Henry · Cosponsor
- Troy Jude Hebert · Cosponsor
- Phillip DeVillier · Cosponsor
- Tehmi Jahi Chassion · Cosponsor
- Josh Carlson · Cosponsor
- Marcus Anthony Bryant · Cosponsor
- Chad Michael Boyer · Cosponsor
- Ryan Bourriaque · Cosponsor
- Doyle Boudreaux · Cosponsor
- Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu IV · Cosponsor
- Annie Spell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 122 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Annie Spell Republican
Co-sponsors (24)
- Jeremy Stine Republican
- Mike Reese Republican
- Edward J. Price Democrat
- Thomas A. Pressly Republican
- Gregory A. Miller Republican
- Blake Miguez Republican
- Eddie J. Lambert Republican
- Caleb Kleinpeter Republican
- Bob Hensgens Republican
- Heather Cloud Republican
- Gerald Boudreaux Democrat
- Robert Allain Republican
- Mark Abraham Republican
- Jacob Jules Landry Republican
- Chance Keith Henry Republican
- Troy Jude Hebert Republican
- Phillip DeVillier Republican
- Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat
- Josh Carlson Republican
- Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat
- Chad Michael Boyer Republican
- Ryan Bourriaque Republican
- Doyle Boudreaux Republican
- IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican
Not signed on (122)
122 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 122 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Democrat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| % of votes cast | 33% | 0% | 0% | 67% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| Edward J. Price | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gary Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jay Luneau | Democrat | Yea |
| Jimmy Harris | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews | Democrat | Yea |
| Larry Selders | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Barrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Royce Duplessis | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sam Jenkins | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sidney Barthelemy II | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Yea |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Not Voting |
| Beth Mizell | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Miguez | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bob Hensgens | Republican | Yea |
| Brach Jerad Myers | Republican | Not Voting |
| Caleb Kleinpeter | Republican | Not Voting |
| Eddie J. Lambert | Republican | Not Voting |
| Franklin J. Foil | Republican | Yea |
| Glen Womack | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory A. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Heather Cloud | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeremy Stine | Republican | Yea |
| John C. "Jay" Morris | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jr., William "Bill" Wheat | Republican | Not Voting |
| Kirk Talbot | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Abraham | Republican | Not Voting |
| Michael "Big Mike" Fesi | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mike Reese | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick Connick | Republican | Not Voting |
| Patrick McMath | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rick Edmonds | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robert "Bob" Owen | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robert Allain | Republican | Not Voting |
| Stewart Jr. Cathey | Republican | Not Voting |
| Thomas A. Pressly | Republican | Not Voting |
| Valarie Hodges | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| Edward J. Price | Democrat | Yea |
| Gary Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Gerald Boudreaux | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Luneau | Democrat | Yea |
| Jimmy Harris | Democrat | Yea |
| Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Larry Selders | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina Barrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Royce Duplessis | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Jenkins | Democrat | Yea |
| Sidney Barthelemy II | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Yea |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Beth Mizell | Republican | Yea |
| Blake Miguez | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bob Hensgens | Republican | Yea |
| Brach Jerad Myers | Republican | Yea |
| Caleb Kleinpeter | Republican | Yea |
| Eddie J. Lambert | Republican | Yea |
| Franklin J. Foil | Republican | Yea |
| Glen Womack | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory A. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Heather Cloud | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeremy Stine | Republican | Yea |
| John C. "Jay" Morris | Republican | Yea |
| Jr., William "Bill" Wheat | Republican | Yea |
| Kirk Talbot | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Abraham | Republican | Yea |
| Michael "Big Mike" Fesi | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Reese | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Connick | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick McMath | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rick Edmonds | Republican | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Owen | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Allain | Republican | Yea |
| Stewart Jr. Cathey | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas A. Pressly | Republican | Yea |
| Valarie Hodges | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HCR 44?
- HCR 44 is sponsored by Jeremy Stine (Republican), Mike Reese (Republican), Edward J. Price (Democrat), Thomas A. Pressly (Republican), Gregory A. Miller (Republican), Blake Miguez (Republican), Eddie J. Lambert (Republican), Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican), Bob Hensgens (Republican), Heather Cloud (Republican), Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat), Robert Allain (Republican), Mark Abraham (Republican), Jacob Jules Landry (Republican), Chance Keith Henry (Republican), Troy Jude Hebert (Republican), Phillip DeVillier (Republican), Tehmi Jahi Chassion (Democrat), Josh Carlson (Republican), Marcus Anthony Bryant (Democrat), Chad Michael Boyer (Republican), Ryan Bourriaque (Republican), Doyle Boudreaux (Republican), IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu (Republican), and Annie Spell (Republican).
- What is the current status of HCR 44?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 01, 2026. Enacted.
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