Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SR 4 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lana Grace Overton on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.

Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/12/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 16, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill provides a more detailed commendation for Lana Grace Overton, recognizing her achievements as the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School. It adds specific information about her academic success, including her impressive grade point average and ACT scores, as well as her extensive volunteer work and leadership roles in school organizations. This elaboration highlights her dedication and accomplishments, making the resolution more meaningful and celebratory. Recognizing students like Lana not only honors their hard work but also inspires others in the community.

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SLS 26RS-228 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
4 BY SENATOR HODGES COMMENDATIONS.
4 BY SENATOR HODGES A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Lana Grace Overton on being selected as the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
Commends Lana Grace Overton on being selected "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Lana Grace Overton on being selected the 2025-2026 "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
and WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton achieved an exemplary academic record, earning a weighted grade point average of 4.41 and an unweighted grade point average of 4.0, placing her among the top students of her graduating class;
and WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton achieved an exemplaryacademic record, earning a weighted grade point average of 4.41 and an unweighted grade point average of 4.0, placing her among the top students of her graduating class;
and WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton has been an active member of numerous school organizations and has held leadership roles in clubs focused on promoting volunteerism, Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-228 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton has been an active member of numerous school organizations and has held leadership roles in clubs focused on promoting volunteerism, school improvement, and positive student engagement;
4 school improvement, and positive student engagement;
and WHEREAS, beyond her academic and service commitments, Lana Grace Overton maintainsawell-roundedlifestyle,enjoyingoutdooractivitiessuchashiking,kayaking,and running, as well as reading and drawing, reflecting balance, creativity, and personal discipline;
and WHEREAS, beyond her academic and service commitments, Lana Grace Overton maintainsawell-roundedlifestyle,enjoyingoutdooractivitiessuchashiking,kayaking,and running,aswellasreadinganddrawing,reflectingherlife'sbalance,creativity,andpersonal discipline;
and WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton plans to attend Louisiana State University in the fall to study biology, with the goal of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, a path that aligns with her academic strengths and demonstrated commitment to animal care and community service;
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4 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Lana Grace Overton plans to attend Louisiana State University in the fall to study biology, with the goal of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, a path that aligns with her academic strengths and demonstrated commitment to animal care and community service;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend and congratulate Lana Grace Overton on being selected the 2025- 2026 "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebycommend and congratulate Lana Grace Overton on beingselectedas the 2025- "Student of the Year" at Denham Springs High School in Livingston Parish.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate 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 4 Original 2026 Regular Session Hodges CommendsLanaGraceOvertononbeingselected"StudentoftheYear"atDenhamSprings High School in Livingston Parish.
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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 on 3/12/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

  3. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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Not signed on (146)

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SR 4 is sponsored by Valarie Hodges (Republican).
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