SR 171 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Troy Carter, general manager of Chicken Shack restaurant, on his passing.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.
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11 sponsors
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In plain language
The bill expresses condolences for the passing of Troy Carter, a restaurant general manager.
This resolution conveys sympathies to the family and friends of Troy Carter, who was the general manager of Chicken Shack restaurant. It acknowledges his contributions and the loss felt by the community.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
42 added · 53 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SR 171 enhances the original resolution by including more detailed tributes to Troy Carter, such as his hobbies, his role at Chicken Shack, and the positive impact of his inspirational messages. These additions provide a fuller picture of his life and contributions, which may resonate more with the community and honor his legacy. This matters because it reflects the deep connection he had with the citizens of Baton Rouge and offers a heartfelt recognition of his unique influence.
SLS 26RS-4344 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
171 BY SENATORS SELDERS, BARROW, BARTHELEMY, BOUDREAUX, CARTER, DUPLESSIS, HARRIS,JACKSON-ANDREWS,HARRIS, JENKINS,JACKSON-ANDREWS,JENKINS, LUNEAU AND PRICE CONDOLENCES.A RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Troy Carter, general manager, and the voice for the Chicken Shack restaurant.
Expresses sincereand heartfeltcondolencesto the familyand friends of Troy Carter, general manager of Chicken Shack restaurant, on his passing.
A RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Troy Carter, general manager, and the voice for the Chicken Shack restaurant.
and WHEREAS, Troy was born on November 15, 1956 in Checotah, Oklahoma and enjoyed fishing, watching westernswestern shows and movies, reading the Bible, and dancing;
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171 ENROLLED WHEREAS,ChickenShack'sstaffgrievedhimbypostingonsocialmedia"Itiswith the heaviest heart that we inform our friends and familythat our dear familymember Troy Carter has gone to be with the Father.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 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.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 171 Original 2026 Regular Session Selders Expresses condolences upon the passing of TroyCarter, generalmanager, and the voice for the North Acadian ThruwayChicken Shack restaurant.
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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 6/2/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Edward J. Price · Cosponsor
- Jay Luneau · Cosponsor
- Sam Jenkins · Cosponsor
- Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews · Cosponsor
- Jimmy Harris · Cosponsor
- Royce Duplessis · Cosponsor
- Gary Carter · Cosponsor
- Gerald Boudreaux · Cosponsor
- Sidney Barthelemy II · Cosponsor
- Regina Barrow · Cosponsor
- Larry Selders · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Larry Selders Democrat
Co-sponsors (10)
- Edward J. Price Democrat
- Jay Luneau Democrat
- Sam Jenkins Democrat
- Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat
- Jimmy Harris Democrat
- Royce Duplessis Democrat
- Gary Carter Democrat
- Gerald Boudreaux Democrat
- Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat
- Regina Barrow Democrat
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 171?
- SR 171 is sponsored by Edward J. Price (Democrat), Jay Luneau (Democrat), Sam Jenkins (Democrat), Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews (Democrat), Jimmy Harris (Democrat), Royce Duplessis (Democrat), Gary Carter (Democrat), Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat), Sidney Barthelemy II (Democrat), Regina Barrow (Democrat), and Larry Selders (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SR 171?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 27, 2026. Enacted.
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