Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 396 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana

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This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

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In plain language

The bill commends Bella Cervantes for her work in childhood cancer awareness.

This bill recognizes Bella Cervantes for her advocacy in promoting awareness about childhood cancer. It honors her positive contribution to the state of Louisiana.

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What changed in the latest version

36 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The legislative amendment to Bill HR 396 adds a detailed commendation for Bella Cervantes, highlighting her journey as a childhood cancer survivor, her entrepreneurial efforts with Brave Bella Bead Co., and her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness. The additional lines paint a fuller picture of Bella's struggles and triumphs, emphasizing not only her personal story but also the positive impact her business has on raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. This change matters because it celebrates an inspiring local figure, potentially motivating others to support similar causes and recognize the resilience of young individuals facing adversity.

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HLS 26RS-6278 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
396 BY REPRESENTATIVE COATES COMMENDATIONS:
396 BY REPRESENTATIVE COATES A RESOLUTION To commend Bella Cervantes, founder of Brave Bella Bead Co., for her courage, entrepreneurialspirit,advocacyforchildhoodcancerawareness,andpositiveimpact on the state of Louisiana and beyond.
Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacyfor childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana A RESOLUTION To commend Bella Cervantes, founder of Brave Bella Bead Co., for her courage, entrepreneurialspirit,advocacyforchildhoodcancerawareness,andpositiveimpact on the state of Louisiana and beyond.
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and WHEREAS, a portion of the proceeds from Brave Bella Bead Co.
396 WHEREAS, a portion of the proceeds from Brave Bella Bead Co.
sales supports childhoodcancerawarenessandresearch,includingcausesconnectedtoSt.
sales supports childhood cancerawarenessand research,includingcausesconnectedtoSt.JudeChildren's Research Hospital, where Bella continues to receive care;
JudeChildren's Research Hospital, where Bella continues to receive care;
and WHEREAS, Bella continues to use her platform to encourage others to never give up on their dreams and to remain faithful and determined through life's challenges;
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396 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Bella continues to use her platform to encourage others to never give up on their dreams and to remain faithful and determined through life's challenges;
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 396 Original 2026 Regular Session Coates Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacyfor childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on the state of La.
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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 · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 396?
HR 396 is sponsored by Kimberly Landry Coates (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 396?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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