HR 379 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le
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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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 29, 2026.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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In plain language
The bill commends Melissa An Le as Louisiana's 2026 High School Student of the Year.
This bill recognizes Melissa An Le for her achievements as the 2026 High School Student of the Year in Louisiana. It is a formal commendation from the state legislature acknowledging her accomplishments.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
31 added · 39 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of HR 379 now formally recognizes Melissa An Le as the Louisiana High School Student of the Year, while removing some repetitive details about the commendation. This change simplifies the language and highlights Melissa's accomplishments, like her leadership roles and advocacy for STEM education. This matters because it brings attention to her achievements and serves to inspire other students in Louisiana.
HLSENROLLED 26RS-6210 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
379 BY REPRESENTATIVES PHELPS AND TURNER COMMENDATIONS:A RESOLUTION To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le.
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379 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le;
DIGESTSPEAKER ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislativeOF Services.THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 379 Original 2026 Regular Session Phelps Commends La.
Dept.
of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le.
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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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Read by title, adopted.
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Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Sponsors
- Christopher Turner · Cosponsor
- Tammy T. Phelps · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Tammy T. Phelps Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Christopher Turner Republican
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HR 379?
- HR 379 is sponsored by Christopher Turner (Republican) and Tammy T. Phelps (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR 379?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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