Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 D cosponsors

SR 186 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, upon being named the 2026 Executive of the Year by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.

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 29, 2026. Enacted.

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

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

This resolution commends Renita Williams Thomas for being named 2026 Executive of the Year.

This resolution honors Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, for her recognition as the 2026 Executive of the Year by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. It acknowledges her achievements and contributions to the community.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill SR 186 expands on the recognition of Renita Williams Thomas, emphasizing not only her achievement of being named the 2026 Executive of the Year but also highlighting her significant contributions and leadership in caring for medically fragile children in Louisiana. It now includes details about her background as a pediatric nurse, her motivation to create a dedicated medical daycare center, and the positive impact her organization has had on families. This change is important because it provides a fuller picture of her accomplishments and the critical need she addresses, thus reinforcing the significance of her work in the community.

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SLS 26RS-4565 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
186 BY SENATORS BARROW AND SELDERS COMMENDATIONS.
186 BY SENATORS BARROW AND SELDERS A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, upon being named the Executive of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and to recognize her exceptional leadership, compassionate service, and enduring contributions to medically fragile children and families throughout Louisiana.
Commends and congratulates Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, uponbeingnamedthe2026ExecutiveoftheYearbyGreaterBatonRougeBusinessReport.
WHEREAS,shewasrecognizedattheannualBatonRougeBusinessAwards&Hall of Fame gala for her mission-driven leadership and outstanding advocacy for medically fragile children;
A RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, upon being named the 2026 Executive of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and to recognize her exceptional leadership, compassionate service, and enduring contributions to medically fragile children and families throughout Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Renita Williams Thomas, MSN, RN, has been named the 2026 Executive of the Year bythe Greater Baton Rouge Business Report;
and WHEREAS,shewasrecognizedattheannualBatonRougeBusinessAwards&Hall of Fame gala for her mission-driven leadership and outstanding advocacy for medically fragile children;
and WHEREAS, driven by a deep commitment to serving and supporting vulnerable children and their families, Renita founded "In Loving Arms Healthcare for Kids", a pediatric medical daycare center dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate, and skilled care in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children with complex Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-4565 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, driven by a deep commitment to serving and supporting vulnerable children and their families, Renita founded "In Loving Arms Healthcare for Kids", a pediatric medical daycare center dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate, and skilled care in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children with complex medical needs;
186 medical needs;
and WHEREAS, she has demonstrated an abiding commitment to community service, including serving on the Baton Rouge Community College Foundation Board, where she actively supports educational advancement and opportunities for future generations;
and WHEREAS, she has demonstrated an abiding commitment to community service, including serving on the Baton Rouge Community College Foundation Board, where she Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
186 ENROLLED actively supports educational advancement and opportunities for future generations;
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
186 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the 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.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 186 Original 2026 Regular Session Barrow Commends and congratulates Renita Williams Thomas upon being named the 2026 Executive of the Year byGreater Baton Rouge Business Report.
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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 6/2/2026.

  2. Read by title and adopted.

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

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Who sponsors SR 186?
SR 186 is sponsored by Larry Selders (Democrat) and Regina Barrow (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 29, 2026. Enacted.
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