HR 221 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Lowder Baking Company on the occasion of opening a second location and expresses best wishes for continued success

HR 221 is a ceremonial resolution commending Lowder Baking Company for opening its second location in Ruston, Louisiana. It recognizes the bakery’s growth since its 2019 founding in Shreveport, highlighting its contributions to local employment, community engagement, and the economy of north Louisiana. The resolution formally expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives’ best wishes for the business’s continued success and prosperity. This is a non-binding expression of support with no policy or legal impact.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 27, 2025 Last action May 30, 2025
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What changed between versions

HR221 Original HR221 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 28, 2025
MINOR
The bill was converted from an original House Resolution draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant formatting changes, the addition of official signatures, and the removal of internal legislative notes. The substantive policy content remains identical, as both versions commend the Lowder Baking Company for opening a second location in Ruston.
Scope change
No change in scope; the bill's applicability and subject matter are identical in both versions.
TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative identifiers, page headers, and the digest section which explains that the text is not part of the law.

Added the 'ENROLLED' title, signature line for the Speaker of the House, and adjusted page numbering to reflect the final official version.

Reformatted the text layout to align with official enrolled bill standards, including shifting the resolution title and sponsor information.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
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May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Michael Melerine
RRepublican
LA
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