CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of James Mason Ballard, Sr.
HR 82 is a resolution expressing the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of James Mason Ballard, Sr. It acknowledges his life, dedicated service in the U.S. Navy, his 31-year career as an educator, and his commitment to his faith and community in Louisiana.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
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HR82 Original
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HR82 Enrolled
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Apr 29, 2025
MINOR
The bill was converted from a House Resolution draft to its Enrolled final version, which involves standard formatting updates and the addition of official signatures and page headers. There are no substantive policy changes, as the text of the resolution expressing condolences for James Mason Ballard, Sr. remains identical in meaning.
TECHNICAL
The document was finalized with the addition of 'ENROLLED' status, Speaker signatures, and standardized page numbering, while removing draft headers and the legislative digest.
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
1
Committee
0
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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John Wyble
RRepublican
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