SR 14 Louisiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Joan Hatcher McCaskill on the occasion of her passing.

Senate Resolution 14 expresses the sincere condolences of the Louisiana Senate to the family and friends of Joan Hatcher McCaskill following her passing. A copy of this resolution will be transmitted to her family.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 14, 2025 Last action Apr 22, 2025

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SR14 Original → SR14 Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 22, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled, converting it from a draft Senate Resolution to an official legislative instrument. The text was significantly rewritten to replace a brief condolence statement with a detailed narrative honoring the deceased's life, including her family background, education, career, community service, and survivors. This change transforms the document from a simple expression of sympathy into a formal record of the individual's legacy.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution expanded from a generic expression of condolences to a specific tribute detailing the life and achievements of Joan Hatcher McCaskill.

TECHNICAL

The document title was updated from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED', indicating it has been approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for execution.

A detailed narrative was added describing the deceased's birth, parents, education at LSU, marriage, career teaching French, church leadership, community involvement, and passing details.

The original text was a short, generic statement of condolences without any biographical details or specific honors.

The footer was updated to include the 'President of the Senate' signature line, confirming final approval.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 15, 2025

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Apr 14, 2025

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors