COMMENDATIONS: Commemorating the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on the occasion of its twenty-fourth anniversary and its role in elevating Black excellence in film
This bill is a resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives that formally recognizes the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on its twenty-fourth anniversary. It honors the festival's founders, Stephanie and Floyd Rance, for creating a platform that showcases Black filmmakers and contributes to cinema, culture, and education. The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as a symbolic commendation to be sent to the festival's founders.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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HR113 Enrolled
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Apr 13, 2026
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The bill was converted from a House Resolution draft to its final Enrolled version, adding official signatures and formatting required for legal enactment. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival and its 24th anniversary, remains unchanged.
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Added the 'ENROLLED' header and Speaker of the House signature block required to finalize the bill for execution.
Removed the 'HLS' document identifier and the 'DIGEST' section, which are internal legislative summaries not required in the final enrolled text.
Adjusted line numbering and spacing to conform to the standard format of an enrolled legislative document.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joy Walters
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