CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the tragic loss of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana
This bill is a resolution expressing the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the tragic deaths of eight young children in Shreveport. It formally acknowledges the loss of Mar'Kaydon Pugh, Sariahh Snow, Khedarrion Snow, Braylon Snow, Layla Pugh, Kayla Pugh, Shayla Elkins, and Jayla Elkins, who were all students at various local schools. The text describes each child briefly by name, age, and school, and concludes by offering comfort to their families and friends.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 11, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was transitioned from an original House Resolution draft to its final enrolled version, which includes a complete update of the sponsoring Representatives list to reflect the official roster. The substantive content, including the expression of condolences for the eight children who passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana, remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
The list of sponsoring Representatives was updated from a small group to a comprehensive list of over 100 members, reflecting the final enrolled version of the bill.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 102 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tammy Phelps
DDemocratic
Co
Adrian Fisher
DDemocratic
Co
Aimee Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Alonzo Knox
DDemocratic
Co
Annie Spell
RRepublican
Co
Barbara Carpenter
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Freiberg
RRepublican
Co
Beau Beaullieu
RRepublican
Co
BA
Beryl Amedée
RRepublican
Co
Beth Billings
RRepublican
Co
Brett Geymann
RRepublican
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