HR 297 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Breaux Bridge resident Jacob Lewis on being selected by Louisiana Public Broadcasting as the Louisiana representative in the PBS Kids series "America's Awesome Kids"

This resolution formally commends Jacob Lewis, a ten-year-old resident of Breaux Bridge, for being chosen to represent Louisiana in the PBS Kids series "America's Awesome Kids." The bill highlights his selection by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and celebrates his diverse interests, leadership roles at school, and upcoming appearance in a documentary episode featuring local culture. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action May 25, 2026

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HR297 Original → HR297 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, primarily changing the document title to indicate it has been approved by the Governor. The substantive content regarding the commendation of Jacob Lewis remains identical, though the enrolled version includes a signature line for the Speaker of the House and removes the legislative digest.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status, indicating final approval, and the legislative digest was removed as it is not part of the final law.

A signature line for the Speaker of the House of Representatives was added to the enrolled version.

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

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Committee

May 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors