HR 361 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes three Louisiana students selected as the 2026 Students of the Year by the state Department of Education. The measure specifically honors Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le for their achievements in elementary, middle, and high school categories, respectively. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives acknowledges the students' academic excellence, leadership roles, and community service without altering any laws or policies. The text serves as a public record of appreciation for the individuals rather than a change to legislative procedures.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 27, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

HR361 Original → HR361 Enrolled · 1 edit · May 28, 2026

MINOR

The document changed from a draft House Resolution to an Enrolled version, which is the final, signed legislative text. The substantive content regarding the commendation of three specific students remains identical, but the formatting was standardized to include official headers, page numbers, and a signature block for the Speaker of the House.

TECHNICAL

The document was formatted from a draft version with page headers and a legislative digest to the official Enrolled version, which includes the Speaker's signature block and removes the digest.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

May 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor