CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates
This resolution expresses the condolences of the Louisiana House of Representatives on the death of Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates, a pediatrician and community leader from New Orleans. The bill honors her life by detailing her medical career, educational achievements, and extensive volunteer work in healthcare and philanthropy. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions and extends sympathy to her surviving family and friends.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 2, 2026
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MINOR
The document was converted from a draft House Resolution to its final enrolled version, which is the official form used to enact laws. The substantive text of the resolution, which expresses condolences for Dr. L'Isaa LaChandra Gates and details her life and achievements, remained unchanged. The primary changes involve formatting, the addition of an enrolled header, and the removal of a legislative digest that explains the bill's purpose but is not part of the law itself.
TECHNICAL
The document was renumbered and formatted to meet the official requirements for an enrolled bill, replacing the original draft header and page numbering.
An 'ENROLLED' header was added to the top of the document to signify its final, official status.
The 'DIGEST' section at the end, which provides a summary of the bill's intent, was removed as it is not part of the enacted law.
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 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Shaun Mena
DDemocratic
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