COMMENDATIONS: Commends Bella Cervantes for her advocacy for childhood cancer awareness and positive impact on Louisiana
This bill is a commendation resolution that honors Bella Cervantes, a childhood cancer survivor and entrepreneur from Louisiana. It recognizes her for founding Brave Bella Bead Co., a business that uses proceeds to support childhood cancer awareness and research. The resolution formally acknowledges her resilience and positive impact on the community but does not create any 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 29, 2026
Last action Jun 2, 2026
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HR396 Original
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HR396 Enrolled
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Jun 1, 2026
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The bill was converted from a House Resolution to an Enrolled version, finalizing its text and removing the legislative digest. The substantive content remains unchanged, continuing to commend Bella Cervantes for her advocacy and entrepreneurial spirit.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'Digest' section and metadata headers found in the original draft, as these are informational summaries not part of the final law.
Standardized the document title and formatting to reflect its status as an Enrolled bill ready for signature.
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
P
Kim Coates
RRepublican
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