SCR 26 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of John Norman Gallaspy.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's sincere condolences to the family of John Norman Gallaspy, who passed away on March 21, 2026. The document outlines Gallaspy's life achievements, including his service in the Korean War, his career as a lawyer, and his contributions to the Bogalusa community. It formally recognizes his legacy and directs a copy of the resolution to be sent to his family.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 7, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR26 Original → SCR26 Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 14, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, primarily involving the removal of internal tracking numbers, page headers, and a non-binding legislative digest. The substantive text of the resolution expressing condolences for John Norman Gallaspy remains unchanged in meaning.

Scope change

None; the bill is a memorial resolution with no scope or applicability changes.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal document identifiers, page numbers, and the 'Digest' section which summarizes the bill but is not part of the official law.

Reformatted the header to reflect the 'Enrolled' status with signatures for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026

How they voted

28–0

Passed · 12 other

Total votes 40

Apr 8, 2026

D Democratic12

9 Yea 3

75% Yea

R Republican28

19 Yea 9

67% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, amended, concurred in.

lower

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 28 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Apr 7, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors