SCR 32 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Richard Edward Landry.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences and honors the life of Dr. Richard Edward Landry, a physician and veteran who passed away in August 2025. The document outlines his personal history, including his military service in Vietnam, his career as a family medicine doctor in Lake Charles, and his extensive community and church involvement. It formally commends his character and contributions while extending sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family members. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the family as a gesture of respect.

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 14, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR32 Original → SCR32 Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 21, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from its original draft to its enrolled, final version, resulting in significant formatting cleanup and the addition of official signatures. The substantive content regarding condolences for Dr. Landry remained consistent, though the enrolled version expanded the resolution's purpose to explicitly commend his life and legacy. The most notable change is the addition of signatures for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, which is required for a bill to become official law.

TECHNICAL

Added signatures for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to finalize the document as an enrolled resolution.

Removed the 'DIGEST' section and legislative services footer, which are administrative notes not part of the final law.

Cleaned up inconsistent line breaks, spacing, and page headers to create a standard, readable format.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded the resolution's stated purpose to include commending and honoring the subject's life and legacy, in addition to expressing condolences.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 40

Apr 15, 2026

D Democratic12

9 Yea 3

75% Yea

R Republican28

26 Yea 2

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors