CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere condolences upon the passing of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director of the Louisiana Department of Health.
This bill is a formal resolution expressing the Louisiana Legislature's sincere condolences to the family of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, the former Medicaid Director of the state's Department of Health. It honors her life and career by acknowledging her significant contributions to public service, including her leadership in expanding healthcare coverage and implementing key programs like Medicaid expansion. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect and gratitude for her legacy in improving access to health care for Louisianans.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 26, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involved extensive rewriting of the narrative text to improve flow and clarity while adding specific biographical details about the honoree's career and personal life. The substantive policy content remains a concurrent resolution expressing condolences and honoring the life of Josephine Ruth Kennedy, with no changes to legal scope, funding, or eligibility criteria.
TECHNICAL
The text was significantly rewritten and reorganized to improve readability and narrative flow, expanding on the honoree's education, specific program achievements, and personal legacy.
Floor votes · Senate May 27, 2026
How they voted
38–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 40
May 27, 2026
D
Democratic12
83% Yea
R
Republican28
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in.
lower
May 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
May 26, 2026
Introduced
Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Edmonds
RRepublican
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