SR 107 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Joel Parker Sr.

This bill is a resolution that formally expresses the Louisiana Senate's condolences for the death of Joel Parker Sr., a respected rodeo producer and cowboy. It honors his life by highlighting his achievements as a horse trainer who broke racial barriers in the rodeo industry and his decades of community service through events like the Lottie Stampede Arena rodeos. The document lists his surviving family members and friends while noting his passing on April 17, 2026, at the age of eighty-nine. Ultimately, the resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to Louisiana and extends appreciation to his family and the state.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR107 Original → SR107 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft Senate Resolution to an Enrolled version, finalizing its text and formatting for official passage. The substantive content remains a condolence resolution honoring Joel Parker Sr., with no changes to policy, funding, or legal requirements.

Scope change

None; the bill's scope and applicability are unchanged as it is a ceremonial resolution.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has been approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the WHEREAS clauses to improve readability and standardize the layout for the final enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Apr 29, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors