SR 146 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences for the death of Louis "Thomas" Nelson.

This resolution expresses the Louisiana Senate's condolences for the death of Louis 'Thomas' Nelson, a former police juror and mayor of St. Martinville who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his long history of public service, including his work establishing the Cade Water System and building the Cade Community Center, as well as his decades of dedication to education and local business. It also extends sympathy to his surviving family members and commends his legacy of community leadership.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced May 21, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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SR146 Original → SR146 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original Senate resolution draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving formatting updates, the addition of a formal title, and the removal of internal legislative service notes. The substantive text expressing condolences for Louis "Thomas" Nelson and listing his survivors remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original document header and footer metadata, including page numbers and the 'Senate Legislative Services' digest disclaimer.

Inserted a formal title ('A RESOLUTION') and a specific subject line clarifying the resolution is to express condolences upon the passing of Louis "Thomas" Nelson.

Reformatted the text to align with official enrolled standards, including adjusting line breaks and indentation while preserving the original wording.

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

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Committee

May 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

May 21, 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