SR 30 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former district attorney, judge, and Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka.

This bill is a Senate resolution expressing condolences to the family of former Louisiana State Senator Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka, who passed away on January 10, 2026. The resolution formally acknowledges his legacy of public service as a district attorney, judge, and legislator, while also recognizing his contributions to his community and family. It does not create new laws or policy changes but serves as an official statement of respect from the Louisiana Senate. The document will be sent to Kostelka's family as a gesture of appreciation for his life and career.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR30 Original → SR30 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MINOR

The document changed from a draft Senate resolution to the final enrolled version, which formalized the text, added the full list of sponsoring senators, and refined the language to be more formal and comprehensive. The substantive content remains a condolence resolution honoring the life and public service of Robert W. 'Bob' Kostelka, with no changes to policy, funding, or legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

The header was updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and included the complete list of sponsoring senators, whereas the original draft only listed one sponsor.

The wording in the 'Whereas' clauses was polished to be more formal and detailed, expanding on Kostelka's professional achievements, community involvement, and family life.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted to match the official enrolled version of the legislative document.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026

How they voted

26–0

Passed · 13 other

Total votes 39

Mar 23, 2026

D Democratic11

9 Yea 2

81% Yea

R Republican28

17 Yea 11

60% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors