SR 89 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Devoy Colbert Copper Sr.

This Senate Resolution expresses the official condolences of the Louisiana Legislature to the family of Devoy Colbert Copper Sr., who passed away on February 19, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his life, noting his background as a New Orleans native, his education, and his roles as a father, grandfather, and friend. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his mother, Sylvia Copper, to convey the state's sympathy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR89 Original → SR89 Enrolled · 5 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an original draft to its final enrolled version, which involved significant formatting cleanup, the addition of a signature line for the Senate President, and minor text adjustments to the list of survivors. These changes reflect the standard procedural steps required to finalize a legislative resolution for official publication and record-keeping, rather than altering the substantive policy of the condolence resolution.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill remains a resolution expressing condolences to the family of Devoy Colbert Copper Sr.

TECHNICAL

Header text was updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and removed the 'Original' draft label.

A signature line for the 'President of the Senate' was added to the final version.

Minor text formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to align with official enrolled standards.

The list of survivors was slightly rephrased to improve flow and clarity (e.g., changing 'his uncle' to 'his uncle' in the list context).

The footer section containing the legislative services digest and disclaimer was removed, as this is standard practice for the final enrolled version.

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

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Committee

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Apr 20, 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