SR 9 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

CONDOLENCES: Expresses the condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of Barbara Vastine Hughes.

This bill is a Senate resolution expressing condolences to the family of Barbara Vastine Hughes, who passed away on January 11, 2026. It formally acknowledges her life of service, faith, and dedication to her family and community. The resolution includes biographical details about her career, education, and family, and directs that a copy be sent to her family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official statement of respect from the Louisiana Senate.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR9 Original → SR9 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, which includes significant formatting updates, the addition of a formal title, and expanded biographical details about the deceased. The text now includes specific dates, educational background, family history, and a more detailed list of survivors, while removing the legislative digest and service notes found in the original draft.

Scope change

The scope of the document changed from a draft resolution to a final enrolled resolution. The substantive scope of the condolence remains the same, but the text now includes a more detailed narrative of the deceased's life and legacy.

TECHNICAL

Added a formal title and subtitle to the resolution to clarify its purpose and status as an enrolled bill.

Expanded the biographical narrative to include specific dates, educational achievements, career highlights, and a detailed list of surviving family members.

Removed the legislative digest, service notes, and page headers that were present in the original draft but are not part of the final enrolled text.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors