Louisiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Louisiana HR279: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Condemns the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado
Status: Passed both chambers, June 11, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution To condemn the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To condemn the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. WHEREAS, on June 1, 2025, a man attacked multiple people attending a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Jewish community event was held to peacefully raise awareness and advocate for the release of the hostages taken by Hamas militants in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel; and WHEREAS, the attacker had overstayed a work visa and was therefore illegally present in the United States; and WHEREAS, the attack was a clear expression of antisemitic hatred; and WHEREAS, the attacker used a makeshift flamethrower to injure eight people between the ages of fifty-two and eighty-eight, including one holocaust survivor; and WHEREAS, antisemitic attacks have increased in the United States following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel; and WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana condemns all acts of political violence. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby condemn the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, as well as any act of hatred or violence which targets victims based on their religion, race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or any other identity. Page 1 of HLS 25RS-3828 ORIGINAL HR NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House …
Sponsors
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103) · primary sponsor
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Carrier, Dewith (R, 32)
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
- Chenevert, Emily (R, 66)
- DeVillier, Phillip (R, 41)
- Dickerson, Kellee (R, 64)
- Edmonston, Kathy (R, 88)
- Egan Sr., Peter (R, 74)
- Jackson, Steven (D, 2)
- Firment, Michael (R, 22)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- : Called from the calendar.
- : Read by title, amended, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- : Discharged from the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/10/2025.
- : Read by title, rules suspended, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 279, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1178) (June 10, 2025): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR279?
- HR279 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Condemns the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- What does HR279 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To condemn the June 1, 2025, antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado.
- What is the status of HR279?
- Passed both chambers as of June 11, 2025. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 13, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR279?
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR279?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=HR279
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