Louisiana HR4: CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House

What the bill says

A resolution To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House. WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of eighty-two; and WHEREAS, it is fitting to express enduring gratitude for Speaker Salter's outstanding contributions to this state, particularly during his term of service as a distinguished member and Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, born in Many, Louisiana, Joe Salter grew up in Redland, and he and his wife, Bettye, put down deep roots and raised their family in Florien, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Joe Salter was a public servant whose excellence as a state representative merited his consistent reelection from 1986 until 2008, when he termed out of office, and during his legislative tenure, he fully used every opportunity to serve the citizens of his district and the state in an honorable and dedicated manner; and WHEREAS, on January 12, 2004, Joe Salter was elected as the sixty-second Speaker of the House, a role in which he served with …

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Sponsors

• DeVillier, Phillip (R, 41) · primary sponsor
• Adams, Roy (D, 62)
• Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
• Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
• Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
• Bamburg Jr., Dennis (R, 5)
• Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
• Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48)
• Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
• Billings, Beth (R, 56)
• Boudreaux, Doyle (R, 39)
• Bourriaque, Ryan (R, 47)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
2. March 11, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
3. March 10, 2026: Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
4. March 9, 2026: Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Common questions

What is HR4?

HR4 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences on the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House.

What does HR4 do?

In its own words: A resolution To express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of the Honorable Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the House.

What is the status of HR4?

Passed both chambers as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HR4?

DeVillier, Phillip (R, 41), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR4?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR4