Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SCR74: CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of former Senator Louis J. Lambert Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of former State Senator Louis Joseph Lambert Jr., and to record the legislature's enduring appreciation for his distinguished public service to the state of Louisiana.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of former State Senator Louis Joseph Lambert Jr., and to record the legislature's enduring appreciation for his distinguished public service to the state of Louisiana. WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing of former State Senator Louis Joseph Lambert Jr.; and WHEREAS, Louis Joseph Lambert Jr. was born on December 21, 1940, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to Louis Joseph Lambert Sr. and Roberta Richardson Lambert while his father was working on a seismic crew for an oil company; and WHEREAS, shortly after his birth, the Lambert family returned to Sorrento, where they could trace their Acadian heritage back to the earliest settlers of Ascension and Livingston parishes during the late 1700s; and WHEREAS, as a young child, Senator Lambert spent many hours in his grandfather's small grocery store in Sorrento; and WHEREAS, while listening to his grandfather interact with the grocery store customers and discuss matters of the day he developed his keen interest in politics; and WHEREAS, as a resident of Ascension Parish he devoted his life to public service, civic leadership, and the advancement of the people of Louisiana; and Page 1 of SLS 26RS-3764 ORIGINAL SCR NO. WHEREAS, Senator Lambert's …
Sponsors
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18) · primary sponsor
- Price, Edward (D, 2)
- Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Edmonston, Kathy (R, 88)
- Wiley, Jeffrey (R, 81)
Latest actions
- : Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Received from the House without amendments.
- : Read by title, concurred in.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
- : Received in the House from the Senate.
- : Read by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
- : Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SCR 74, ADOPT (#1035) (May 20, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SCR74?
- SCR74 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the passing of former Senator Louis J. Lambert Jr.
- What does SCR74 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To express the sincere condolences of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the passing of former State Senator Louis Joseph Lambert Jr., and to record the legislature's enduring appreciation for his distinguished public service to the state of Louisiana.
- What is the status of SCR74?
- Passed both chambers as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate. (May 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR74?
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR74?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SCR74
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