HR223Introduced in the House
Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to partner with certain enumerated entities to advance the Southern Soul City initiative
Introduced by Joy Walters, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Urges and requests the city of Shreveport to partner with certain enumerated entities to advance the Southern Soul City initiative
Where it stands
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Vote on HR 223 FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1412) · May 20, 2026
91
Yes
0
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Danny McCormick | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Jackson | 2 | Yes |
| Tammy Phelps | 3 | Yes |
| Joy Walters | 4 | Yes |
| Dennis Bamburg | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Melerine | 6 | Yes |
| Lawrence Bagley | 7 | Absent |
| Raymond Crews | 8 | Yes |
| Dodie Horton | 9 | Yes |
| Wayne McMahen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
Reported favorably (12-0).
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.
Read by title, roll called, yeas 91, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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