HCR 29 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

HCR 29 is a concurrent resolution by the Louisiana Legislature to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, specifically recognizing May 8, 2025, as Victory in Europe (VE) Day. It honors the sacrifices of American and Louisianan service members who fought and gave their lives during the conflict.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Last action May 9, 2025

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What changed between versions

HCR29 Original → HCR29 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 8, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from its original draft to its enrolled, final version, incorporating substantive policy changes that broaden the historical scope and add specific details. The resolution now explicitly commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day (May 8, 2025) and includes new clauses detailing the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1941, which hosted future President Eisenhower and other key military leaders. It also expands the list of notable Louisiana military figures and emphasizes the state's contribution to the Allied victory.

Scope change

The scope of the commemoration was expanded to include the 80th anniversary of VE Day specifically and to highlight the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1941, adding historical context about the state's role in preparing for the war in Europe.

SCOPE

Added specific recognition of May 8, 2025, as VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Included new clauses detailing the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1941, noting that future President Dwight Eisenhower and General George Patton were present.

Expanded the list of notable Louisiana military figures to include Troy Middleton, Major General Erbon Wise, and Air Corps Colonel John Riley Kane.

REQUIREMENT

The resolution was formally enrolled and signed off by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, finalizing the legislative text.

Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2025

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 37

May 6, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican26

25 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

Apr 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors