SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 5, 2026, as Louisiana Academy of Sciences Day at the state capitol
HCR 49 designates March 5, 2026, as "Louisiana Academy of Sciences Day" at the Louisiana state capitol to commemorate the organization's 100th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the Louisiana Academy of Sciences for its continuous service since 1927, highlighting its role in advancing science education, research, and support for K-12 and higher education across Louisiana. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct policy impact or requirements on individuals or entities; it solely honors the Academy's historical contributions. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and was signed into law in May 2025.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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HCR49 Original
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HCR49 Enrolled
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May 21, 2025
MINOR
The bill was finalized for enrollment, removing the legislative digest and original draft markers while adding formal titles and signatures. The core policy remains unchanged: designating March 5, 2026, as Louisiana Academy of Sciences Day to honor the organization's 100th anniversary.
TECHNICAL
Removed the legislative digest, which is an explanatory summary not part of the final law.
Added formal signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate to indicate the bill has passed both chambers.
Replaced draft headers and line numbers with the final 'ENROLLED' status and clean formatting.
Floor votes · Senate May 20, 2025
How they voted
33–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 37
May 20, 2025
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
R
Republican26
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Orgeron
RRepublican
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