SCR 52 Louisiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Nick Saban on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

SCR 52 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Louisiana legislature to honor Nick Saban, the former LSU and Alabama football coach, for his upcoming induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes his career achievements, including leading LSU to a national championship and building a college football dynasty at Alabama. As a non-binding gesture, it does not create any policy changes or affect any laws, and it directly commends Saban as the recipient.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

SCR52 Original → SCR52 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was updated from its original draft to its enrolled version, adding a co-sponsor and refining the language to formally commend Nick Saban for his induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The text was reorganized to include a detailed recitation of Saban's career achievements, including his time at LSU, Alabama, and his broadcasting work, ensuring the resolution accurately reflects his legacy. This change matters as it finalizes the legislative record for official transmission to the honoree and establishes the specific reasons for the commendation in the permanent state record.

Scope change

The scope of the commendation was expanded to explicitly recognize Saban's entire career history, including his broadcasting role and specific coaching records, rather than just his induction.

SCOPE

Added Senator Boudreaux as a co-sponsor to the resolution.

Replaced the brief opening statement with a detailed 'Whereas' clause listing specific career milestones, awards, and coaching records to justify the commendation.

Included a new clause recognizing Saban's transition to broadcasting with ESPN and his receipt of a Sports Emmy nomination.

TECHNICAL

Removed the internal legislative services digest and formatting markers to finalize the text for official enactment.

Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2025

How they voted

33–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 37

May 21, 2025

D Democratic11

7 Yea 4

63% Yea

R Republican26

26 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

May 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in.

lower

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

May 20, 2025

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor