HCR 31 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMERCE: Requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the use and application of the term "foreign" with respect to juridical persons provided for in state law

This bill requests the Louisiana State Law Institute to study how the term "foreign" is used in state laws to describe businesses and organizations from outside Louisiana. The study will examine how this term applies to banking, pipeline operations, and other critical infrastructure, looking at potential inconsistencies in its meaning across different legal areas. The institute will investigate whether the definition needs clarification or modernization and will submit recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 session. This research aims to help lawmakers better understand the legal and economic impacts of current terminology on businesses operating in the state.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR31 Engrossed → HCR31 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text sent to the Governor. The most significant change is the addition of four co-sponsors (Representatives Adams, Bayham, Billings, Fisher, Jackson, and McMakin) to the original sponsor, Representative Domangue. The substantive policy content, including the request to the Louisiana State Law Institute to study the term 'foreign' and the specific study topics, remains unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's effect remains the same, as the core legislative request and study parameters were not altered.

ELIGIBILITY

Added five additional co-sponsors to the resolution, expanding the group of representatives supporting the measure.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status for signature.

Adjusted page numbering and formatting headers to match the official enrolled version.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2026 · House Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

33–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 40

May 26, 2026

D Democratic12

8 Yea 4

66% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

May 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rules suspended. Reported favorably.

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (6-0).

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

lower

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors