HCR 89 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers

This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study the feasibility of creating a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers, a series of large-scale military exercises from 1940 and 1941. The study must be conducted in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum and the National WWII Museum and will examine potential locations, estimated costs, the inclusion of conference space, and the possibility of affiliating the new museum with the National WWII Museum. The department is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to state legislative committees by March 1, 2027. This resolution focuses on planning and research rather than immediately funding or constructing the facility.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action May 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

HCR89 Engrossed HCR89 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' draft to the final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text signed into law. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, directing the state to study a Louisiana Maneuvers museum, but the enrolled version includes the full list of sponsoring representatives and standard legislative formatting required for final passage.
TECHNICAL

The header changed from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is ready for the Governor's signature.

The list of co-sponsoring representatives was expanded to include Adams, Bayham, Billings, Boudreaux, Boyer, Dickerson, Egan, Firment, Galle, Horton, Lafleur, Lyons, McMakin, Melerine, Sawyer, Schlegel, Stagni, and Walters.

Minor formatting adjustments were made to the text layout and page numbering to conform to the final enrolled format.

Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2026 · House May 20, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed · 9 other
Total votes 40
May 21, 2026
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican28
20 Yea 8
71% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 95, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (9-0).
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors