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HR 233 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 5, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the Capitol

This bill designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the fraternity's history and contributions. The resolution recognizes the organization's long-standing involvement in civil rights, education, and community service, particularly highlighting its chapters in Louisiana. By officially naming the date, the bill encourages citizens and officials to celebrate the fraternity's legacy and the service of its members within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 5, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026
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What changed between versions

HR233 Original → HR233 Enrolled · 5 edits · May 6, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a draft resolution to its final enrolled version, which involved significant reformatting and a major expansion of the text. The enrolled version adds detailed historical context about the fraternity's founding, its role in the Civil Rights Movement, and specific Louisiana chapters, while also listing current state legislators who are members. This expanded text provides a more comprehensive tribute to the organization's legacy.
Scope change
The scope of the resolution's narrative content was expanded to include extensive historical details and specific member acknowledgments, though the core purpose of designating May 5, 2026, as Omega Psi Phi Day remains unchanged.
DEFINITION

Added detailed historical clauses describing the fraternity's founding principles, its status as the first national fraternity at a historically Black university, and its motto.

SCOPE

Included new clauses detailing the fraternity's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, including specific contributions by members to legal defense efforts and the March on Washington.

Added specific references to Louisiana chapters (Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Plaquemine) and their local community impact.

REQUIREMENT

Listed specific names of current Louisiana state legislators who are members of the fraternity as part of the resolution's text.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document header from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED' and adjusted page counts and formatting to reflect the final legislative version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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