INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Requests the government of the United Kingdom to continue its commitment to the foundational principles of individual liberties as enshrined in the Magna Carta
This resolution asks the United Kingdom government to maintain its dedication to individual liberties as outlined in the Magna Carta and other historic British documents. It is a symbolic gesture from the Louisiana state legislature expressing appreciation for the UK's historical role in advancing freedom and justice. The bill does not create new laws or require any action from the UK government, but rather serves as a diplomatic expression of shared values between the two nations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action May 21, 2026
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HR9 Engrossed
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HR9 Enrolled
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May 12, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an 'Engrossed' version to the final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text sent to the Governor for signature. The substantive policy content regarding the request to the UK remains identical, but the enrolled version includes the full list of sponsoring representatives and the formal title page layout required for final passage.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter and legal effect are unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added the full list of sponsoring representatives (Owen, Amedee, Billings, Butler, Egan, Firment, Horton, Muscarello, Schamerhorn, and Ventrella) to the enrolled text.
Updated the document header and footer to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and standard formatting required for final legislative approval.
Floor votes · House May 11, 2026
How they voted
76–16
Passed · 13 other
Total votes 105
May 11, 2026
D
Democratic33
45% Nay
R
Republican72
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 77, nays 15. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (11-0).
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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