SCR 23 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: Creates the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force.

This concurrent resolution establishes the Agricultural-Based National Security Priorities Task Force to study farm security and supply chain resilience for Louisiana's agriculture industry. The group will examine specific issues such as foreign ownership of farmland, reliance on foreign technology, farm labor availability, and domestic fertilizer production. Composed of representatives from state agencies, industry groups, and universities, the task force will meet starting in October 2026 to develop recommendations and potential legislation. Its final report must be submitted to the legislature and the Legislative Research Library by March 21, 2027, after which the group will dissolve. Members serve without pay but may receive travel and per diem expenses for their participation.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action May 25, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR23 Original SCR23 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 20, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled for passage, adding the names of the sponsoring legislators. The core policy content was significantly restructured to include new members representing the aquaculture, cattle, and sugar cane industries, while removing the specific requirement to report to the LSU AgCenter Dean and replacing it with a more general university representative. The deadline for submitting the final report was extended from March 21, 2026, to March 21, 2027.
Scope change
The scope of the task force was expanded to include representatives from the aquaculture, cattle, and sugar cane industries, broadening the agricultural sectors under review.
REQUIREMENT

Added new task force members representing the aquaculture industry, the cattle industry, and the American Sugar Cane League.

Removed the specific requirement for a representative from the LSU AgCenter Dean of the College of Agriculture.

TIMELINE

Extended the deadline for submitting the task force report from March 21, 2026, to March 21, 2027.

TECHNICAL

Added the names of the sponsoring Senator and Representative and official signatures indicating the bill is enrolled.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026 · House May 18, 2026

How they voted

380
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 40
Apr 15, 2026
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican28
27 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
5
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 94 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (13-0).
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (13-0).
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors