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SCR 25 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the LIFTOff Louisiana Team in developing a highly successful response to the Federal Aviation Administration's request for proposals for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Integration Pilot Program.

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the "LIFTOff Louisiana" team for their successful proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration's pilot program on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. It directly honors the Department of Transportation and Development, the Houma-Terrebonne Airport Commission, and the Gulf of America Center of Excellence for their collaborative work in advancing aviation technology and safety. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the team's achievement as one of only eight selected nationally. Copies of this recognition will be sent to state officials, including the governor and agency leaders.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill commends a team for advancing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, which utilize renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel dependence.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill commends efforts advancing electric aviation technology and safety, indicating support for technological innovation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill commends a team for advancing electric aviation technology and safety, directly supporting transportation innovation.90% confidence
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR25 Original → SCR25 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized into its enrolled version, removing administrative headers and the non-binding legislative digest. The substantive text was reorganized for clarity, expanding the description of the 'LIFTOff Louisiana' team to explicitly include the UGC and its partners. The resolution's commendation was broadened to recognize the team's specific selection as one of only eight nationally recognized proposals for the FAA pilot program.
Scope change
The scope of the commendation was expanded to explicitly include the Gulf of America Center of Excellence (UGC) and its partners, and the resolution now specifically highlights the team's successful selection in a national competition.
SCOPE

The resolution now explicitly names the Gulf of America Center of Excellence (UGC) and its partners as key contributors to the project.

The text was updated to specifically commend the team for being selected as one of only eight nationally recognized proposals for the FAA pilot program.

TECHNICAL

Administrative headers, page numbers, and the non-binding legislative digest were removed to finalize the enrolled text.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2026

How they voted

33–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 40
Apr 7, 2026
D Democratic12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
R Republican28
23 Yea 5
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
MF
Mike Fési
RRepublican
LA
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