SCR 28 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Elmer Candy, a family-owned chocolate manufacturer in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the state Capitol. The document highlights the company's long history, its production of specific Easter treats, and its status as a major employer and contributor to the local economy. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to publicly recognize the business's achievements and legacy. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Nelson family who currently operate the company.

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 13, 2026 Last action Apr 27, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR28 Original → SCR28 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 20, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to an enrolled version, which involves significant reorganization of the text, removal of the legislative digest and services notes, and minor adjustments to the narrative flow. The core policy intent remains unchanged: to commend Elmer Candy and designate May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to remove the 'Digest' section and Senate Legislative Services notes, which are standard procedural elements not included in the final enrolled text.

The order and wording of the 'Whereas' clauses were rearranged and slightly edited to improve narrative flow, though the historical facts and facts presented remain the same.

Minor formatting and spacing changes were applied throughout the text to conform to official enrolled standards.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 14, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 40

Apr 14, 2026

D Democratic12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

R Republican28

24 Yea 4

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 15, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors