SCR 36 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Cheniere Energy on twenty years of investment, leadership, and innovation, and ten years of LNG export operations in the state.

This bill is a formal commendation from the Louisiana Legislature to Cheniere Energy, recognizing the company's twenty years of investment and ten years of liquefied natural gas export operations within the state. The resolution highlights the company's contributions to job creation, economic growth, and community partnerships in southwest Louisiana, particularly through its operations in Cameron Parish. It does not create new laws or regulations but serves as an official expression of gratitude and appreciation for the company's role in strengthening the state's energy sector and global economic standing.
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 20, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR36 Original SCR36 Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 27, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled for passage, removing original formatting markers and page headers. The substantive text remains a commendation of Cheniere Energy for its contributions to Louisiana's energy sector, with minor phrasing adjustments to the resolution's title and clauses that do not alter the policy outcome.
TECHNICAL

Removed original draft headers, page numbers, and legislative service notes to finalize the enrolled version of the resolution.

Adjusted the title and WHEREAS clauses slightly to improve flow and clarity without changing the meaning or legal effect of the commendation.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2026
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican28
28 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mark Abraham
Mark Abraham
RRepublican
LA
25