SCR 39 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and honors Dr. Paul Dean Coreil on the occasion of his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria and to recognize his many accomplishments in higher education, public service, youth development, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service.

This concurrent resolution formally commends Dr. Paul Dean Coreil on his retirement as Chancellor of Louisiana State University of Alexandria. The bill recognizes his decades of service in higher education, public service, and youth development, specifically highlighting his leadership in increasing university enrollment and expanding academic programs. Upon passage, the Legislature expresses its appreciation and transmits a copy of the resolution to Dr. Coreil.
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 21, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR39 Original SCR39 Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 27, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from a draft Senate Concurrent Resolution to an enrolled version, finalizing the text for official enactment. The primary substantive change is the addition of specific details regarding Dr. Coreil's achievements, including record enrollment numbers, new academic programs, campus safety rankings, and his prior leadership roles in the LSU AgCenter and 4-H. The formatting was also standardized to remove draft markings and include signatures from the Senate and House leadership.
TECHNICAL

Added specific metrics and details about Dr. Coreil's tenure, such as enrollment growth statistics, new program expansions, and safety rankings.

Reformatted the document to remove draft headers and signatures, converting it to the final enrolled version ready for signing.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2026
D Democratic12
10 Yea 2
83% Yea
R Republican28
26 Yea 2
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

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