SCR 52 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as "Main Street Day" at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the state's downtown revitalization program. It directly affects the thirty-eight communities currently participating in the Louisiana Main Street initiative, as well as those working toward designation. The resolution formally recognizes the program's economic impact, which includes job creation, new businesses, and significant private and public investments over the last 42 years. Additionally, the bill commends the program's leaders and volunteers for their efforts in strengthening local commercial districts.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Last action May 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR52 Original → SCR52 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled for passage, transitioning from a draft version to an official legislative text. The primary substantive change is the inclusion of specific, quantifiable economic impact data (such as job creation and investment returns) to strengthen the justification for the resolution. Additionally, the enrolled version adds formal signatures from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House, confirming the bill has completed the legislative process.

Scope change

The scope of the designation remains unchanged, but the supporting evidence within the resolution was expanded to include detailed statistics on economic returns and a specific list of designated communities.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific economic statistics, including $67 return on investment, 17,491 new jobs, and a detailed list of 38 designated communities and New Orleans districts.

TECHNICAL

Added formal signatures for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to finalize the enrolled version.

Updated the header to reflect the bill's status as 'Enrolled' and adjusted the title format to standard legislative style.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2026

How they voted

34–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 40

Apr 29, 2026

D Democratic12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

R Republican28

23 Yea 5

82% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

Apr 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors