SCR 75 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

MUSEUMS: Directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum Board and the National WWII Museum, to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers.

This concurrent resolution directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study the feasibility of creating a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1940 and 1941. The study must be conducted in consultation with the Louisiana State Museum Board and the National WWII Museum and will examine potential locations, estimated costs, and the inclusion of conference space. It also requires an analysis of how the new facility could affiliate with the National WWII Museum to enhance its resources and credibility. The department is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to state legislative committees by March 1, 2027.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR75 Original SCR75 Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was updated from a draft to its final enrolled version, correcting formatting errors and clarifying the study's scope. The most significant substantive change is the addition of specific instructions to evaluate potential museum locations in central Louisiana (Leesville, Alexandria, or Fort Polk) and to analyze the legal requirements for affiliating the new museum with the National WWII Museum.
Scope change
The scope of the study was expanded to explicitly require an analysis of affiliation processes with the National WWII Museum and to prioritize specific historical sites in central Louisiana for the museum location.
REQUIREMENT

The study requirements were expanded to include a specific analysis of how to legally affiliate the new museum with the National WWII Museum, including potential charter amendments and governance structures.

The study requirements were updated to explicitly prioritize evaluating potential museum locations in central Louisiana, specifically naming Leesville, Alexandria, and Fort Polk.

TIMELINE

The deadline for submitting the study report was set to March 1, 2027, ensuring a specific timeframe for the Legislature to review the findings.

TECHNICAL

Minor text corrections were made to align the language with the official enrolled version of the legislation.

Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2026 · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

300
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 40
May 21, 2026
D Democratic12
9 Yea 3
75% Yea
R Republican28
21 Yea 7
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 91 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Discharged from the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
lower
May 26, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
lower
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 30 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
May 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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