HONORARY DESIGNATIONS: Designates the city of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana
HR 30 is a ceremonial resolution designating Opelousas, Louisiana, as the "Horse Capital of Louisiana." It recognizes the city's historical ties to horse racing, breeding (including the Chinawood Stock Farm), and equestrian education (like the Academy of the Sacred Heart's program). The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating local equine culture and encouraging statewide support for the equine industry. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws or regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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The bill underwent minor formatting and title updates to reflect its 'Engrossed' status, indicating it has passed both legislative chambers. There are no substantive policy changes regarding the designation of Opelousas as the Horse Capital of Louisiana.
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Updated the bill title and header to change 'HR 30 Original' to 'HR 30 Engrossed' to reflect its final passage status.
Floor votes · House Jun 11, 2025
How they voted
96–0
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 102
Jun 11, 2025
D
Democratic31
83% Yea
R
Republican71
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (13-0).
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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