PUBLIC BUILDINGS/GROUNDS: Provides for naming the recreational complex at Graham Brown Memorial Park in Lafayette in honor of a living person. (8/1/25)
SB 77 would name the recreational complex at Graham Brown Memorial Park in Lafayette, Louisiana, in honor of a living person. The bill specifically amends the text to clarify that the "recreational complex located at" the park is being named, ensuring precise reference to the facility. This is a procedural bill focused solely on the naming of a public space, with no policy changes or funding impacts. It passed unanimously in the Senate (38-0) and is now moving to the House for consideration. The bill does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond the naming designation of this specific park facility.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Signed Jun 11, 2025
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MINOR
This bill was finalized as an Act (Act No. 324) after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the Governor's approval. The primary substantive change is the addition of Representative Chassion as a co-sponsor to the original Senate Bill. The core policy provision remains unchanged, authorizing the City of Lafayette to name the recreational complex at Graham Brown Memorial Park in honor of the living individual, Merlin Leger.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on authorizing a specific naming for a public recreational complex in Lafayette; no changes were made to the applicability or legal authority granted.
TECHNICAL
Representative Chassion was added as a co-sponsor alongside Senator Boudreaux.
The document status was updated from 'Original' draft to 'Enrolled' Act, indicating final passage and approval by the Governor.
Minor text adjustments were made to the section title to clarify that the naming applies to the 'recreational complex located at' the park rather than the park itself.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 29, 2025 · House Jun 4, 2025
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 38
Apr 29, 2025
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
R
Republican27
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 94, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (10-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read by title, passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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