SCR 47 Louisiana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Vickie Johnson on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

SCR 47 is a formal commendation resolution by the Louisiana Legislature honoring Vickie Johnson for her induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It recognizes her distinguished career as a collegiate basketball star at Louisiana Tech, her 13-year WNBA playing career (including being the league's first to reach 4,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists), and her later role as a WNBA coach. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation. It directly affects Vickie Johnson by formally acknowledging her achievements through a resolution passed unanimously by both chambers. This is a symbolic gesture with no practical impact beyond the recognition.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Governor

Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

SCR47 Original → SCR47 Enrolled · 5 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from a draft version to its final enrolled form, incorporating significant substantive changes to Vickie Johnson's biography. The most notable additions include her specific WNBA statistics, her induction into the New York Liberty's Ring of Honor, and her role as head coach of the Dallas Wings, providing a more comprehensive tribute to her career.

Scope change

The scope of the commendation was expanded to cover a broader range of Johnson's professional achievements and post-playing career contributions.

SCOPE

Added specific WNBA career statistics, including points, rebounds, assists, and minutes played, to highlight her historical performance.

Included the detail that she was inducted into the New York Liberty's Ring of Honor in 2011.

Added information about her coaching career, specifically serving as head coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings for the 2022 season.

Noted her receipt of the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award during her final season with the San Antonio Silver Stars.

TECHNICAL

Formatted the document to include the full list of sponsoring senators and standardized the layout for the enrolled version.

Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2025

How they voted

31–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 38

May 21, 2025

D Democratic11

8 Yea 3

72% Yea

R Republican27

23 Yea 4

85% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in.

lower

May 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

May 20, 2025

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 15 co-sponsors