HCR 22 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc., on being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes W.H. Ward Properties, Inc. for being named Tree Farmer of the Year by the Louisiana Forestry Association. It directly affects the company and its family by offering legislative appreciation for their century-long stewardship of a 618-acre tree farm in LaSalle Parish. The resolution highlights the company's contributions to the state's forestry industry, including community support through scholarships and donations to the local Choctaw Indian band. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the business's achievements and its positive impact on Louisiana's forestry sector.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Apr 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR22 Original → HCR22 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, which includes the signatures of the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. The substantive text of the resolution, which commends W.H. Ward Properties, Inc. for being named Tree Farmer of the Year, remains unchanged. This process signifies that the bill has passed all legislative stages and is now ready for the Governor's signature.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; it remains a commendation resolution for a specific private company.

TECHNICAL

Added official signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, indicating the bill has been finalized and approved by both chambers.

Removed the legislative digest and original draft headers, as these are no longer part of the final enrolled law.

Adjusted line numbers and page references to reflect the final enrolled format.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2026

How they voted

39–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 40

Mar 24, 2026

D Democratic12

12 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican28

27 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors