HCR 37 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Grambling State University on the occasion of the centennial celebration of Tiger Athletics and recognizes its legacy of athletic excellence and contributions to Louisiana, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the nation

This legislative bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends Grambling State University for celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Tiger Athletics program. The resolution recognizes the university's athletic legacy, including its contributions to Louisiana, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and the nation, and highlights the program's history of excellence and student-athlete development. It specifically honors the contributions of coaches, student-athletes, staff, alumni, and supporters who have sustained the athletic tradition over the past century. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the university's achievements and extend official recognition from the Louisiana Legislature.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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What changed between versions

HCR37 Original → HCR37 Enrolled · 2 edits · Apr 7, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from a draft to its final enrolled version, which involved removing the legislative digest (a non-binding summary) and reformatting the text to match official state printing standards. The substantive content of the resolution, which commends Grambling State University for the centennial of Tiger Athletics, remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Digest' section, which is a non-binding summary prepared by legislative services and does not constitute part of the law.

Reformatted the document header and body text to align with the official enrolled style, including adjusting line breaks and spacing.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2026

How they voted

31–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 41
Apr 1, 2026
D Democratic12
7 Yea 5
58% Yea
R Republican29
24 Yea 5
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 29 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Rashid Young
DDemocratic
LA
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