HCR 70 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol

This bill designates Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the parish's history and economic contributions. The resolution recognizes the community's collaborative spirit and achievements in business, education, and public service. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the partnership between the parish and the state government rather than changing any laws or policies.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR70 Original → HCR70 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was updated to include additional sponsors (Bacala) and refined the resolution text to provide a more detailed narrative about Ascension Parish's history, economic impact, and community partnerships. The substantive policy outcome remains unchanged: it designates April 22, 2026, as Ascension Parish Day at the state capitol.

Scope change

The scope of the designation remains the same; the changes are primarily to the explanatory text and sponsorship list.

TECHNICAL

Added Representative Bacala to the list of sponsors.

Expanded the 'Whereas' clauses to include more specific details about the parish's industries, collaborative spirit, and the event's purpose.

Removed the legislative digest and original bill number from the enrolled version, as these are not part of the final law.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 22, 2026

How they voted

40–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 41

Apr 22, 2026

D Democratic12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

R Republican29

29 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors