HR 222 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

HONORARY DESIGNATIONS: Designates the city of Shreveport as the Southern Soul City

This resolution officially designates the city of Shreveport, Louisiana, as the 'Southern Soul City' and recognizes it as the birthplace of the Southern Soul music genre. The bill honors Shreveport's historical contributions to the music, citing its role as a hub for artists and record labels like Jewel Records that helped define the sound. It also establishes September as 'Southern Soul September' to celebrate this cultural legacy. The resolution is transmitted to various local organizations and officials to formalize this designation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026

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HR222 Original → HR222 Enrolled · 2 edits · May 6, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its final enrolled version, updating the header to reflect official status and reformatting the text for printing. The substantive policy content, including the designation of Shreveport as the 'Southern Soul City' and the specific historical justifications, remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the bill's subject matter and legal effect are identical to the original draft.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'ORIGINAL' to 'ENROLLED' to signify the bill has been approved by both houses and the governor.

Reformatted the layout and spacing of the text to match the standard style of enrolled legislation.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 5, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, adopted.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors