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HR 24 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the state capitol

This resolution designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana state capitol to honor the institutions' contributions to education and community development. The measure acknowledges the vital role HBCUs play in preparing leaders and strengthening Louisiana's economy, culture, and civic life. It specifically highlights achievements by several state HBCUs, including Xavier University of Louisiana, Southern University, Dillard University, and Grambling State University, noting their academic programs, research centers, and athletic accomplishments. The resolution serves as a formal recognition rather than a policy change, aiming to celebrate the legacy and ongoing impact of these institutions within the state.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors HBCUs' contributions to education and community development, acknowledging their vital role in preparing leaders and strengthening Louisiana's educational landscape.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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What changed between versions

HR24 Original → HR24 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 18, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized into its enrolled version, changing the designated observance date from March 17, 2026, to Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to ensure accuracy. The text was expanded with detailed 'Whereas' clauses that highlight specific achievements of Louisiana's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, such as new academic programs, athletic records, and recent funding, to provide a stronger rationale for the resolution. The page count was updated to reflect the added content, and the document was formally signed off by the Speaker of the House.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's justification was expanded to include specific examples of HBCU achievements, though the core action of designating a specific date remains unchanged.
TIMELINE

The date designation was clarified to explicitly include the day of the week, 'Tuesday,' to avoid any ambiguity about which March 17th is being referenced.

SCOPE

New clauses were added to the resolution to specifically commend individual Louisiana HBCUs (Dillard, Grambling, Southern University, etc.) for recent academic, athletic, and financial milestones.

TECHNICAL

The document header and footer were updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and corrected the page count from 4 to 3.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, adopted.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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