SCR 14 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the month of March 2026, as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana and commends the invaluable contributions of all the professionals who are working everyday to protect lives, homes, businesses, and communities from floods.

This bill designates March 2026 as "Flood Awareness Month" in Louisiana to raise public awareness about flood risks and preparedness. It also formally recognizes and commends the professionals working in flood protection and storm water management for their contributions to community safety. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of flood hazards and the work of those who mitigate them.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR14 Original → SCR14 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its enrolled, final version, which involves significant formatting and structural changes. The text was reorganized to remove draft headers and page numbers, while the core content regarding the designation of March 2026 as 'Flood Awareness Month' and the commendation of flood professionals remained substantively unchanged. The enrolled version also includes the formal signatures of the Senate and House leadership, indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

TECHNICAL

Removed draft headers, page numbers, and legislative service notes to finalize the document's official appearance.

Reorganized the layout of the 'Whereas' clauses and 'Resolved' clauses to align with standard enrolled bill formatting.

Added the signatures of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the bill's passage.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2026

How they voted

32–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 38

Mar 18, 2026

D Democratic10

7 Yea 3

70% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, rules suspended, concurred in.

lower

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Mar 17, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor