SCR 29 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

WATER QUALITY: Creates a joint legislative committee to study and make recommendations relative to the water quality of the Atchafalaya Basin.

This bill proposes the creation of a joint legislative committee to study water quality issues within the Atchafalaya Basin. The committee would be tasked with investigating the current state of the water and providing recommendations to the legislature. By establishing this group, the bill aims to focus attention on environmental concerns specific to this region without immediately changing existing laws. The measure is currently being reviewed by state committees and has not yet been enacted into law.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR29 Engrossed SCR29 Enrolled · 2 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized for passage by adding the Speaker of the House's signature and updating page counts. The substantive policy content regarding the creation of the joint legislative committee, its members, and its study on Atchafalaya Basin water quality remains identical to the previous version.
TECHNICAL

Added the signature line for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which is required to finalize the enrolled version of the bill.

Updated the page count footer from 'Page 1 of 4' to 'Page 1 of 3' and similar updates on subsequent pages to reflect the final document structure.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 27, 2026 · House May 27, 2026

How they voted

360
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 40
Apr 27, 2026
D Democratic12
12 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican28
24 Yea 4
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
5
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 91 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (10-0).
lower
May 13, 2026
Committee
Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (11-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate amendments read and adopted. Read by title and adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays; ordered engrossed and sent to the House.
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported with amendments.
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors