COMMENDATIONS: Commends Cheniere Energy on twenty years of investment, leadership, and innovation, and ten years of LNG export operations in the state.
This bill is a formal commendation from the Louisiana Legislature to Cheniere Energy, recognizing the company's twenty years of investment and ten years of liquefied natural gas export operations within the state. The resolution highlights the company's contributions to job creation, economic growth, and community partnerships in southwest Louisiana, particularly through its operations in Cameron Parish. It does not create new laws or regulations but serves as an official expression of gratitude and appreciation for the company's role in strengthening the state's energy sector and global economic standing.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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SCR36 Original
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SCR36 Enrolled
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Apr 27, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled for passage, removing original formatting markers and page headers. The substantive text remains a commendation of Cheniere Energy for its contributions to Louisiana's energy sector, with minor phrasing adjustments to the resolution's title and clauses that do not alter the policy outcome.
TECHNICAL
Removed original draft headers, page numbers, and legislative service notes to finalize the enrolled version of the resolution.
Adjusted the title and WHEREAS clauses slightly to improve flow and clarity without changing the meaning or legal effect of the commendation.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 21, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Apr 21, 2026
D
Democratic12
91% Yea
R
Republican28
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Abraham
RRepublican
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