SCR 5 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCE: Establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission.

This bill establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission to facilitate business and economic cooperation between Louisiana and Ireland. The commission will be led by the secretary of state, who serves as the chief protocol officer, or their designated representative. The legislation outlines the structure and authority for this new trade partnership, focusing on promoting international commerce between the two regions. It does not specify detailed operational procedures but sets the foundational framework for future trade activities.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR5 Engrossed → SCR5 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized for signature, changing its status from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and adding the names of additional sponsors. The core policy content remains identical, establishing the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission to promote trade and designate March as Irish-American Heritage Month.

TECHNICAL

Added Representatives Dickerson and McKin as co-sponsors to the resolution.

Changed the document title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Removed the legislative digest and committee amendment notes, which are informational summaries no longer required on the final enrolled version.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 23, 2026 · House May 27, 2026

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 39

Mar 23, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican28

26 Yea 2

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in by vote of 95 yeas, 1 nays.

lower

May 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (10-0).

lower

May 12, 2026

Committee

Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

lower

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (11-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

lower

Mar 23, 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

Mar 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported with amendments.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors