SCR 56 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the Young Men's Christian Association on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.

This legislative bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally congratulates the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) on its 175th anniversary. It specifically recognizes the contributions of the YMCA of the Capital Area in Louisiana and encourages the organization to continue its work in community development and wellness. The measure does not create new laws or change any policies; instead, it serves to honor the organization's history and express legislative support for its ongoing mission.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced May 4, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR56 Original → SCR56 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled, removing the original header and digest while adding standard signatures and page numbers. The core text was reorganized to include specific details about the YMCA of the Capital Area in Louisiana, expanding the resolution's scope from a general national commendation to a specific recognition of local branches and their leadership.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly recognize the YMCA of the Capital Area in Louisiana and its specific contributions, in addition to the YMCA's national history.

SCOPE

Added specific references to the YMCA of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge, its founding in 1917, and its seven branches.

Added a specific resolution clause to transmit the document to the president and CEO of the YMCA of the Capital Area, Sean Elliott.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original header, legislative services digest, and page numbering from the original draft to match the enrolled format.

Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026

How they voted

30–0

Passed · 10 other

Total votes 40

May 5, 2026

D Democratic12

10 Yea 2

83% Yea

R Republican28

20 Yea 8

71% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

May 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 30 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

May 4, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors