SCR 78 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill designates Friday, May 29, 2026, as Bonfouca Museum and Research Center Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It directly affects the Tchefuncta Nation, Chahta Tribe, and Louisiana citizens by formally recognizing the upcoming dedication of a museum located in Slidell. The resolution expresses appreciation for the tribe's efforts to preserve indigenous history and artifacts at the historic Bonfouca site. By passing this measure, the Legislature acknowledges the cultural and educational value of the museum for students, residents, and tourists.

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 21, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR78 Original → SCR78 Enrolled · 4 edits · May 27, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from an original draft to its final enrolled version, incorporating more detailed language to honor the Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe. The changes expand the resolution's purpose to explicitly recognize the tribe's dedication of the new museum and express appreciation for their preservation of indigenous history. Additionally, the enrolled version includes specific historical context about the tribe's ancestors, their role in the Battle of New Orleans, and their unique legal status as early U.S. citizens who were exempt from forced relocation to Oklahoma.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution was expanded to include specific historical acknowledgments of the Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe, detailing their contributions to American history and their unique legal status under the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek.

SCOPE

Added detailed 'Whereas' clauses specifying that the museum is located at a historic train depot in Slidell and will preserve artifacts related to West Florida and American Indian history.

Included new clauses recognizing the tribe's ancestors as mound builders and noting that their ancestors fought for the United States under President Andrew Jackson, including in the Battle of New Orleans.

Added historical context stating that the Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe were among the earliest Native Americans to become U.S. citizens with dual citizenship in 1830 and were exempt from relocation to Indian territory in Oklahoma.

Refined the opening statement to explicitly recognize the dedication of the Bonfouca Museum and Research Center by the Tchefuncta Nation and Chahta Tribe, rather than just designating the day.

Floor votes · Senate May 25, 2026

How they voted

36–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 41

May 25, 2026

D Democratic12

8 Yea 4

66% Yea

R Republican29

28 Yea 1

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

May 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

May 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

May 21, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors