SCR 79 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial of the Grambling State University "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its outstanding contributions to music, education, culture, and the proud heritage of the state of Louisiana.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally congratulates Grambling State University on the 100th anniversary of its Tiger Marching Band. It recognizes the band's historic contributions to music, education, and Louisiana's cultural heritage since its founding in 1926. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the state legislature and directs a copy to the university president.

Issues: ✓ Education

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

SCR79 Original → SCR79 Enrolled · 1 edit · May 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized for enrollment, removing internal drafting notes and page headers while reformatting the text for official publication. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of Grambling State University and the historical details of its Tiger Marching Band, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative tracking numbers, page headers, and the 'Original' digest section to prepare the document for official publication as an enrolled bill.

Floor votes · Senate May 21, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 40

May 21, 2026

D Democratic12

11 Yea 1

91% Yea

R Republican28

24 Yea 4

85% 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 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors