SCR 8 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.

This bill designates March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor the event's 50th anniversary. It recognizes the festival's historical, cultural, and economic importance to the city of Amite and Tangipahoa Parish since it began in 1976. The resolution commends the festival's role in celebrating local heritage, supporting tourism, and fostering community pride through its various activities and traditions. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the festival's legacy.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

SCR8 Original → SCR8 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 17, 2026

MINOR

The bill was formally enrolled and approved, adding a co-sponsor (Senator Mizell) and updating the page count. The substantive content remains the same, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Amite Oyster Festival on March 16, 2026, and commending the festival's history and economic impact.

Scope change

No change in scope; the bill's applicability and subject matter remain identical to the original draft.

TECHNICAL

Added Senator Mizell as a co-sponsor to the resolution.

Updated the document header to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and corrected the page count from 3 to 2.

Removed the original draft header, legislative services digest, and disclaimer text regarding the digest's non-binding nature.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2026

How they voted

35–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 38

Mar 10, 2026

D Democratic10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

R Republican28

26 Yea 2

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Mar 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, concurred in.

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

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

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor