SR 42 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve community and technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 30, 2026.
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The bill has been updated to include a more detailed explanation of the vital role that community and technical colleges play in Louisiana's education system and workforce development. It now emphasizes the colleges' contributions to economic growth by collaborating with businesses and government. These enhancements clarify why recognizing March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day is important, highlighting the colleges' commitment to providing affordable, high-quality education and training essential for local communities and the state's economy.
SLS 26RS-1103 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
42 BY SENATOR MIZELL SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH.RESOLUTION Torecognizeandacknowledgethesignificantcontributionsofthecommunityandtechnical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and to designate Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions of the twelve communityand technicalcolleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A RESOLUTION Torecognizeandacknowledgethesignificantcontributionsofthecommunityandtechnical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and to designate Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
and WHEREAS, these community and technical colleges work in cooperation and collaboration with business, industry, and government to provide workforce training to respondtobotheducationalandskilledlaborneedswhileenhancingeconomicdevelopment Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-1103 ORIGINAL SR NO.
42 collaborationENROLLED with business, industry, and government to provide workforce training to respondtobotheducationalandskilledlaborneedswhileenhancingeconomicdevelopment opportunities not onlyin the communities served bythe institutions but also throughout the state;
and WHEREAS, the educational opportunity provided by community and technical colleges in Louisiana is a vital resource to our communities offering a wide range of functions and services, including two-year associate degrees and opportunities for students to transferto four-yearuniversities,four-yearuniversities,adultbasiceducation, adultcertificateand basiceducation,certificateanddiplomadiploma programs in skill and technical occupations for workers, and workforce training and retraining opportunities for business and industry, which include tailored training programs driven by market needs;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana doesherebyrecognizeandacknowledgethesignificantcontributions ofthecommunityand technical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and PagedoesherebydesignateWednesday,March25,2026,asLouisianaCommunityandTechnical 2College ofDay 3at SLSthe 26RS-1103Louisiana ORIGINALState SRCapitol. NO.
42Page doesherebydesignateWednesday,March25,2026,asLouisianaCommunityandTechnical2 Collegeof Day3 atSR theNO. Louisiana State Capitol.
42 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Richard Nelson, president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following3 digest, which constitutes no part of the3 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 42 Original 2026 Regular Session Mizell Recognizesandacknowledgesthesignificantcontributions ofthecommunityandtechnical colleges in Louisiana to the education and training of students and workers and designates Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as Louisiana Community and Technical College Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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Action History
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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Read by title and adopted.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Sponsors
- Beth Mizell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Beth Mizell Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 42 is sponsored by Beth Mizell (Republican).
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