SR 57 — COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes the vital contributions of Tulane University to the state of Louisiana.
Last action — Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 07, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 20, 2026.
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What changed in the latest version
55 added · 69 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to the bill now provide a more detailed acknowledgment of Tulane University's contributions to Louisiana, including its impact on the state's economy, job creation, and advancements in healthcare and research. This version emphasizes specific areas where Tulane is making a difference, such as public health and innovation, and highlights their ongoing investments in New Orleans. These additions matter because they give lawmakers and the public a clearer understanding of Tulane's role and importance to the community, reinforcing the value of the university in statewide development and well-being.
SLS 26RS-1665 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
57 BY SENATOR CARTER COMMENDATIONS.A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and to recognize Tulane University for its vital contributions to the state of Louisiana.
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A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and to recognize Tulane University for its vital contributions to the state of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, Tulane University is one of the country's leading research and educationalinstitutions, hometo thenation's oldestschoolofpublichealth,theninth-oldest privateuniversityintheprestigiousAssociationofAmericanUniversities,twelfth-oldestlaw school, and fifteenth-oldest medical school;
and WHEREAS, Tulane University's research enterprise continues to expand, which attractssignificantexternalfundingandproducesworkthathasbothglobalreachanddirect Pageimpact 1across ofLouisiana; 3 SLS 26RS-1665 ORIGINAL SR NO.
57 impact across Louisiana;
and WHEREAS,Page Tulane1 University is advancing leadership in the future of energy2 throughinitiativessuchastheFutureofEnergyForumandtheestablishmentoftheInstituteSR forNO. Advanced Energy Studies, both of which position Louisiana and the Gulf South at the forefront of energy innovation and transition;
57 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Tulane University is advancing leadership in the future of energy throughinitiativessuchastheFutureofEnergyForumandtheestablishmentoftheInstitute for Advanced Energy Studies, both of which position Louisiana and the Gulf South at the forefront of energy innovation and transition;
PageBE 2IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of 3this SLSResolution 26RS-1665be ORIGINALtransmitted SRto NO.Michael A.
57 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Michael A.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 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 57 Original 2026 Regular Session Carter Designates April 1, 2026, as Tulane Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and recognizes Tulane University's vital contributions to the state of La.
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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 4/16/2026.
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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
- Gary Carter · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gary Carter Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SR 57 is sponsored by Gary Carter (Democrat).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 07, 2026. Enacted.
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