Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 15 R · 4 D cosponsors

HCR 16 — COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 25, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 51 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HCR 16 includes additional lines that highlight the achievements and history of Guaranty Corporation more thoroughly. It emphasizes the company's growth, including the development of its digital marketing capabilities and healthcare solutions, showcasing its commitment to serving the community. These changes matter because they provide a richer narrative of the company's impact on Louisiana, celebrating its centennial in a way that honors its contributions across various sectors.

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HLS 26RS-220 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
16 BYREPRESENTATIVESFIRMENT,ADAMS,BACALA,CARPENTER,CHENEVERT, DICKERSON, EDMONSTON, FREIBERG, LACOMBE, TERRY LANDRY, MARCELLE, MCMAKIN, VENTRELLA, AND WILDER AND SENATORS EDMONDS, FOIL, HODGES, LAMBERT, LUNEAU, AND MORRIS COMMENDATIONS:
16 BYREPRESENTATIVESFIRMENT,ADAMS,BACALA,CARPENTER,CHENEVERT, DICKERSON, EDMONSTON, FREIBERG, LACOMBE, TERRY LANDRY, MARCELLE, MCMAKIN, VENTRELLA, AND WILDER AND SENATORS EDMONDS, FOIL, HODGES, LAMBERT, LUNEAU, AND MORRIS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof Guaranty Corporation.
Commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of Guaranty Corporation A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commemorate the one hundredth anniversaryof Guaranty Corporation.
for nearlyninetyyears the companyremained under Foster familyownership and provided trustedinsuranceandfinancialprotectiontofamiliesacrossLouisiana,furtherstrengthening the company's legacy of stability and service;
for nearlyninetyyears the companyremained under Foster family ownership and provided trustedinsuranceandfinancialprotectiontofamiliesacrossLouisiana,furtherstrengthening the company's legacy of stability and service;
and WHEREAS,Mr.FosteralsocreatedGuarantyCorporationin1926;fromitshumble beginnings in Pollock, Guaranty Corporation has grown into a respected holding company with operations in broadcasting, digital media, healthcaremarketing, senior living, and real estate, all while remaining deeply grounded in Louisiana values;
and WHEREAS,Mr.FosteralsocreatedGuarantyCorporationin1926;fromitshumble beginnings in Pollock, GuarantyCorporation has grown into a respected holding company with operations in broadcasting, digital media, healthcare marketing, senior living, and real estate, all while remaining deeply grounded in Louisiana values;
and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-220 ORIGINAL HCR NO.
and WHEREAS, Guaranty Media has served as a pillar of Louisiana broadcasting, operating Eagle 98.1, Talk 107.3, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, and 100.7 The Tiger and delivering trusted local news, sports, entertainment, and community storytelling;
16 WHEREAS, Guaranty Media has served as a pillar of Louisiana broadcasting, operating Eagle 98.1, Talk 107.3, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, and 100.7 The Tiger and delivering trusted local news, sports, entertainment, and community storytelling;
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and WHEREAS, the company has expanded beyond radio, developing nationally recognizeddigitalmarketingcapabilitieswithGatorworks,itsdigitalmarketingagency,and Guaranty Health Solutions, which bridges the gap between healthcare and hospitality, demonstratingthataLouisiana-bornbusinesscanleadandinnovateonanationalstage;and WHEREAS, Guaranty Corporation has consistently fulfilled its mission to "Enrich Lives, Serve Others" by contributing to charitable causes, youth programs, education initiatives, and disaster relief efforts across Louisiana;
16 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the company has expanded beyond radio, developing nationally recognizeddigitalmarketingcapabilitieswithGatorworks,itsdigitalmarketingagency,and Guaranty Health Solutions, which bridges the gap between healthcare and hospitality, demonstratingthataLouisiana-bornbusiness canleadandinnovateonanationalstage;and WHEREAS, Guaranty Corporation has consistently fulfilled its mission to "Enrich Lives, Serve Others" by contributing to charitable causes, youth programs, education initiatives, and disaster relief efforts across Louisiana;
and WHEREAS,theFosterfamily,nowin its third andfourthgenerationsofleadership, continuesto guide the companywith thesameintegrity,resilience,andbeliefin Louisiana's people that inspired George A.
and WHEREAS, theFosterfamily,nowinits third andfourthgenerationsofleadership, continues to guidethecompanywith thesameintegrity,resilience,and belief in Louisiana's people that inspired George A.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart of the legislative instrument.
The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HCR 16 Original 2026 Regular Session Firment Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Corp.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  3. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. Received from the Senate without amendments.

  5. Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

  6. Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  7. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  8. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (127)

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Votes

CONCUR (#58)

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 24003
Democrat 6004
Total 31007
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Not Voting
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Not Voting
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Not Voting
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Not Voting
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 16?
HCR 16 is sponsored by Landry, T., John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican), Jay Luneau (Democrat), Eddie J. Lambert (Republican), Valarie Hodges (Republican), Franklin J. Foil (Republican), Rick Edmonds (Republican), III, Roger William Wilder (Republican), Lauren Ventrella (Republican), Dixon Wallace McMakin (Republican), C. Denise Marcelle (Democrat), Jeremy LaCombe (Republican), Barbara Reich Freiberg (Republican), Kathy Edmonston (Republican), Emily Chenevert (Republican), Barbara Carpenter (Democrat), Tony Bacala (Republican), Roy Daryl Adams (Democrat), Michael "Gabe" Firment (Republican), and Kellee Hennessy Dickerson (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 16?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 16, 2026. Enacted.
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