Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SCR 28 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Last action — Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 20, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now recognizes May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, adding a specific celebration for the company. Additionally, several historical details about Elmer Candy’s origins and its products have been included, highlighting its significance in Louisiana’s culture and its status as a major manufacturer. This change is important because it not only commemorates a local business but also connects the community to its rich candy-making heritage, fostering local pride.

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SLS 26RS-1846 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
28 BY SENATOR WHEAT COMMENDATIONS.
28 BY SENATOR WHEAT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend and celebrate Elmer Candyand to recognize Tuesday, May5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend and celebrate Elmer Candyand to recognize Tuesday, May5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
and Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-1846 ORIGINAL SCR NO.
and WHEREAS,inthe1960s,RoyNelsonbecameapartnerintheenterprise,eventually purchasingtheentirecompanyfromtheElmerfamily,andencouragedhisson,Allan,tojoin the endeavor;
28 WHEREAS,inthe1960s,RoyNelsonbecameapartnerintheenterprise,eventually purchasingtheentirecompanyfromtheElmerfamily,andencouragedhisson,Allan,tojoin the endeavor;
and WHEREAS,ElmerCandyleadstheindustrywiththehighestlevelofqualitycontrol, food safety, and industry innovation;
and Page 1 of 2 SCR NO.
28 ENROLLED WHEREAS,ElmerCandyleadstheindustrywiththehighestlevelofqualitycontrol, food safety, and industry innovation;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyof this Resolution be transmitted to the Nelson family of Elmer Candy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Nelson family of Elmer Candy.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
The keyword, summary, 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)] DIGEST SCR 28 Original 2026 Regular Session Wheat Commends and celebrates Elmer Candy and recognizes Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as Elmer Candy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/23/2026.

  2. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. Read by title, concurred in.

  5. Received from the House without amendments.

  6. Read by title and adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

  7. Received in the House from the Senate.

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

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

ADOPT (#315)

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 23004
Democrat 10001
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 33006
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Not Voting
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Not Voting
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Not Voting
Jeremy Stine Republican Not Voting
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
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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Who sponsors SCR 28?
SCR 28 is sponsored by Jr., William "Bill" Wheat (Republican).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.
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