SR 98 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy 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 4/30/2026.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 04, 2026.
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What changed in the latest version
43 added · 54 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of the resolution SR 98 not only formally recognizes April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the State Capitol but also includes additional information highlighting the potential economic and job growth associated with renewable energy in Louisiana. It emphasizes the state's resources in solar and wind energy, along with the advancements in battery storage technology, which could significantly benefit both the economy and the environment. These changes matter because they showcase Louisiana's commitment to diversifying its energy sector and investing in sustainable job opportunities.
SLS 26RS-1862 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
98 BY SENATOR HENSGENS SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH.RESOLUTION TorecognizeTuesday,April21,2026,asLouisianaRenewableEnergyDayattheLouisiana State Capitol.
Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable Energy Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A RESOLUTION TorecognizeTuesday,April21,2026,asLouisianaRenewableEnergyDayattheLouisiana State Capitol.
and PageWHEREAS, 1wind energy is an abundant and growing source of 2renewable SLSenergy 26RS-1862that ORIGINALcan SRcreate NO.jobs and economic opportunities in Louisiana;
98 WHEREAS, wind energy is an abundant and growing source of renewable energy that can create jobs and economic opportunities in Louisiana;
and WHEREAS, batterystorage technologyis improving rapidlyand can playaplay a critical role in integrating renewable energy sources into our electric grid and creating new jobs in the energy sector;
and WHEREAS,Page the1 vast majority of new2 powerSR plantNO. facilities proposed in Louisiana are renewable energy projects, spanning thirty parishes;
98 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the vast majority of new power plant facilities proposed in Louisiana are renewable energy projects, spanning thirty parishes;
and WHEREAS, supporting renewable energyandenergy and clean energy jobs can help diversify our state's economy and position Louisiana as a leader in the transition to a clean energy future;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebyrecognize Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana RenewableRenewableEnergyDayat EnergyDayat the Louisiana State Capitol.
ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared by Senate 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 98 Original 2026 Regular Session Hensgens Recognizes Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Louisiana Renewable EnergyDayat 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 4/30/2026.
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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
- Bob Hensgens · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Bob Hensgens Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SR 98?
- SR 98 is sponsored by Bob Hensgens (Republican).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 27, 2026. Enacted.
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