Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 24 R · 9 D cosponsors

SR 43 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr. for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Irish-Italian Parade.

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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    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 March 23, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 30, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    1 primary, 32 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (24 R · 9 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

40 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill now includes a longer list of sponsors, expanding from just Senators Cathey and Talbot to a full range of supporters from various backgrounds. Additionally, it specifies the year of the Irish-Italian Parade as 2026 and includes more context about its history and significance for the community. These changes are important because they acknowledge broader support for the event and highlight its cultural importance, making the commendation more comprehensive and representative of the community it celebrates.

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SLS 26RS-1136 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
43 BY SENATORS CATHEY AND TALBOT COMMENDATIONS.
43 BY SENATORS CATHEY, ABRAHAM, ALLAIN, BOUDREAUX, CARTER, CONNICK,DUPLESSIS,EDMONDS,FESI,FOIL,HARRIS,HENRY, HENSGENS, HODGES, JACKSON-ANDREWS, JENKINS, KLEINPETER, LAMBERT, LUNEAU, MCMATH, MIGUEZ, MILLER, MIZELL, MORRIS, MYERS, OWEN, PRESSLY, PRICE, REESE, SELDERS, TALBOT, WHEAT AND WOMACK A RESOLUTION To commend Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr.
Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr.
for serving as the Irish Grand Marshal in the 44sh-Italian Parade.
A RESOLUTION To commend Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr.
WHEREAS,theIrish-ItalianParade,oneofthemost awaitedfamily-friendlyevents in Metairie, Louisiana, each year, rolled at noon on March 22, 2026;
WHEREAS, theIrish-ItalianParade,oneofthemostawaitedfamily-friendlyevents in Metairie, Louisiana, each year, rolled at noon on March 22, 2026;
and Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-1136 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, for the Forty-Fourth Annual Irish-Italian Parade, Senate President CameronHenry,Jr.wasselectedasthe2026IrishGrandMarshalandErikYoungbloodwas selected as the 2026 Italian Grand Marshal;
43 WHEREAS, for the Forty-Fourth Annual Irish-Italian Parade, Senate President CameronHenry,Jr.wasselectedasthe2026IrishGrandMarshalandErikYoungbloodwas selected as the 2026 Italian Grand Marshal;
and WHEREAS, Senate President Cameron Henry's leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to the people of Louisiana made him a fitting choice for the distinguished honor of serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal.
and Page 1 of 2 SR NO.
43 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Senate President Cameron Henry's leadership, dedication to public service, and commitment to the people of Louisiana made him a fitting choice for the distinguished honor of serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE 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 SR 43 Original 2026 Regular Session Cathey Commends Senate President Cameron Henry, Jr.
for serving as the 2026 Irish Grand Marshal in the 44th Annual Irish-Italian Parade.
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Action History

  1. 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.

  2. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 32 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (32)

Not signed on (114)

114 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

CO-AUTHORS (#112)

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 21006
Democrat 9001
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 Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Yea
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Not Voting
Alan Seabaugh Republican Not Voting
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
Jeremy Stine Republican Not Voting
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 43?
SR 43 is sponsored by Glen Womack (Republican), Jr., William "Bill" Wheat (Republican), Kirk Talbot (Republican), Larry Selders (Democrat), Mike Reese (Republican), Edward J. Price (Democrat), Thomas A. Pressly (Republican), Robert "Bob" Owen (Republican), Brach Jerad Myers (Republican), John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican), Beth Mizell (Republican), Gregory A. Miller (Republican), Blake Miguez (Republican), Patrick McMath (Republican), Jay Luneau (Democrat), Eddie J. Lambert (Republican), Caleb Kleinpeter (Republican), Sam Jenkins (Democrat), Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews (Democrat), Valarie Hodges (Republican), Bob Hensgens (Republican), Cameron Henry (Republican), Jimmy Harris (Democrat), Franklin J. Foil (Republican), Rick Edmonds (Republican), Royce Duplessis (Democrat), Patrick Connick (Republican), Gary Carter (Democrat), Gerald Boudreaux (Democrat), Robert Allain (Republican), Mark Abraham (Republican), Stewart Jr. Cathey (Republican), and Michael "Big Mike" Fesi (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 43?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2026. Enacted.
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