Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 48 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and commends the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative

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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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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What changed in the latest version

38 added · 49 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 48 has added several detailed "whereas" statements that emphasize the importance of Louisiana Agriculture Week, scheduled for March 23-27, 2026. These additions highlight the economic significance of agriculture in Louisiana, the value of direct engagement between lawmakers and farmers, and the need for legislators to understand the challenges faced by the agricultural community. This change is important as it aims to foster a stronger relationship between consumers, farmers, and policymakers, ensuring that agricultural issues are better represented in legislation.

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HLS 26RS-2133 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
48 BY REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER SPECIALDAY/WEEK/MONTH:
48 BY REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER A RESOLUTION To designate the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and to commend the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this vital educational initiative.
DesignatestheweekofMarch23-27,2026,asLouisiana AgricultureWeekatthestatecapitolandinthestateofLouisianaandcommendsthe farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this initiative A RESOLUTION To designate the week of March 23-27, 2026, as Louisiana Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in the state of Louisiana and to commend the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who participate in this vital educational initiative.
and WHEREAS, Louisiana Agriculture Week is dedicated to providing an opportunity for citizens across the state to honor the essential role agriculture plays in providing food, maintainingastrongeconomy, and drivinginnovation forasustainablefutureandfostering a deeper connection between consumers and the sources of their food, fuel, and fiber;
and WHEREAS, Louisiana Agriculture Week is dedicated to providing an opportunity for citizens across the state to honor the essential role agriculture plays in providing food, maintaininga strongeconomy,anddrivinginnovation forasustainablefutureandfostering a deeper connection between consumers and the sources of their food, fuel, and fiber;
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and WHEREAS,theHouseCommitteeonAgriculture,Forestry,Aquaculture,andRural Developmentcontinuestoemphasizetheimportanceof"boots-on-the-ground"advocacyand the strengthening of personal relationships between farmers and their elected officials;
48 WHEREAS,theHouseCommitteeonAgriculture,Forestry,Aquaculture,andRural Developmentcontinuestoemphasizetheimportanceof"boots-on-the-ground"advocacyand the strengthening of personal relationships between farmers and their elected officials;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the LegislatureofLouisianadoesherebydesignatetheweekofMarch23-27,2026,asLouisiana AgricultureWeekatthestatecapitolandinthestateofLouisianaanddoesherebycommend the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders of this state for their participation in this initiative and for their invaluable contributions to Louisiana's economy, food security, and cultural heritage.
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BEITFURTHER RESOLVEDthattheHouseofRepresentativesoftheLegislature of Louisiana does hereby encourage all citizens and lawmakers to participate in activities that celebrate and support the hardworking men and women of Louisiana agriculture.
48 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the LegislatureofLouisianadoesherebydesignatetheweekofMarch23-27,2026,asLouisiana AgricultureWeekatthestatecapitolandinthestateofLouisianaanddoesherebycommend the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders of this state for their participation in this initiative and for their invaluable contributions to Louisiana's economy, food security, and cultural heritage.
BEITFURTHERRESOLVEDthattheHouseofRepresentativesoftheLegislature of Louisiana does hereby encourage all citizens and lawmakers to participate in activities that celebrate and support the hardworking men and women of Louisiana agriculture.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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)] HR 48 Original 2026 Regular Session Butler Designates the week of March 23-27, 2026 as La.
Agriculture Week at the state capitol and in La.andcommendsthefarmers,ranchers,and agribusiness leaderswho participatein this vital educational initiative.
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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. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

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

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

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 48?
HR 48 is sponsored by Rhonda Gaye Butler (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 48?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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