Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SR 79 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana 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 4/16/2026.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 14, 2026. Enacted.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 52% · 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 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now officially designates April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, with a detailed resolution that commends childcare professionals for their significant contributions. The amendments added context about the importance of quality early childhood education, the mission of the Child Care Association of Louisiana, and a quote from its president emphasizing children's readiness for kindergarten. This recognition not only honors childcare providers but also highlights the vital role they play in shaping Louisiana's future.

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SLS 26RS-2085 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
79 BY SENATOR BARROW SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH.
79 BY SENATOR BARROW A RESOLUTION TodesignateWednesday,April15,2026,asChildCareAssociationofLouisianaDayatthe LouisianaStateCapitolandtocommendchildcarebusinessowners,earlychildhood educators, and support staff for their outstanding work.
Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A RESOLUTION TodesignateWednesday,April15,2026,asChildCareAssociationofLouisianaDayatthe LouisianaStateCapitolandtocommendchildcarebusinessowners,earlychildhood educators, and support staff for their outstanding work.
and WHEREAS, TaraEmery, president of the Child Care Association of Louisiana, has Page 1 of 2 SLS 26RS-2085 ORIGINAL SR NO.
and WHEREAS, Tara Emery, president of the Child Care Association of Louisiana, has stated that "Every child should have access to a high quality early childhood educational program and be prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn", and it is most fitting to recognize both her and the association for their outstanding efforts to achieve this mission.
79 stated that "Every child should have access to a high quality early childhood educational program and be prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn", and it is most fitting to recognize both her and the association for their outstanding efforts to achieve this mission.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebydesignate Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Dayat the Louisiana State Capitol;
79 ENROLLED THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does herebydesignate Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Dayat the Louisiana State Capitol;
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 79 Original 2026 Regular Session Barrow Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
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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 4/16/2026.

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

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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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Who sponsors SR 79?
SR 79 is sponsored by Regina Barrow (Democrat).
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