Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SCR 7 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Last action — Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    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 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 18, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment designates April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, adding detailed context about the significance of strawberries to the local economy and heritage. It highlights the economic value of strawberries in Louisiana, the history of the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, and the contributions it makes to the community. This matters because it recognizes the cultural importance of the festival and supports local farmers and nonprofits while promoting state pride.

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SLS 26RS-214 ORIGINAL Regular Session SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
7 BY SENATOR WHEAT SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH.
7 BY SENATOR WHEAT AND REPRESENTATIVE COATES A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Day at the state capitol.
and WHEREAS, for over fifty years, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has become avenueforfund-raisingbynonprofitandcharitableorganizationswhilecelebratingtherich agricultural heritage and vibrant community spirit of Ponchatoula, the "StrawberryCapital Page 1 of 3 SLS 26RS-214 ORIGINAL SCR NO.
and WHEREAS, for over fifty years, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has become avenueforfund-raisingbynonprofitandcharitableorganizations whilecelebratingtherich agricultural heritage and vibrant community spirit of Ponchatoula, the "StrawberryCapital of the World";
7 of the World";
and WHEREAS, the 2026 Louisiana StrawberryQueen LIV, AubreyRenee'Brumfield, is honored with this esteemed title to signify her role as an ambassador of the festival and the values it upholds;
and WHEREAS, the 2026 Louisiana StrawberryQueen LIV, AubreyRenee' Brumfield, is honored with this esteemed title to signify her role as an ambassador of the festival and the values it upholds;
and WHEREAS, the 2026 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Blossom is Heather Robertson, who exemplifies grace and community involvement and is particularly recognized for her contributions and commitment to the festival and the farming industry;
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7 ENROLLED WHEREAS, the 2026 Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Blossom is Heather Robertson, who exemplifies grace and community involvement and is particularly recognized for her contributions and commitment to the festival and the farming industry;
and WHEREAS,thePonchatoulaStrawberryFestivalhastheuniquestatus asoneofthe only festivals at which nonprofit organizations are the only vendors on the official festival grounds.
and WHEREAS,thePonchatoulaStrawberryFestivalhastheuniquestatusasoneofthe only festivals at which nonprofit organizations are the only vendors on the official festival grounds.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula StrawberryFestival Dayat the Louisiana Page 2 of 3 SLS 26RS-214 ORIGINAL SCR NO.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula StrawberryFestival Dayat the Louisiana State Capitol and does herebyrecognizethewonderfulactivitiesof this exceptional festival and its contributions to the community.
7 State Capitol and does herebyrecognize the wonderful activities ofthis exceptionalfestival and its contributions to the community.
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 7 Original 2026 Regular Session Wheat Designates Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Ponchatoula StrawberryFestival Dayat the La.
State Capitol.
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

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

  4. Read by title, concurred in.

  5. Received from the House without amendments.

  6. Received in the House from the Senate.

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

  8. Read by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

ADOPT (#7)

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 25002
Democrat 9001
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
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 Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Not Voting
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
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 Not Voting
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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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SCR 7?
SCR 7 is sponsored by Kimberly Landry Coates (Republican) and Jr., William "Bill" Wheat (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 7?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2026. Enacted.
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