Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 14 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 39 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commemorates the celebration of St. Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus

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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 23, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 48 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill commemorates St. Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus, highlighting the cultural ties between Italy and Louisiana. It emphasizes the contributions of Italian immigrants to the state's heritage, including their culinary and musical influences. These changes matter because they recognize and honor the significant role of the Italian community in shaping Louisiana's culture, fostering unity and appreciation among diverse ethnic groups.

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HLS 26RS-1603 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
39 BY REPRESENTATIVE GLORIOSO SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH:
39 BY REPRESENTATIVES GLORIOSO, BACALA, BAYHAM, BOYER, CHENEVERT, COX, FREEMAN, GALLE, ILLG, MIKE JOHNSON, MANDIE LANDRY, MCMAKIN,MUSCARELLO,NEWELL,STAGNI,VENTRELLA,VILLIO,AND WYBLE A RESOLUTION To commemorate the celebration of St.
Commemorates the celebration of St.
Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus A RESOLUTION To commemorate the celebration of St.
and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-1603 ORIGINAL HR NO.
and WHEREAS,classicallytrainedmusiciansandtheirdescendants,includingpioneers such as "Papa" Jack Laine, Nick LaRocca, and Louis Prima, collaborated across cultural Page 1 of 2 HR NO.
39 WHEREAS,classicallytrainedmusiciansandtheirdescendants,includingpioneers such as "Papa" Jack Laine, Nick LaRocca, and Louis Prima, collaborated across cultural lines to help fuse Italian operatic melodies and brass traditions with African rhythms;
39 ENROLLED lines to help fuse Italian operatic melodies and brass traditions with African rhythms;
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
Itconstitutes 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 39 Original 2026 Regular Session Glorioso Commemorates the celebration of St.
Joseph's Day on March 19, 2026, and establishes the Italian American Legislative Caucus.
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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.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (129)

129 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 39?
HR 39 is sponsored by John E. Wyble (Republican), Debbie Villio (Republican), Lauren Ventrella (Republican), Joe Stagni, Candace N. Newell (Democrat), Nicholas Muscarello (Republican), Dixon Wallace McMakin (Republican), Mandie Landry (Democrat), Mike Johnson (Republican), Jr., John R. Illg (Republican), Jr., Jack "Jay" William Gallé (Republican), Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat), III, Vincent E. Cox (Republican), Emily Chenevert (Republican), Chad Michael Boyer (Republican), Jr., Michael Robert Bayham (Republican), Tony Bacala (Republican), and Brian Leonard Glorioso (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 39?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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