SCR 79 — COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial of the Grambling State University "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its outstanding contributions to music, education, culture, and the proud heritage of the state of Louisiana.
Last action — Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 21, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 27, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
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Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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In plain language
The bill commends Grambling State University for its centennial celebration of the Tiger Marching Band.
This measure recognizes Grambling State University's Tiger Marching Band for its 100 years of contributions to music and culture. It highlights the band's impact on education and heritage in Louisiana.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
54 added · 71 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to SCR 79 celebrates the 100th anniversary of Grambling State University's "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band. Key details were added, highlighting the band's historical origins in 1926 and its significant impact on music and culture in Louisiana. This not only honors the band's legacy but also emphasizes its role as a vital representative of the university and the state on national and international stages. Recognizing this milestone helps to reinforce the importance of music education and cultural heritage within the community.
SLS 26RS-4077 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
79 BY SENATOR LUNEAU COMMENDATIONS.A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennialof the Grambling State University"World Famed" Tiger MarchingBand and to recognize its outstanding contributions to music, education, culture, and the proud heritage of the state of Louisiana.
Commends and congratulates Grambling State Universityupon the celebration of the centennial of the Grambling State University "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band and recognizes its outstanding contributions to music, education, culture, and the proud heritage of the state of Louisiana.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennialof the Grambling State University"World Famed" Tiger MarchingBand and to recognize its outstanding contributions to music, education, culture, and the proud heritage of the state of Louisiana.
and WHEREAS, from these humble beginnings, the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band has grown into one of the most distinguished collegiate marching bands in the nation and has longlongservedas servedas a premier ambassador for GramblingState Universityand the state of Louisiana;
and WHEREAS, beginning in 1952, under the leadership of renowned director Conrad HutchinsonJr.,thebandwaselevatedtonewheightsofprecision,discipline,andartistryand Pagebecame 1widely ofknown 3as SLS"The 26RS-4077Best ORIGINALBand SCRin NO.the Land";
79 became widely known as "The Best Band in the Land";
and WHEREAS,Page theGramblingStateUniversityTigerMarchingBandhaslongbeenan1 integral part of the2 traditionSCR andNO. pageantry of the Bayou Classic, contributing to one of Louisiana's most celebrated annual cultural and collegiate events;
79 ENROLLED WHEREAS, theGramblingStateUniversityTigerMarchingBandhaslongbeenan integral part of the tradition and pageantry of the Bayou Classic, contributing to one of Louisiana's most celebrated annual cultural and collegiate events;
PagePRESIDENT 2OF ofTHE 3SENATE SLSSPEAKER 26RS-4077OF ORIGINALTHE SCRHOUSE NO.OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
79 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
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 79 Original 2026 Regular Session Luneau Commends and congratulates Grambling State University upon the celebration of the centennial of the Grambling State University "World Famed" Tiger Marching Band and recognizesitsoutstandingcontributionstomusic,education,culture,andtheproudheritage of the state of Louisiana.
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Action History
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Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
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Signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Read by title, concurred in.
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Received from the House without amendments.
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Received in the House from the Senate.
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Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
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Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
Sponsors
- Jay Luneau · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jay Luneau Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| 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 | Not Voting |
| Regina Barrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Royce Duplessis | Democrat | Yea |
| Sam Jenkins | Democrat | Yea |
| Sidney Barthelemy II | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam Bass | Republican | Yea |
| Alan Seabaugh | Republican | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Glen Womack | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory A. Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Heather Cloud | Republican | Yea |
| Jeremy Stine | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Yea |
| Patrick McMath | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
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- SCR 79 is sponsored by Jay Luneau (Democrat).
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