Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HCR 40 — LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month

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 enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 07, 2026.

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Prognosis

Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

  • 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).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

48 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HCR 40 now includes a designation stating that it is "ENROLLED," signifying that it has passed through the legislative process. Additionally, it has refined language, removing some lines while retaining the core message of honoring the contributions of women in Louisiana's legislature during Women's History Month. These changes emphasize the recognition of historical figures and underscore the importance of women's roles in the state's governance, which is vital for promoting gender equality and celebrating women's achievements in politics.

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HLS 26RS-2580 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
40 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR LEGISLATORS:
40 BY REPRESENTATIVE TAYLOR A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month.
Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To commend the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month.
and WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana has seen one hundredsevendistinguished women serve as members of the House and Senate since 1936;
and WHEREAS, the Legislature ofLouisianahasseen one hundred seven distinguished women serve as members of the House and Senate since 1936;
and WHEREAS, Doris LindseyHolland Rhodes became the first woman to serve in the state legislature when she was elected to fill her late husband's seat in the Senate in 1936;
and WHEREAS, Doris LindseyHolland Rhodes becamethe first woman to serve in the state legislature when she was elected to fill her late husband's seat in the Senate in 1936;
and Page 1 of 2 HLS 26RS-2580 ORIGINAL HCR NO.
and WHEREAS, Mary L.
40 WHEREAS, Mary L.
and WHEREAS, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was a member of the House from 1984 to 1988 and served as the 54th governor of Louisiana from 2004 to 2008, during which she helped guide the state through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina;
and Page 1 of 2 HCR NO.
40 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was a member of the House from 1984 to and served as the 54th governor of Louisiana from 2004 to 2008, during which she helped guide the state through the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina;
and WHEREAS, past and present women of the Legislature of Louisiana have been powerful voices for women throughout the state, and theyaremost deservingof the highest recognition for their historic roles as trailblazers and community leaders.
and WHEREAS, past and present women of the Legislature of Louisiana have been powerfulvoices for women throughout the state, and theyare most deservingof the highest recognition for their historic roles as trailblazers and community leaders.
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE 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)] HCR 40 Original 2026 Regular Session Taylor Commends the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month.
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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. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  4. Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 28 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

  5. Received from the Senate without amendments.

  6. Read by title, adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  7. Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"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.

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Votes

CO-AUTHORS (#241)

Failed 4 Yea · 0 Nay · 35 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3008
Republican 10026
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 40035
% of votes cast 10%0%0%90%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Not Voting
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Not Voting
Jay Luneau Democrat Not Voting
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Not Voting
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Not Voting
Sam Jenkins Democrat Not Voting
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Not Voting
Adam Bass Republican Not Voting
Alan Seabaugh Republican Not Voting
Beth Mizell Republican Not Voting
Blake Miguez Republican Not Voting
Bob Hensgens Republican Not Voting
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Not Voting
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Not Voting
Franklin J. Foil Republican Not Voting
Glen Womack Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Not Voting
Heather Cloud Republican Not Voting
Jeremy Stine Republican Not Voting
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Not Voting
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Not Voting
Kirk Talbot Republican Not Voting
Mark Abraham Republican Not Voting
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Not Voting
Mike Reese Republican Not Voting
Patrick Connick Republican Not Voting
Patrick McMath Republican Not Voting
Rick Edmonds Republican Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Not Voting
Robert Allain Republican Not Voting
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Not Voting
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Not Voting
Valarie Hodges Republican Not Voting

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CONCUR (#240)

Passed 28 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 22005
Democrat 5006
Total 280011
% of votes cast 72%0%0%28%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Not Voting
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Not Voting
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Not Voting
Sam Jenkins Democrat Not Voting
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Not Voting
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Not Voting
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Not Voting
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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HCR 40 is sponsored by Sylvia Elaine Taylor (Democrat).
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