Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SCR8 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.

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

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on March 17, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.

Bill Text

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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

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

Senate: ADOPT

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
Republican 23002
Democrat 7001
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Owen — Yea
Boudreaux — Yea
Carter — Yea
Miller — Yea
Edward J. Price 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
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 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

What does SCR8 do?
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.
Who sponsors SCR8?
SCR8 is sponsored by Jr., William "Bill" Wheat (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR8?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 09, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SCR8?
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