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SCR 52

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Nick Saban on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux and 1 co-sponsor

Ceremonial resolution commends Nick Saban for induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame; symbolic, nonbinding, with no fiscal impact.

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
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Bill Summary · SCR 52

Summary — SCR 52 (Concurrent Resolution)

  • Title: Commendations — Commends Nick Saban on being inducted into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
  • Bill type: Concurrent resolution (ceremonial)
  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Status: Passed by both chambers; sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on May 30, 2025
  • Sponsors: Alan Seabaugh (primary), Gerald Boudreaux (cosponsor)
  • Related: SR 34 (companion)

Purpose and intent

SCR 52 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that formally recognizes and commends Nick Saban on his induction into the 2025 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s official congratulations and appreciation for Saban’s achievements and his connection to Louisiana’s sports history.

Key provisions

  • A formal commendation of Nick Saban for being named to the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
  • A legislative expression of praise for Saban’s career accomplishments and contributions to the state’s sporting legacy (ceremonial language).
  • Direction that the appropriate legislative officer transmit copies of the resolution to designated recipients (customary distribution language for honorific resolutions).

Who is affected

  • Directly: Nick Saban (the honoree).
  • Indirectly: Constituents, sporting communities, and institutions that view the resolution as an official recognition by the state legislature.
  • Practically: No change to law, regulation, or funding; no programmatic or administrative obligations beyond customary transmission and recordkeeping.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • The resolution is symbolic and nonbinding. It does not create enforceable rights, impose duties, or authorize expenditures.
  • No fiscal committee referral or appropriation is indicated.

Procedural timeline (highlights)

  • Introduced in the Legislature: March 28, 2025.
  • Passed/adopted by the Legislature (both chambers): May 2025 (record shows final Senate actions and enrollment occurring in late May).
  • Enrolled and transmitted to the Secretary of State: Sent by the Secretary of the Senate on May 30, 2025.

Bottom line

SCR 52 is an honorary, non-legislative resolution that formally acknowledges and commends Nick Saban’s induction into the 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It serves as an official legislative recognition of his accomplishments and ties to Louisiana athletics but carries no legal or fiscal consequences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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