COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on the occasion of its thirty-fifth anniversary and recognizes Rose Hudson for twenty years of service as the president and CEO of the corporation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow and 3 co-sponsors

Louisiana commends the Lottery for 35 years and Rose Hudson’s 20 years as CEO, highlighting over $5 billion to education and the Lottery’s accountability and public service.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Purpose and Intent

HCR 56 is a concurrent resolution in the Louisiana Legislature that commends the Louisiana Lottery Corporation on its 35th anniversary and recognizes Rose Hudson for twenty years of service as president and chief executive officer.

The resolution highlights the Lottery’s public role and accountability in serving the citizens of Louisiana.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal commendation of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation for 35 years of operation (since 1991) under the state constitution and the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Law.

Acknowledgment of the Lottery’s contributions to the state treasury, specifying that more than $5 billion has been directed to the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), which funds elementary and secondary public education in Louisiana.

Recognition of Rose Hudson’s twenty years of leadership as president and CEO, emphasizing her commitment to integrity, accountability, transparency, and public service.

Expresses the Legislature’s appreciation for Hudson’s leadership and the Lottery’s values.

Who/What Would Be Affected

The Louisiana Lottery Corporation is the primary subject of the commendation.

Rose Hudson, in her role as president and CEO, is recognized for her leadership and service.

The recognition itself is ceremonial and informational; it does not impose regulatory changes, funding shifts, or new obligations on the Lottery or state agencies beyond acknowledging historical contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The bill is a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR), meaning it does not create new law but expresses the Legislature’s sentiments.

Status: Read by title and lies over under the rules as of the action history date (April 13, 2026).

Sponsor: Rep. Vanessa LaFleur (with a co-sponsor listed as LaFleur on the bill’s record).

No fiscal impact, statutory amendments, or implementation timelines are attached to this resolution; it is strictly commemorative.

Observations

The resolution reaffirms the Lottery’s role in supporting education through the MFP, aligning with public interest in transparency and accountability.

It serves as formal recognition and does not alter statutory authority, funding mechanisms, or governance structures.

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