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SR 111

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the volunteers and members of the 2026 Concerned Women for America's Encourage-A-Legislator Project.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Cloud

Louisiana Senate formally commends the 2026 Concerned Women for America Encourage-A-Legislator project and its volunteers for praying for legislators, no policy changes.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/7/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 111

Summary of SR 111 (Louisiana 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 111 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution that commends and acknowledges the volunteers and members of the 2026 Concerned Women for America (CWA) Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Project.
  • The resolution explicitly recognizes CWA as a long-standing public policy organization and frames the EAL program as a means for members and friends to regularly pray for state legislators and statewide officeholders, consistent with the organization’s mission and Biblical principles.
  • The overarching aim is to honor the participants for their efforts to support lawmakers through prayer.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution formally commends and acknowledges the volunteers and members participating in CWA’s 2026 EAL Project.
  • Expression of support: It conveys the Senate’s appreciation for the act of encouraging legislators through prayer as a contribution to public service.
  • Communications: The resolution directs that a copy be transmitted to Laura Huber of Concerned Women for America of Louisiana, ensuring official acknowledgment within the organization.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary beneficiaries are the volunteers and members of the 2026 CWA Encourage-A-Legislator Project, as well as the broader CWA organization in Louisiana.
  • Legislators and statewide officeholders are the intended recipients of the encouragement, though no policy changes or mandates are imposed on them.
  • The resolution does not create statutory duties, funding, or regulatory obligations beyond the symbolic recognition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the Senate, with the following actions noted in the bill’s history:
    • Read by title and Rules suspended.
    • Read second time by title and adopted.
  • Sponsor: Sen. Heather Cloud (primary sponsor), with Co-sponsor designation.
  • Effective date: As a resolution, it takes effect upon adoption; it does not create enforceable law or appropriations.
  • Transmission: Requires sending a copy of the resolution to the designated recipient at CWA Louisiana.

Practical impact

  • The bill has a ceremonial and commemorative impact, providing formal recognition from the Louisiana Senate to participants in a faith-based civic engagement program.
  • It signals the Legislature’s respect for religiously affiliated public policy involvement and the personal dedication of volunteers who engage in prayerful encouragement of elected officials.
  • No changes to statutes, budgets, or public policy are enacted by this resolution.

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

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