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SR 166

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes and commends the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for providing reliable public water service to the citizens of St. Landry Parish.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux

Louisiana Senate commends the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for reliable, compliant public water service in St. Landry Parish since 1969, benefiting health, safety, and growth.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 166

Overview

  • Bill: SR 166
  • Session: 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Subject: Commendation recognizing the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for providing reliable public water service to St. Landry Parish communities

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution commends the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for its long-standing provision of safe, reliable, and centralized public water service to rural communities in St. Landry Parish since 1969.
  • It acknowledges the system’s role in improving public health, sanitation, infrastructure, fire protection, residential development, property values, and local economic and community growth.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal recognition by the Louisiana Senate of the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System’s contributions.
  • Highlights the system’s history and ongoing compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations (Louisiana Department of Health and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
  • Expresses appreciation for the dedication of the system’s board, employees, community leaders, and residents.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System.

Note: As a concurrent or non-binding resolution, the bill does not establish new regulations, funding, or statutory changes. Its primary effect is ceremonial recognition.

Who or what would be affected

  • The Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System would receive formal recognition from the Louisiana Senate.
  • Citizens and communities served by the system may view the resolution as an acknowledgment of the system’s public health and infrastructure investments.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory changes are attached to this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the 2026 Regular Session; authorization by the Senate.
  • Actions noted: Rules suspended; introduced in the Senate; read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Gerald Boudreaux
  • Effective date: The resolution becomes part of the official record upon passage; there are no operative deadlines or implementation timelines beyond standard legislative approval.

Summary

SR 166 is a non-binding Senate resolution that formally commends the Lewisburg-Bellevue Water System for providing reliable public water service to rural areas of St. Landry Parish since 1969, highlighting its compliance with regulatory standards and its impact on public health, safety, infrastructure, and community development. The measure serves as ceremonial acknowledgment and gratitude to the system’s leadership, employees, and supporters.

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

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