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HCR 33

LEGISLATORS: Recognizes the women of the Legislature of Louisiana on the occasion of Women's History Month

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Taylor

HCR 33 commends Louisiana women legislators, honoring their historical milestones and current leadership to raise awareness of women’s contributions in state governance.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 33

Summary of Bill: HCR 33 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and intent

  • HCR 33 is a concurrent resolution that formally commends and recognizes the women who have served in the Legislature of Louisiana.
  • The resolution marks Women's History Month by acknowledging the contributions of women legislators to the state and its citizens.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares that recognizing the women of the Louisiana Legislature during Women’s History Month is fitting due to their contributions.
  • Highlights historical milestones and notable women in Louisiana legislative history, including:
    • Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes as the first woman to serve in the state Senate (elected 1936 to fill a late husband’s seat).
    • Beatrice Hawthorne Moore, first woman to serve in the House (1940).
    • Dorothy Mae Taylor, first Black woman in the Legislature (House: 1971–1976; Senate: 1991–2008; first Black female president pro tempore in the Senate).
    • Other pioneers and milestones (e.g., Louise Brazzel Johnson, Mary L. Landrieu, Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Jalila Jefferson-Bullock, Regina Barrow as first female Senate President Pro Tempore, Sharon Weston Broome’s leadership roles, etc.).
  • Notes the current composition (as of the resolution) of the Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus:
    • 34 women serve in the Legislature.
    • 29 in the House, 5 in the Senate.
    • Leadership positions: Senator Beth Mizell chairs the caucus; Representative Kellee Hennessy Dickerson and Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrewes serve as vice chairs.
  • Affirms enduring appreciation and recognition for the contributions of women legislators.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic impact on:
    • Members of the Louisiana Legislature (past, present, and future) by recognizing their service.
    • The public and state’s citizens, through acknowledgement of women’s historical and ongoing roles in governance.
  • No new statutory obligations, funding changes, or regulatory effects are created by this resolution.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Status and actions taken:
    • Read by title and concurred in the House with a 27 yeas, 0 nays vote on 2026-03-31.
    • Enrolled and signed by the Speaker (2026-04-01).
    • Sent to the Senate; signed by the President of the Senate (2026-04-07).
    • Returned to the House and finalized (2026-04-08 to the Secretary of State in accordance with House rules).
  • The resolution commemorates Women’s History Month in 2026 and reflects on historical milestones and current leadership of the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Practical impact

  • Primarily ceremonial and educational: raises awareness of women’s contributions to Louisiana’s legislative history.
  • May serve as a formal statement of ongoing commitment to recognizing and advancing the role of women in state government.

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

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