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HCR 89

MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roy Adams and 18 co-sponsors

The bill directs a study to assess the feasibility of creating a Louisiana Maneuvers museum and historical trail, including location, costs, affiliations, and 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 89

Summary of HCR 89 (2026, Louisiana)

What the bill does

  • House Concurrent Resolution 89 directs the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) to conduct a comprehensive study, in consultation with:
    • the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum, and
    • the National WWII Museum (New Orleans)
  • The study analyzes the feasibility of establishing:
    • a museum dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers, and
    • an associated historical trail
  • The study should assess multiple aspects and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Key provisions and focus areas

The resolution requires the study to examine, among other items:
1. Potential locations for the museum and trail, prioritizing central Louisiana areas historically associated with the maneuvers (examples given: Leesville, Alexandria, Fort Polk). Factors to evaluate include accessibility, land availability, proximity to other historical sites, and potential regional economic impact.
2. Estimated costs, covering
- planning and construction,
- ongoing operations and maintenance,
- potential funding sources (state appropriations, federal grants, private donations, partnerships).
3. Incorporation of conference space within the museum design, including multipurpose facilities suitable for educational programs, veteran reunions, historical conferences, and community events; with cost and benefit estimates.
4. Affiliation with the National WWII Museum, including:
- requirements and processes to affiliate,
- potential amendments to the National WWII Museum’s charter,
- governance structures and shared resources,
- benefits to historical preservation and public education.

Reporting timeline

  • The Department must submit a written report detailing findings and recommendations (and any proposed legislation) to:
    • House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs, and
    • Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs
  • Deadline: no later than March 1, 2027.

Parties affected

  • Primary: Louisiana residents and visitors, particularly veterans, educators, and historians.
  • Institutions involved:
    • Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
    • Louisiana State Museum
    • National WWII Museum
  • Local communities near candidate sites (Leesville, Alexandria, Fort Polk, and surrounding areas) could be influenced economically through tourism and development if the project proceeds.
  • Potential legislators and state policymakers who will use the study to decide on future funding or legislative actions.

Purpose and potential impact

  • Purpose: To explore whether establishing a Louisiana Maneuvers museum and trail would be feasible and beneficial, academically, culturally, and economically.
  • Potential impacts:
    • Increased historical education and veteran commemoration.
    • Enhanced tourism and regional economic activity in central Louisiana.
    • Strengthened collaboration between major Louisiana museums and national institutions.
    • Informing future state decisions on capital projects, funding, and possible legislative actions related to museum development.

Format considerations

  • The bill is a non-binding concurrent resolution directing study, not an appropriation or implementing statute.
  • It signals legislative interest in preserving and elevating the history of the Louisiana Maneuvers through a dedicated museum and trail, with emphasis on partnerships and modern museum amenities.

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

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