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SR 75

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and recognizes Iberville Parish for its rich history and designates April 15, 2026, as Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Caleb Kleinpeter and 1 co-sponsor

Acknowledge Iberville Parish’s significance and support a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Baton Rouge area to boost connectivity and regional growth.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 75

Summary: Senate Resolution No. 75 (SR 75) – Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session

Purpose and Intent

  • Commend Iberville Parish for its historic, cultural, and economic significance.
  • Express support for critical infrastructure investments, specifically a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Baton Rouge region that includes Iberville Parish.
  • Designate April 15, 2026, as “Iberville Parish Day” at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes Iberville Parish as one of Louisiana’s original parishes (established March 31, 1807) and highlights its:
    • Historic and cultural contributions
    • Economic role, including an industrial corridor along the Mississippi River with large chemical and manufacturing facilities
    • Gateway status to the Atchafalaya Basin and related ecological, recreational, and tourism value
  • States support for continued strategic infrastructure investment, with emphasis on:
    • The development of a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Baton Rouge region that includes Iberville Parish
    • Expected benefits: reduced traffic congestion, improved public safety, enhanced industrial expansion, and broader regional and state economic growth
  • Designation of Iberville Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol on April 15, 2026
  • Official transmission of a copy of the resolution to Iberville Parish leadership (Parish President and Parish Council)

Who/What Is Affected

  • Iberville Parish and its residents, businesses, and infrastructure plans
  • State policymakers and state transportation/infrastructure planning
  • The Louisiana State Capitol community, which will observe Iberville Parish Day

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Enrolled Senate Resolution
  • Action history:
    • Introduced in the Senate on April 13, 2026
    • Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading
    • Read by title and adopted on April 14, 2026
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor – Senator Caleb Kleinpeter (with a co-sponsor)

Notable Context

  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature, recognizing Iberville Parish and expressing support for infrastructure priorities rather than creating new law or budget authority.
  • The resolution underscores the parish’s ongoing growth and its strategic importance to Louisiana’s economic development and transportation network.

Bottom Line

SR 75 officially acknowledges Iberville Parish’s historical and economic importance, designates a day of statewide recognition, and signals legislative support for a key infrastructure project—the proposed Mississippi River Bridge—that would enhance connectivity and economic prospects for Iberville Parish and the region.

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

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