SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jerome Zeringue

Louisiana honors ASBPA for its centennial and its role in translating coastal science into policy guidance to support resilient shores and beaches.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Summary of HCR 12 (2026) — Louisiana

What the bill is and its purpose

Type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR), not a bill that creates law but a formal expression of commendation.

Purpose: Commend the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (centennial in 2026).

Nature: Symbolic, ceremonial acknowledgment by the Louisiana Legislature in cooperation with the Senate.

Key provisions and changes

Declares that the Legislature commends ASBPA for the organization’s centennial and its work in advancing science-guided coastal restoration and protection.

Recognizes ASBPA’s founding in 1926 and its historical role in fostering collaboration among scientists, policymakers, engineers, and other stakeholders to address shore and beach preservation.

Highlights ASBPA’s ongoing contributions to translating coastal science into policy guidance and advocating for resilient shores and beaches.

States Louisiana’s intention to collaborate with ASBPA to build on a century of coastal resilience experience and to advocate for solutions addressing future coastal challenges.

Expresses appreciation for ASBPA’s ongoing preparation for future coastal science and policy challenges.

Reaffirms the founding purpose of promoting the health and well-being of Americans through careful stewardship of the United States’ coasts and shores.

Who is affected

Primary audience: ASBPA and its activities.

Indirect audience: Louisiana coastal communities, coastal science and policy communities, and state policymakers who recognize and reflect on national/century-long coastal stewardship efforts.

No immediate regulatory or fiscal impact, as this is a ceremonial resolution. It does not impose new duties, mandate expenditures, or alter existing law.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Enrolled and signed by relevant presiding officers; presented to the Secretary of State.

Timeline indicators from action history:

March 9, 2026: Read by title, laid over per rules.
March 10, 2026: Read by title, rules suspended, adopted, and forwarded to the Senate.
March 11, 2026: Read by title in the Senate, concurred with 24 yeas, 0 nays, returned to the House.
March 16–17, 2026: Passed both chambers and enrolled/signed for presentation to the Secretary of State.

Sponsor: Representative Jerome Zeringue (co-sponsor).

Context and significance

Emphasizes continuity of Coastal Preservation efforts in Louisiana and alignment with national initiatives like ASBPA.

Serves as a formal gesture of appreciation and a statement of shared values regarding coastal science, resilience, ecological health, economy, recreation, and community protection.

No legislative mandates or funding changes are attached; the resolution is primarily a commemorative endorsement.