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SR 24

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Louisiana Counseling Association and recognizes Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Louisiana Counseling Association Day at the state capitol.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Selders

Louisiana Senate passes ceremonial resolution honoring the Louisiana Counseling Association and designating April 23, 2025, as their official recognition day at the state capitol.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
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Bill Summary · SR 24

Legislative bill overview

SR 24 is a ceremonial resolution that commends the Louisiana Counseling Association and designates Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as Louisiana Counseling Association Day at the state capitol. The bill has already been signed and enrolled as of April 28, 2025.

Why is this important

Symbolic recognitions like this provide official acknowledgment of professional organizations and their contributions to the state. For the counseling profession, it offers visibility and validation of mental health services' importance to Louisiana communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation debate: Critics might argue the legislature should focus on substantive mental health funding rather than ceremonial recognitions
  • Equity concerns: Questions about why certain professions receive recognition while others do not, and whether this reflects actual resource priorities
  • Timing: The bill designated April 23, 2025, as the recognition date, but was not enrolled until April 28—making the actual recognition date already past at the time of final passage

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

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