SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary and designates May 20, 2026, as Louisiana Oil Marketers Association Day in Louisiana

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Deshotel

Louisiana designates May 20, 2026, as Louisiana Oil Marketers Association Day to symbolically recognize LO MA’s contributions to the state's economy.

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

Purpose and Intent

Recognizes and commends the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association (LOMA) on its seventy-fifth anniversary.

Designates a ceremonial day to honor the association: May 20, 2026, as “Louisiana Oil Marketers Association Day” in Louisiana.

The measure is largely ceremonial, aimed at acknowledging the contributions of LO MA to the state’s economy and industry.

Key Provisions and Changes

Establishes a formal designation: May 20, 2026, shall be observed as Louisiana Oil Marketers Association Day.

The designation is a symbolic recognition by the state legislature.

The bill designates co-sponsors and does not appear to authorize administrative programs, funding, or regulatory changes beyond the proclamation.

Who/What Is Affected

The Louisiana Oil Marketers Association (LOMA) and its members receive formal recognition from the state.

The general public in Louisiana is the indirect beneficiary through the ceremonial acknowledgment of an industry association.

No new government programs, grants, taxes, or regulatory authorities appear to be created or altered.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Read by title and Lies over under the rules as of 2026-05-19.

Next steps typically involve potential floor consideration or further action by committees, consistent with the standard legislative process for ceremonial resolutions.

Effective date (for the designation): May 20, 2026, as specified within the resolution.

Additional Details

Sponsors: Primary sponsor not listed; co-sponsor listed as Daryl Deshotel.

Jurisdiction: Louisiana.

Bill type: House resolution (HR) with a ceremonial designation.

No substantive regulatory or fiscal impact is indicated; the bill does not request appropriations or policy changes beyond the formal designation.

Potential Impact

Administrative: Minimal, primarily symbolic recognition that can be used in proclamations and public communications by LO MA and supporters.

Economic/Policy: No direct economic or regulatory impact; the measure does not alter laws, tax structures, licensing, or industry standards.

Public Awareness: Raises public awareness of LO MA's history and contributions to Louisiana’s oil marketing sector.