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SCR 60

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Declares May 6, 2026, as Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Edmonds

The bill designates May 2026 as Recreation and Parks Month and May 6, 2026 as Recreation and Parks Association Day to promote awareness of parks’ health, economic, and community be

Signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Bill Summary · SCR 60

Summary of SCR 60 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose

  • Designates Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as Recreation and Parks Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Designates the month of May 2026 as Recreation and Parks Month in the state of Louisiana.
  • The resolution expresses support for the Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association and the broader role of parks and recreation in communities.

Key Provisions

  • Officialdesignation: May 6, 2026, is proclaimed as Recreation and Parks Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Official designation: May 2026 is proclaimed as Recreation and Parks Month in Louisiana.
  • The resolution notes the theme for Recreation and Parks Month as "Build Together, Play Together."
  • The text highlights the multifaceted benefits of parks and recreation, including health and wellness, childhood development, economic activity, social connection, disaster resilience, environmental conservation, flood mitigation, and green infrastructure.
  • It recognizes accreditation among Louisiana park systems (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and BRAC/RECreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge) as part of the background context for the importance of the sector.
  • It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Louisiana Municipal Association.

Who Is Affected

  • Louisiana Recreation and Parks Association (LRPA) and local parks departments statewide, which are acknowledged for their roles in health, economy, and community well-being.
  • General public and communities across Louisiana, which may experience increased awareness of the importance of parks and recreation during May 2026.
  • Local governments and municipalities, through formal recognition and potential alignment with statewide celebrations of parks and recreation services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution is a concurrent resolution (SCR), meaning it passes in both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature and reflects statewide ceremonial support rather than creating new law or spending.
  • Effective date aligns with the designated day (May 6, 2026) and the month (May 2026) for ceremonial observance.
  • The action history indicates passage in the Senate on May 6, 2026 (read, rules suspended, adopted 36-0) and transmission to the House.

Notable Details

  • The bill underscores the broader societal and economic benefits of parks and recreation, including property value increases, tax base expansion, tourism, business attraction/retention, crime reduction, wildlife habitat conservation, and flood mitigation.
  • There is no monetary appropriation or regulatory change contained in SCR 60; it is ceremonial in nature, aimed at recognizing and promoting awareness of recreation and parks.

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