SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates July 27 through August 2, 2026, as Tau Kappa Epsilon Week in New Orleans

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham and 1 co-sponsor

Designates July 27–Aug 2, 2026 as Tau Kappa Epsilon Week in New Orleans to ceremonially recognize the fraternity’s presence and activities.

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

Summary of HR 301 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose and intent

Designates a specific time period in New Orleans as special recognition: Tau Kappa Epsilon Week.

The designation runs from July 27 to August 2, 2026.

The bill designates the week to honor Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE), a fraternity, and to recognize its contributions or presence in the New Orleans area.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation: July 27–August 2, 2026, is designated as Tau Kappa Epsilon Week in New Orleans.

Scope: The designation applies within the jurisdiction of Louisiana and local to New Orleans.

Purpose of designation: Primarily ceremonial; it creates a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature of the fraternity’s presence or activities in the community during that period.

Observance guidance: The bill does not appear to mandate specific actions by individuals, schools, or government agencies beyond acknowledgment; it may encourage public awareness or community recognition.

Who or what is affected

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and its activities in New Orleans during the designated week.

The City of New Orleans and surrounding community entities that might observe or acknowledge the designation in official functions or community events.

State and local government offices in Louisiana could reference the designation in ceremonial proclamations or in communications related to the week.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction/consideration: The bill has a sponsor and co-sponsors (Brian Glorioso and Mike Bayham).

Action history: On May 19, 2026, the bill was read by title and lies over under the rules, indicating it is awaiting subsequent committee action or floor consideration as part of the legislative process.

Status implication: As of the latest action, the bill is not yet enacted into law and may require committee hearings, amendments, and votes to advance.

Potential impact and considerations

Ceremonial impact: Creates formal statewide acknowledgment for a short, defined period, which may boost visibility for TKE activities in New Orleans.

Local effect: Could be used by local organizations, universities, or community groups in event programming or publicity within the designated week.

No funding or regulatory mandates: The summary does not indicate any appropriations, regulatory changes, or compliance requirements beyond designation and recognition.

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