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HR 220

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 5, 2026, as St. Charles Parish Day at the state capitol

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beth Billings

Designates May 5, 2026 as St. Charles Parish Day at the state capitol to ceremonially recognize the parish’s heritage, contributions, and local identity.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 220

Summary of HR 220 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Title

Designates Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as St. Charles Parish Day at the state capitol.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a specific day to recognize and commemorate St. Charles Parish at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • It honors the parish’s history, cultural heritage, economic contributions, and local attractions, and extends best wishes for its continued prosperity.

Key Provisions

  • Declares Tuesday, May 5, 2026, as “St. Charles Parish Day at the state capitol” in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
  • The designation is ceremonial and symbolic, intended to highlight the parish within state government proceedings.

What Would Be Affected

  • St. Charles Parish residents and institutions receive formal recognition within the state capitol.
  • No direct changes to laws, budgets, or regulatory authority.
  • The recognition is ceremonial and does not create new statutory obligations or funding.

Supporting Details Included in the Bill

  • The resolution provides background on St. Charles Parish, including:
    • Geographic location: along the Mississippi River, about 25 miles north of New Orleans; one of the original nineteen Orleans Territory parishes; part of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
    • Cultural and historical notes: strong German heritage dating to the 1700s; reputation as part of the “German coast.”
    • Local economy and attractions: hosts the Alligator Festival; numerous tourist attractions and fairs; notable seafood identity (Des Allemands and Lac des Allemands as “the catfish capital of the universe”); presence of energy, petrochemical, and logistics facilities; significant contribution to regional export value.
  • The bill expresses best wishes for the parish and its residents.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Read by title and laid over under the rules (as of the action history on 2026-04-29).
  • Sponsor: Representative Billings; co-sponsor listed as Beth Billings.
  • Effective date: None provided beyond designation of the day; as a resolution, it does not enact substantive law or create funding.

Potential Impact

  • Public awareness: Raises awareness of St. Charles Parish’s identity and contributions at the state level.
  • Ceremonial value: Provides an official acknowledgment that may be used in local pride, tourism materials, and ceremonial occasions.
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes anticipated, since the measure is symbolic and does not alter statutes or state resources.

If you’d like, I can compare this designation to similar ceremonial resolutions (e.g., other parishes or municipalities) to show common language and potential differences.

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

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