SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Wheat

Designates March 17, 2026 as Louisiana Professional Surveyors Day to honor LSPS for protecting property rights, supporting development, and coastal restoration efforts.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.

Summary of SR 25 (Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

Designates a specific day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Professional Surveyors Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Aims to recognize and honor the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors (LSPS) for its contributions to protecting property rights, supporting economic development, promoting the land surveying profession, and aiding coastal restoration and infrastructure projects.

Key provisions

Declaration: The Louisiana Senate designates March 17, 2026, as Louisiana Professional Surveyors Day at the state capitol.

Commendation: The resolution commends the LSPS for:

Protecting property rights
Advancing professional standards
Supporting growth and development of Louisiana
Public outreach and legislative advocacy
Involvement in coastal restoration, mapping, elevation data, and land boundary determinations essential to major projects

Contextual rationale: Aligns the observance with National Surveyors Week, which highlights the work of professional land surveyors and their role in communities and economic development.

Transmission: Requires a copy of the resolution to be sent to the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors.

Who/what is affected

Primary beneficiaries and stakeholders: Professional land surveyors in Louisiana and the LSPS organization.

Broader impact: Public recognition within the Louisiana State Capitol; raises awareness of the surveying profession’s role in infrastructure, development, flood protection, energy facilities, and coastal restoration.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced, read, and enrolled in March 2026; signed by the President of the Senate and transmitted to the Secretary of State.

Effective date: The designated observance occurs on March 17, 2026.

Legislative notes: This is a ceremonial, commemorative resolution with no changes to law or policy; its effect is symbolic acknowledgment by the state.

Potential impact

Public recognition of the surveying profession within Louisiana.

Potential to highlight LSPS activities and attract public support for surveying-related initiatives.

No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are stated in the text of the resolution.