Bill

HR 370

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes June 19, 2025, as a day of celebration in Louisiana in honor of Juneteenth

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Marcelle

Louisiana officially recognizes June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Day, urging schools and communities to observe and remember; ceremonial, with no funding or new mandates.

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 370

Summary — H.R. 370 (House Resolution)

Recognizes June 19, 2025, as a day of celebration in Louisiana in honor of Juneteenth

Purpose and intent

This resolution ceremonially recognizes June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth) as a day of celebration in the State of Louisiana to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and to promote public awareness, remembrance, and community observances tied to that history. The resolution’s primary intent is symbolic: to formally acknowledge Juneteenth at the state level and encourage observance and commemorative activities.

Key provisions

Official recognition of June 19, 2025, as a day of celebration in Louisiana in honor of Juneteenth.
Typical language in such resolutions (though full text for this specific measure is not provided in the supplied document) may:
- Honor the historical significance of Juneteenth and acknowledge the contributions of Black Louisianans.
- Encourage public institutions, schools, civic organizations, and citizens to observe the day with educational and commemorative events.
No appropriation of funds, regulatory changes, or new legal obligations are evident in the available summary. The measure is ceremonial/non‑binding.

Who is affected

Primarily symbolic impact on:
- State and local government bodies, schools, and cultural institutions that may organize or promote Juneteenth observances.
- Communities across Louisiana, especially African American communities and organizations focused on history, civil rights, and cultural heritage.
No direct fiscal or regulatory impact on private parties or state programs is indicated.

Procedural history and timeline (selected)

Introduced: January 13, 2025
Referred to House Committee on Education and Workforce: January 13, 2025
Considered on various calendars and reported/enrolled in spring 2025 (multiple entries)
Adopted (final actions recorded): Read by title, rules suspended, adopted — June 11, 2025
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House: June 12, 2025
Presented to the Secretary of State by the Clerk of the House: June 13, 2025

Notes and caveat

The provided document includes a mix of unrelated resolution texts (commendation for Geneva County Schools in Alabama; a Georgia Small Business Advocacy Day resolution; an Illinois Williams Syndrome Awareness Month resolution) that appear to have been combined in the same file. The summary above focuses on the stated title (recognition of Juneteenth in Louisiana). For the official full text and authoritative status, consult the Louisiana legislative record or the Secretary of State posting.

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