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SR 60

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Boudreaux

Louisiana designates April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol to honor youth mentorship work.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/9/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 60

Legislative bill overview

SR 60 is a ceremonial resolution that designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The bill recognizes and honors the organization's mentorship mission within the state legislative building on a single designated day.

Why is this important

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national youth mentorship organization that pairs adult volunteers with young people to provide guidance, support, and positive role models. Designating an official day provides public recognition of the organization's work and may increase awareness of mentorship opportunities among Louisiana constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: This is a ceremonial recognition with no budgetary allocation or policy change, so its practical effect is limited to awareness-raising
  • Selective recognition: The bill honors one specific organization; other mentorship programs or nonprofits might question why they were not similarly recognized
  • Resource use: Some may view legislative time spent on ceremonial resolutions as better directed toward substantive policy matters

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

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