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SR 99

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 29, 2026, as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Franklin Foil

Designates April 29, 2026 as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the Louisiana Capitol to honor GSREIA and Project Vanguard’s role in renewable energy and jo

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/30/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 99

Summary of SR 99 (2026) – Louisiana

Purpose

  • Designates a specific day at the Louisiana State Capitol to recognize and commend the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA) and its collaboration with Project Vanguard.
  • The designated day is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to honor GSREIA’s work and contributions to Louisiana’s energy sector.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is designated as “Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day” at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Entities recognized:
    • Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association (GSREIA): The trade association representing companies across the renewable energy supply chain.
    • Project Vanguard: A veteran-led network that connects service members and veterans with careers in the energy sector (oil & gas, renewables, nuclear) and related fields.
  • Purpose of designation:
    • Acknowledges GSREIA members for providing jobs, generating local property tax revenue, and delivering economic benefits to communities.
    • Highlights GSREIA and Project Vanguard’s collaboration with diverse companies across the energy supply chain (manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, developers, installers, maintenance, and grid integration services).
    • Emphasizes support for renewable energy deployment, grid reliability, energy infrastructure, and economic development in Louisiana.
  • Formal actions:
    • Senate expresses sincere wishes for GSREIA’s continued prosperity, job creation, and innovation in Louisiana’s energy sector.
    • Senate commends GSREIA and Project Vanguard and designates the specified day at the state Capitol.
    • A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to GSREIA and Project Vanguard.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: GSREIA and its member companies active in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.
  • Project Vanguard and its veteran-employment network.
  • The Louisiana Legislature and Capitol for the ceremonial designation.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Legislative action: Introduced in the Louisiana Senate on April 27, 2026 (Senate Resolution 99, SR 99).
  • Status: Read by title and placed on the calendar for a second reading as of the latest action.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or implementation requirements are specified in the resolution; it is a ceremonial designation intended to recognize and commemorate contributions of GSREIA and Project Vanguard.

Bottom Line

SR 99 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating GSREIA and Project Vanguard, designating April 29, 2026, as Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor their role in promoting renewable energy, job creation, and energy resilience in Louisiana.

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

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