Louisiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Louisiana HR296: COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland
Status: Passed both chambers, June 10, 2025
COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus
What the bill says
A resolution To commemorate the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and to recognize the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commemorate the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and to recognize the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus. WHEREAS, March 17th marks the annual celebration of the Feast of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, and Irish Americans join with men, women, and children of all ethnic origins who, for one day, "become Irish" and celebrate Saint Patrick and love for Ireland; and WHEREAS, on Saint Patrick's Day, people throughout the state of Louisiana and around the world wear green and live for a day in the spirit of Saint Patrick, Saint Brigid, and Saint Colmcille; and WHEREAS, Irish immigrants in the United States helped form the cultural foundation of the nation, and those of Irish lineage today proudly sing their support for Ireland; and WHEREAS, there has always been a strong cultural connection between Ireland and Louisiana, especially in New Orleans where the first St. Patrick's Day celebration was held in 1806; between 1832 and 1838, an important new shipping channel, the New Basin Canal in New Orleans, was built with a workforce consisting almost entirely of Irish immigrants, which led to building several cohesive Irish communities in the city such as the Irish Channel Historic District and Irish Bayou; and Page 1 of …
Sponsors
- McMakin, Dixon (R, 68) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
- Bayham Jr., Michael (R, 103)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Boyer, Chad (R, 46)
- Chad Brown (D)
- Carlson, Josh (R, 43)
- Carver, Kim (R, 89)
- Cox III, Vincent (R, 85)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 88, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, rules suspended, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/10/2025.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 296, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1068) (June 10, 2025): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR296?
- HR296 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commemorates the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and recognizes the cultural and historic links between Ireland.
- What does HR296 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commemorate the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and to recognize the cultural and historic links between Ireland and Louisiana and the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.
- What is the status of HR296?
- Passed both chambers as of June 10, 2025. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 11, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR296?
- McMakin, Dixon (R, 68), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR296?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=HR296
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