Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SCR55: CULTURE: Designates the "Peggy Martin Rose" as the state rose.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 21, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To designate the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose.
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To designate the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose. WHEREAS, on April 9, 2026, the Plaquemines Parish Council officially designated the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose of Plaquemines Parish, recognizing its historical significance and powerful symbolism of resilience, endurance, and renewal; and WHEREAS, the Peggy Martin Rose is deeply rooted in the parish's history beginning with its cultivation by longtime resident Peggy Martin; and WHEREAS, Hurricane Katrina brought catastrophic flooding to Plaquemines Parish in 2005, submerging homes and landscapes under as much as thirty feet of water; and WHEREAS, while much was lost, one rose growing along Peggy Martin's tractor shed miraculously survived more than two weeks underwater, and this extraordinary survival transformed the rose into a symbol of hope and perseverance for the people of Plaquemines Parish and the Gulf Coast; and WHEREAS, the Peggy Martin Rose was named to honor its caretaker and has since been shared across the country, helping to raise funds for the restoration of historic gardens; and WHEREAS, horticultural experts have recognized the Peggy Martin Rose as an exceptional plant due to its ability to withstand flooding, poor soil, and harsh environmental Page 1 of SLS 26RS-2118 ORIGINAL SCR NO. conditions, which are the very qualities that also reflect the strength and spirit of Louisianians. THEREFORE, …
Sponsors
- Connick, Patrick (R, 8) · primary sponsor
- Braud, Jacob (R, 105)
- Echols, Michael (R, 14)
- Freeman, Aimee (D, 98)
- LaCombe, Jeremy (R, 18)
- Wyble, John (R, 75)
Latest actions
- : Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Received from the House without amendments.
- : Read by title, concurred in by vote of 95 yeas, 0 nays.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Discharged from the Committee on Judiciary.
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on SCR 55, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1821) (June 1, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SCR 55, ADOPT (#1177) (May 21, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SCR55?
- SCR55 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CULTURE: Designates the "Peggy Martin Rose" as the state rose.
- What does SCR55 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To designate the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose.
- What is the status of SCR55?
- Passed both chambers as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR55?
- Connick, Patrick (R, 8), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR55?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SCR55
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