Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR293: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol
Status: Passed both chambers, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To designate Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To designate Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol. WHEREAS, travel plays an essential role in preserving the culture of Louisiana, propelling its economy, and shaping the success of the state; and WHEREAS, travel creates quality job opportunities; there are more than two hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred people employed in the leisure and hospitality industry, making it the fourth largest employer in the state; and WHEREAS, Louisiana attracted forty-five million domestic and international visitors in 2025; these travelers spent an estimated $19.5 billion while visiting Louisiana in 2025, which represents a 5.2% increase over 2024; and WHEREAS, no state general fund monies are appropriated for tourism; it is funded exclusively by a dedication of three one-hundredths of a cent of sales tax; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser directs the funds generated by the dedication to promote tourism, which has an undeniably positive impact on the state; and WHEREAS, on Tourism Day, members of the travel community representing all corners of the state visit the capitol to celebrate the incredible impact of the Louisiana travel industry. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol and does hereby express appreciation and support for the …
Sponsors
- Henry, Chance (R, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, adopted.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Common questions
- What is HR293?
- HR293 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol.
- What does HR293 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To designate Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as Tourism Day at the state capitol.
- What is the status of HR293?
- Passed both chambers as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR293?
- Henry, Chance (R, 42).
- Where is the official record for HR293?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR293
Source: official Louisiana record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.