SCR8Introduced in the Senate
Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.
Introduced by William Wheat, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Recognizes Monday, March 16, 2026, as Amite Oyster Festival Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends the Amite Oyster Festival for its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the city of Amite, and Tangipahoa Parish for its enduring legacy since 1976.
Where it stands
Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Vote on SCR 8 ADOPT (#8) · March 10, 2026
35
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen | 1 | Yes |
| Edward Price | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Harris | 4 | Yes |
| Royce Duplessis | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Edmonds | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Carter | 7 | Yes |
| Patrick Connick | 8 | Absent |
| Cameron Henry | 9 | Yes |
| Kirk Talbot | 10 | Yes |
| Patrick McMath | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
Read by title and adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered sent to the House.
Received in the House from the Senate.
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Read by title, concurred in.
Received from the House without amendments.
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
Signed by the Speaker of the House.
Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
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