Louisiana Senate Bill SR150

Louisiana 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/28/25
• Passed: 5/28/25

Caption

Designates May 29, 2025, as St. James Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

Summary

Senate Resolution 150 is a ceremonial resolution that designates Thursday, May 29, 2025, as St. James Parish Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution is largely commemorative and sets out a series of findings describing the parish’s history, including its creation in 1807, its Acadian and Native American heritage, early settlement by French and Spanish communities, and its role in Louisiana’s cultural and economic life. The resolution highlights St. James Parish’s agricultural and industrial significance, especially its unique production of Perique tobacco, as well as its natural resources, educational institutions, and notable historical figures. It concludes by expressing the Legislature’s appreciation for the parish and its residents and formally recognizing their contributions to the state.

Impact

SR150 does not amend or create any state law, change regulatory authority, or impose obligations on any person or government entity. Its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative recognition of St. James Parish and the designation of a specific day at the State Capitol, with no direct impact on statutes, funding, or enforcement.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is written as a tribute to St. James Parish, emphasizing its history, culture, and contributions to Louisiana. There is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition, and the available context suggests the measure was treated as a noncontroversial honorary resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and does not alter law or policy, it appears to have been uncontroversial. Any discussion implied by the text focuses on praise for the parish’s heritage, industries, and residents rather than on competing policy positions or disputed facts.