Louisiana Senate Bill SR111

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/6/26
• Passed: 5/6/26

Caption

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the volunteers and members of the 2026 Concerned Women for America's Encourage-A-Legislator Project.

Summary

Senate Resolution 111 is a ceremonial measure that commends and acknowledges the volunteers and members of Concerned Women for America’s 2026 Encourage-A-Legislator Project. The resolution describes CWA as a public policy women’s organization and praises the project for encouraging members and friends to pray regularly for state legislators and statewide elected officials. It frames the effort as a way to support public servants and lift up those in authority through prayer. The resolution does not change substantive law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to an official expression of appreciation by the Louisiana Senate and the transmission of a copy of the resolution to Laura Huber of Concerned Women for America of Louisiana. As a commendation resolution, it primarily serves symbolic and recognition purposes rather than altering any statutes or regulatory obligations. The available record shows no committee debate, no recorded votes, and no opposition in the bill history. The overall sentiment is strongly favorable, with the Senate formally endorsing the volunteer project and its mission. The language of the resolution is explicitly appreciative and supportive of the organization’s religiously grounded civic engagement. There is little apparent contention in the bill itself because it is a nonbinding commendation. Any potential point of sensitivity would likely relate to the resolution’s explicit religious framing and its endorsement of a faith-based advocacy organization, but no objections, amendments, or dissent are reflected in the provided materials. The measure appears to have moved through the process as a routine honorary resolution.

Impact

SR111 has no direct impact on Louisiana statutes, administrative rules, or state spending. It is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes a private advocacy organization and its volunteers, and it directs that a copy be sent to a named representative. Its practical effect is limited to official state acknowledgment and does not impose duties on state agencies, legislators, or the public.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR111 is positive and supportive. The resolution itself uses commendatory language throughout, and the absence of recorded votes or committee controversy suggests it was treated as a routine recognition measure. The bill reflects approval of the Encourage-A-Legislator Project’s prayer-based outreach to elected officials.

Contention

No specific contention is documented in the bill history, committee transcripts, or votes. Because the resolution is nonbinding and honorary, there is no evidence of legislative disagreement over policy effects. The only conceivable area of sensitivity is the resolution’s religious character and its praise of a faith-based organization, but the provided record shows no formal opposition or debate on that basis.