Louisiana Senate Bill SR20

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/26
• Passed: 3/16/26

Caption

COMMENDATIONS: Commends Maggie Danielle Richardson on being selected as the "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish.

Summary

Senate Resolution 20 is a ceremonial measure that commends and congratulates Maggie Danielle Richardson for being selected as the 2025–2026 "Student of the Year" at Albany High School in Livingston Parish. The resolution recites her academic success, leadership roles, community service, athletic achievements, and personal resilience, and recognizes her as an exemplary student and role model. The resolution highlights Maggie’s strong academic record, including advanced placement coursework and a strong ACT score, as well as her involvement in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, youth basketball coaching, and children’s ministry. It also notes her contributions to the Albany Lady Hornets basketball team and her aspiration to pursue a career in psychology and counseling. The only operative action in the resolution is to transmit a copy to Maggie Danielle Richardson.

Impact

SR20 does not amend, create, or repeal any state law or statutory provision. Its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative commendation by the Louisiana Senate, with no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative impact on state agencies, local governments, schools, or private parties beyond the public recognition itself.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is wholly positive and celebratory. The bill was introduced as a commendation, and the text reflects unanimous praise for Maggie Danielle Richardson’s academic, athletic, leadership, and service accomplishments. There is no indication of opposition or controversy in the available voting or committee history, and no recorded committee debate or dissent.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because SR20 is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, it does not present policy disagreements, statutory disputes, or competing stakeholder positions. The measure simply recognizes an individual student’s achievements and directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to her.