Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 8: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.

Plain-language summary

SCR 8 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: 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. Primary sponsor: Bill Wheat (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bill Wheat (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.