HB9

Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana

Complete·5/29/26

Designates Shreveport as the Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana.

The bill designates Shreveport as the "Stuffed Shrimp Capital of Louisiana." This official recognition is added to the state's symbols under R.S. 49:170.26. The designation highlights Shreveport's cultural and culinary significance related to stuffed shrimp.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

29 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

Mar 19

9:00 AM

House Committee on Judiciary

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 527.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.