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HCR89 • 2026

MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers

MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Charles Owen
Last action
2026-05-26
Official status
Sent to the Secretary of State
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Study for a Louisiana Maneuvers Museum

This resolution directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to study the feasibility of creating a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers.

What This Bill Does

  • Asks the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to work with the board of directors from the Louisiana State Museum and the National WWII Museum to do a study.
  • The study will look at how possible it is to create a museum and trail about the Louisiana Maneuvers.
  • It includes finding good places for the museum and estimating costs for building, running, and maintaining it.
  • The study also looks into adding conference space in the museum design and figuring out if the National WWII Museum can be involved.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
  • The board of directors from the Louisiana State Museum
  • The National WWII Museum

Terms To Know

Louisiana Maneuvers
Large-scale military exercises held in Louisiana before World War II to prepare U.S. troops.
Feasibility study
A detailed investigation into the practicality of a proposed project, including costs and benefits.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding for the museum or trail.
  • It is unclear how much support there will be from local communities for this project.
  • There are no specific details on what happens after the study is completed.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-26 H

    Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. 2026-05-25 S

    Signed by the President of the Senate.

  3. 2026-05-25 H

    Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. 2026-05-25 H

    Received from the Senate without amendments.

  5. 2026-05-21 S

    Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

  6. 2026-05-20 S

    Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  7. 2026-05-20 H

    Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 95, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

  8. 2026-05-19 H

    Scheduled for concurrence on 05/20/2026.

  9. 2026-05-18 H

    Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  10. 2026-05-13 H

    Reported favorably (9-0).

  11. 2026-04-28 H

    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

  12. 2026-04-27 H

    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

MUSEUMS/STATE MUSEUM: Directs the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the WWII Museum, of the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 89
BY REPRESENTATIVES OWEN, ADAMS, BAYHAM, BILLINGS, BOUDREAUX,
BOYER, DICKERSON, EGAN, FIRMENT, GALLE, HORTON, LAFLEUR,
LYONS, MCMAKIN, MELERINE, SAWYER, SCHLEGEL, STAGNI, AND
WALTERS
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To direct the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a study, in
consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the
National WWII Museum, on the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail
dedicated to the Louisiana Maneuvers, including potential locations, estimated costs,
incorporation of conference space, and affiliation with the National WWII Museum,
and to submit a written report of findings and recommendations.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Maneuvers were large-scale military exercises conducted
in 1940 and 1941 across western and central Louisiana that involved over four hundred
thousand troops and played a pivotal role in preparing the United States Armed Forces for
World War II by testing strategies, equipment, and leadership which contributed to the
Allied victory; and
WHEREAS, these maneuvers highlighted Louisiana's significant contribution to the
nation's defense efforts, fostered economic growth in rural areas, influenced military
doctrine, and left a lasting legacy on communities such as Alexandria, Leesville, Fort Polk,
and the surrounding regions; and
WHEREAS, the preservation and commemoration of the history of the Louisiana
Maneuvers through a dedicated museum and trail would educate future generations, honor
veterans, promote tourism, and stimulate economic development in Louisiana; and
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HCR NO. 89 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, a Louisiana Maneuvers museum should incorporate modern facilities,
including conference space, to host educational programs, veteran reunions, historical
conferences, and community events; and
WHEREAS, affiliation with the National WWII Museum in New Orleans would
enhance credibility, provide access to national resources, artifacts, and expertise, and elevate
the proposed museum to a nationally recognized institution.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
direct the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to conduct a comprehensive study,
in consultation with the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum and the National
WWII Museum, on the feasibility of establishing a museum and trail dedicated to the
Louisiana Maneuvers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Identification and evaluation of potential locations for the museum and trail, with
consideration given to sites in central Louisiana near historical maneuver areas, such as
Leesville, Alexandria, or Fort Polk, assessing factors including accessibility, land
availability, proximity to existing historical sites, and potential for economic impact.
(2) Estimation of costs associated with planning, construction, operation, and
maintenance of the museum, including initial capital expenditures, ongoing operational
budgets, and potential funding sources such as state appropriations, federal grants, private
donations, and partnerships.
(3) Recommendations for incorporating conference space within the museum design,
including specifications for multipurpose venues capable of hosting events, seminars, and
exhibitions, with estimates of associated costs and benefits.
(4) Analysis of requirements and processes for affiliating the proposed museum with
the National WWII Museum, including any necessary amendments to the charter of the
National WWII Museum to enable such affiliation, potential governance structures, shared
resources, and benefits to historical preservation and public education.
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HCR NO. 89 ENROLLED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Culture, Recreation and
Tourism shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations, including any
proposed legislation, to the House Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs
and the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs no later than March 1, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
lieutenant governor, the chair of the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum, and
the president and chief executive officer of the National WWII Museum.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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