House Bill No. by Representative Henry proposes to establish the Friday of the International Rice Festival as a legal holiday in Acadia Parish. This new legal designation will allow the clerk of court in the parish to close the office in observance of the holiday, with the exception of any necessary functions and duties related to elections that may require the office to remain open.

The bill enacts new language into R.S. 1:55(E)(1)(j), specifically stating that the Friday of the International Rice Festival will be recognized as a legal holiday in Acadia Parish. This addition aims to formalize the observance of the festival and ensure that local government operations can accommodate the celebration while still addressing any critical election-related responsibilities.