The Louisiana Legislature's Committee on Civil Law and Procedure convened on April 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM in HCR-4, with a quorum established following a roll call of members. The meeting began with procedural announcements, including instructions for public testimony.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by representatives from the Supreme Court Preservation Society, led by Skip Phillips. The society is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Civil Code of 1825, a foundational document for Louisiana's civil law. Phillips highlighted the various events organized over the past year to celebrate this milestone, culminating in a gala on June 20 at the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Invitations for this event will be extended to committee members and other officials.

Phelps Gay, the board chairman of the society, elaborated on the organization's mission to promote and preserve the history of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. He noted the educational initiatives undertaken, including a series of lectures by legal scholars and historians, which have been recorded and made available online. The society aims to enhance public awareness of Louisiana's unique legal heritage through these efforts.

Alan Brackett, another representative from the society, emphasized the legislative significance of the Civil Code, stating that it reflects the will of the legislature. He mentioned the creation of traveling exhibits and a repository at Loyola Law School for the bicentennial materials, ensuring that the information is preserved for future generations.

The meeting also included a moment of personal reflection from Representative Taylor, who expressed gratitude for the historical focus of the presentation and shared his own connection to the legal community.

Following the presentation, the committee moved on to legislative business, beginning with House Bill 37, introduced by Representative Lori Schlegel. The meeting underscored the importance of recognizing Louisiana's civil law tradition and the collaborative efforts between the legislature and the Supreme Court Preservation Society to celebrate this significant anniversary.