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LA HB369
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joy Walters
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AI Summary
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Establishes new boundaries for Louisiana's 39 Senate districts based on 2020 federal decennial census data, replacing the current district map in R.S. 24:35.1
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Defines each district by specific precincts across Louisiana's 64 parishes, with detailed precinct-level descriptions for all 39 senatorial districts
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Becomes effective upon governor's signature for election purposes only for the 2027 regular state legislative elections, with full implementation at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028
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Protects current officeholders by specifying the new districts will not reduce the term of any person holding a position based on existing Senate districts; appointments or elections after January 10, 2028 will use the new district boundaries
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Uses precinct definitions from the 2020 Census Redistricting TIGER/Line Shapefiles as validated by the Louisiana Legislature, with provisions to incorporate any subsequent precinct subdivisions
Legislative Description
Provides for the districts for the election of members to the Senate
REAPPORTIONMENT/SENATE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
4/14/2025