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LA HB458
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Beau Beaullieu
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AI Summary
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Redraws the boundaries for all 105 Louisiana House of Representatives districts based on 2020 federal census data, with an ideal population of 44,359 per district and a deviation range of -4.86% to +4.94%
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Repeals the current district map (R.S. 24:35.3) and enacts new district boundaries (R.S. 24:35.2), specifying the exact precincts comprising each district across all 64 parishes
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Becomes effective upon governor's signature for qualifying and election purposes for the 2027 regular legislative elections, with full effect for all other purposes at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028
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Protects current officeholders by providing that the new districts shall not reduce the term of any person holding a position based on House district boundaries as of the effective date
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Uses precinct boundaries from the "2025 Precinct Shapefiles (1-16-2025)" file, incorporating parish precinct changes submitted through January 16, 2025, with territorial limits continuing regardless of subsequent precinct changes by parish authorities
Legislative Description
Provides for the districts for the election of members to the House of Representatives
REAPPORTIONMENT/HOUSE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
4/14/2025