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LA HB225
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bayham
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AI Summary
- Amends Louisiana Constitution Article IV, Section 3(B) to impose a lifetime limit of two terms for the office of governor
- Current law only prohibits a person from serving more than one and one-half terms in two consecutive terms, allowing a former governor to run again after sitting out one term
- Removes the "consecutive terms" language, meaning anyone who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor is permanently ineligible for the office
- Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative chambers to place the amendment on the ballot
- Proposed amendment would be submitted to Louisiana voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026
Legislative Description
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for gubernatorial term limits
GOVERNOR
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
House and Governmental Affairs2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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