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LA HB393
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Fontenot
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AI Summary
- Amends Louisiana Constitution Article VI, Section 22 to restrict local bond and tax elections to regularly scheduled statewide congressional or gubernatorial general elections (excluding party primaries)
- In calendar years without a congressional or gubernatorial election, local bond/tax elections may be held concurrently with regularly scheduled New Orleans municipal elections
- Special elections outside these dates may only be authorized by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature
- Constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters on November 3, 2026, with an effective date of January 1, 2028
- Sponsored by Representative Fontenot during the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
ELECTIONS/BOND & TAX
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 Affairs2/25/2026
Full Bill Text
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