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LA HB443
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Denise Marcelle
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AI Summary
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Divides the second district of the First Circuit Court of Appeal (East Baton Rouge Parish) into two election sections based on specific precincts, replacing the current subdistrict structure
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Election section one will elect two judges (Divisions A and B), and election section two will elect two judges (Divisions C and D), changing from the current system where one subdistrict elects three judges and the other elects one
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Current judges may complete their elected terms, with successors elected from the newly designated election sections
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Removes the requirement that judges reside in the specific election section from which they are elected, requiring only residency within the second district
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Takes effect upon the governor's signature or expiration of the time for gubernatorial action
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the election sections for judgeship of the second district of the First Circuit Court of Appeal (OR +$284,457 GF EX See Note)
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Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026