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LA HB446

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Boyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local government bond and tax elections would be restricted to only regularly scheduled primary election dates, eliminating the option to hold them on other election dates
  • The legislature could authorize a special election for bonds or taxes by a two-thirds vote of the elected members of each house
  • Amends Article VI, Section 22 of the Louisiana Constitution
  • The proposed constitutional amendment would appear on the November 3, 2026 statewide ballot for voter approval

Legislative Description

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF 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 Affairs2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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