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LA HB524

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bayham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local bills may only be introduced by a legislator whose district includes the locality affected by the proposed law
  • Any legislator may introduce a local bill if there is a vacancy in the district that includes the affected locality
  • Amends Article III, Section 13 of the Louisiana Constitution
  • Requires approval by two-thirds of members elected to each house of the legislature
  • Proposed amendment will be submitted to voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026

Legislative Description

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for introduction of local bills (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

LEGISLATION/INSTRUMENTS

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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