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LA HB530
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Berault
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AI Summary
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Amends Louisiana Constitution Article VI, Sections 5(G) and 6 to allow home rule charters or plans of government to authorize local ethics entities to audit or investigate school boards and the offices of district attorney, sheriff, assessor, clerk of district court, or coroner
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Creates an exception to the current constitutional prohibition against home rule charters containing provisions affecting these specific offices and boards
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Permits the state legislature to enact laws relating to local ethics entities that affect local governmental subdivisions operating under home rule charters, which is currently prohibited
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Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Louisiana Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot
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Proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026
Legislative Description
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for home rule charter or plan of government provisions affecting certain parish officials and school boards
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.
3/9/2026