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LA HB534
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chad Boyer
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AI Summary
- Bond and tax elections must be held only on primary election dates, rather than any regularly scheduled spring or fall election date as currently allowed
- Other proposition or question elections (non-bond, non-tax) may still be held on any established election date in Subsections B, C, or D of R.S. 18:402
- Exception retained for parcel fee elections in security or neighborhood improvement districts in parishes with municipalities of 300,000+ population
- Amends R.S. 18:402(F) to align with Article VI, Section 22 of the Louisiana Constitution
- Effective only if a companion constitutional amendment (originating as a separate House Bill from the 2026 Regular Session) is adopted by statewide vote
Legislative Description
Provides for local bond and tax elections to be held only during a primary election
ELECTION DAYS
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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