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LA HB534

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Boyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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

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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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