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LA HB699
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edmond Jordan
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AI Summary
- Redraws the boundaries for all 39 Louisiana Senate districts based on 2020 federal decennial census data, as required by the Louisiana Constitution
- Enacts new R.S. 24:35 defining the composition of each Senate district by specific precincts across Louisiana's parishes
- Repeals the current Senate district law (R.S. 24:35.1) effective January 10, 2028 at 10:00 a.m.
- New district boundaries become effective immediately upon governor's signature for 2027 election qualifying and conduct purposes, but take full effect for all other purposes on January 10, 2028
- Protects current officeholders by specifying the new districts do not reduce anyone's term of office, with appointments or elections after January 10, 2028 based on the new district configurations
Legislative Description
Provides for the districts for the election of members of the Senate
REAPPORTIONMENT/SENATE
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 Affairs2/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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