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LA HB700
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edmond Jordan
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AI Summary
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Redraws boundaries for all 105 Louisiana House of Representatives districts based on the 2020 federal decennial census, as required by the Louisiana Constitution
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Enacts new R.S. 24:35.2 establishing district compositions by specific precincts and census blocks across all parishes, and repeals the existing district map under R.S. 24:35.3
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New districts become effective upon the governor's signature for qualifying and conducting the 2027 regular state legislative elections only
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Full implementation for all purposes occurs at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028, when current district boundaries are repealed
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Protects current officeholders by specifying the new districts do not reduce any existing term of office; positions filled after January 10, 2028 will use the new district boundaries
Legislative Description
Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives
REAPPORTIONMENT/HOUSE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026