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LA HB700

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edmond Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redraws boundaries for all 105 Louisiana House of Representatives districts based on the 2020 federal decennial census, as required by the Louisiana Constitution

  • 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

  • New districts become effective upon the governor's signature for qualifying and conducting the 2027 regular state legislative elections only

  • Full implementation for all purposes occurs at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028, when current district boundaries are repealed

  • 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

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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