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LA HB73

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Bacala

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes members of public bodies to vote by electronic voting machine as an alternative to viva voce (voice vote), provided the machine publicly displays how each member votes

  • Retains existing requirement that all votes be recorded in minutes, journals, or other official written proceedings, which remain public documents

  • Amends R.S. 42:14(C) governing open meetings of public bodies

  • Applies prospectively only and does not affect any litigation pending on the effective date

Legislative Description

Provides for the method of voting in public meetings

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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 Affairs2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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