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LA HB847
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rhonda Butler
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AI Summary
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Transfers administration of soil and water conservation district supervisor elections from the state commission to the Secretary of State
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Authorizes the Secretary of State and Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry to adopt rules and regulations for conducting these elections
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Removes requirements that the state commission fund, supervise, and publish results of supervisor elections
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Requires supervisors seeking reappointment or reelection to have attended at least 66⅔% of scheduled district meetings within a 12-month period, with the commission able to waive this requirement for good cause
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Eliminates provisions specifying ballot format and the requirement that vacancies be filled by elections on the second Saturday in June
Legislative Description
Provides for the election, duties, and requirements of district supervisors of the soil and water conservation commission
DISTRICTS/WATER CONSERVN
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development.
3/9/2026