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LA SB161

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alan Seabaugh

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals R.S. 42:31, which currently requires unclassified state employees earning $100,000 or more annually to prove they hold a Louisiana driver's license and have all vehicles registered in Louisiana

  • Eliminates the mandatory termination provision for unclassified employees who fail to meet the driver's license and vehicle registration requirements

  • Applies to unclassified positions as defined by the State Civil Service Commission

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Removes certain employment eligibility requirements for certain unclassified state employees relative to the registration of motor vehicles. (8/1/26)

CIVIL SERVICE

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/25/2026

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