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LA SB397

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Reese

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts judgeships from existing law that prohibits elected officials who retired, resigned, or were removed from office from being appointed to or running for that same office
  • Preserves the Louisiana Supreme Court's constitutional authority to appoint sitting or retired judges to any court
  • Existing law already allows officials removed due to a legally curable defect to qualify for the vacancy election
  • Effective August 1, 2026
  • Adds R.S. 18:586(C) to Louisiana election code

Legislative Description

Provides for vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal from elected office. (8/1/26)

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Last Action

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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