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LA SB397
Bill
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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