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LA SB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article VII, Section 20(A)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution to allow parish governing authorities to increase the homestead exemption beyond the current $7,500 assessed valuation limit

  • Parish governing authorities may increase the homestead exemption by up to $12,500 of assessed valuation, potentially raising the total exemption to $20,000

  • Requires two-thirds approval from each legislative house and submission to voters at the November 3, 2026 statewide election

  • Effective January 1, 2027 if approved by voters

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment to authorize a parish governing authority to increase the homestead exemption. (2/3- CA13s1(A))(1/1/27) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

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Last Action

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

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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