LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 78 SLS 24RS 192
Bill Text Version: ENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: April 17, 2024 3:03 PM Author: MORRIS, JAY
Dept./Agy.: Legislature
Subject: Judicial Power Analyst: Tanesha Morgan
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Constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature, by law, to establish additional courts enacted by a two-thirds vote.
(2/3 - CA12s1(A))
Present constitution provides that the judicial power is vested in a supreme court, courts of appeal, district courts, and other
courts authorized in the constitution. Proposed constitutional amendment allows the legislature, by a 2/3rds vote of each
house, to create additional courts. Specifies submission of the amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
on November 5, 2024.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure.
The amendment gives the legislature the authority to establish additional courts through a two-thirds vote in each house. To
the extent the legislature votes to create additional courts, there will be costs associated salaries for judges and staff,
physical infrastructure needs, technology, and administrative costs.
The Secretary of State budgets for statewide primary elections as regular practice and any costs associated with the Nov.
5th election will be absorbed within the agency’s budget.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Deputy Fiscal Officer