Senate Bill No. 78 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article V, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution, which currently vests judicial power in a supreme court, courts of appeal, district courts, and other courts authorized by the constitution. The amendment would allow the legislature to establish additional courts through a law enacted by a two-thirds vote of each house. This change aims to provide the legislature with greater flexibility in creating new courts as needed.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters of Louisiana for approval during the statewide election scheduled for November 5, 2024. The official ballot will include a proposition asking voters whether they support the amendment to authorize the legislature to create additional courts by a two-thirds vote. This initiative reflects an effort to enhance the judicial system's adaptability to the state's needs.