House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts specific provisions of Louisiana's Revised Statutes regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. The bill modifies the structure of the first district of the Fifth Circuit by increasing the number of election sections from two to three. It details the composition of these election sections, specifying the precincts included in each. Additionally, the bill outlines the process for filling judicial vacancies, stating that the first vacancy occurring after the effective date of the Act will be filled by election from the newly designated election section three, with subsequent judgeships assigned accordingly.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that six judges will be elected from the first district, with specific provisions for how vacancies are to be filled based on the election sections. It also establishes that one judgeship will be assigned to election section two. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature, ensuring that the new electoral structure is implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB926 Original: 13:312(5), 13:1(E)(2)
HB926 Engrossed: 13:312(5), 13:1(E)(2)
HB926 Enrolled: 13:312(5), 13:1(E)(2)