House Bill No. [insert number] aims to amend the election and redistricting processes for judges in the first district of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana. The bill modifies the current structure by increasing the number of election sections from two to three within the first district of Jefferson Parish. Specifically, it delineates the precincts that will comprise each of the three election sections, ensuring a more detailed representation of the district's population in the judicial election process.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures 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 established election section three. It also specifies that the remaining judgeships will be assigned to election section one, while 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 timely implementation of these changes.

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)