This bill proposes amendments to Article V of the Louisiana Constitution, specifically Sections 5(B), 15(A), and 16(A), to enhance the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Supreme Court and to allow for the establishment of trial courts with limited or specialized jurisdiction. The amendments would grant the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction over disciplinary proceedings against attorneys from other jurisdictions who practice law in Louisiana, including those specially admitted for specific cases. Additionally, the bill allows the legislature to create trial courts of limited or specialized jurisdiction, with the requirement that such laws be enacted by a two-thirds majority of elected members in both houses.

The proposed changes also clarify the original jurisdiction of district courts, maintaining their authority over civil and criminal matters while specifying that they have exclusive original jurisdiction over felony cases and matters involving immovable property. The bill includes a provision for a statewide election on March 29, 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve these constitutional amendments. The ballot proposition will ask voters if they support granting the Louisiana Supreme Court the authority to discipline out-of-state lawyers for unethical practices and to empower the legislature to establish specialized trial courts.