This bill amends the structure of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court in Louisiana by reducing the number of election sections from three to two. Specifically, it modifies R.S. 13:477(19) to reflect that the Nineteenth District will now consist of two election sections, with the first section comprising a new list of precincts and the second section also defined by a new set of precincts. The bill also introduces a provision for one judgeship to be elected at-large, which is a change from the previous structure where all judges were elected from designated election sections.

Additionally, the bill amends R.S. 621.19 to specify that the Nineteenth Judicial District Court will have a total of fifteen judges, with seven judges elected from each of the two election sections and one judge elected at-large. The judgeships are assigned to specific divisions within the election sections, ensuring a clear delineation of responsibilities. Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 5(E) of Act No. 145 from the 1994 Third Extraordinary Session, which likely contained outdated provisions regarding the court's structure. The changes are set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
HB124 Original: 13:477(19)
HB124 Engrossed: 13:477(19)
HB124 Enrolled: 13:477(19)
HB124 Act 243: 13:477(19)