This bill amends the structure of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court in Louisiana by reducing the number of election sections from three to two. The first election section will now consist of specific precincts, while the second section will also be defined by a new list of precincts. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision for one judgeship to be elected at-large, which was not previously included. The judgeships are assigned to the election sections as follows: seven judges from election section one, seven judges from election section two, and one judge elected at-large.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 5(E) of Act No. 145 from the 1994 Third Extraordinary Session, which likely contained outdated provisions regarding the judicial district's structure. The bill also specifies that the precincts referenced are based on the 2025 Precinct Shapefiles, ensuring that the electoral boundaries are up-to-date with the latest census data. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time 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)