Senate Bill No. 19, introduced by Senator Miller, aims to reenact specific sections of Act No. 19 from the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature, which pertains to legislative continuances and extensions for legislators and legislative employees. The bill outlines the conditions under which members of the legislature and legislative employees can file for continuances in court or administrative proceedings, particularly during legislative sessions or constitutional conventions. It establishes peremptory grounds for such motions, specifies the procedures for filing, and includes provisions for electronic transmission of motions. Additionally, it creates a rebuttable presumption that motions filed within a specified timeframe will be granted, while also detailing the circumstances under which this presumption can be overcome.

The bill also includes provisions for the denial of motions, requiring courts to provide written reasons for any denial, and allows for appeals to the supreme court at no cost if a motion is denied or not acted upon within a specified timeframe. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain legal proceedings, such as those involving temporary restraining orders or child custody, are exempt from these provisions. The act is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature, and it will apply retroactively to actions filed or pending on or after October 25, 2024.

Statutes affected:
SB75 Original:
SB75 Engrossed:
SB75 Reengrossed:
SB75 Enrolled: