This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the election dates for municipal and school board elections. It allows school board members to be elected concurrently with gubernatorial elections, as specified in the newly inserted provisions. Specifically, school boards can adopt a plan to hold elections during the fall gubernatorial election, with the first such election scheduled for 2031. Additionally, the bill establishes that members elected under this plan will serve four-year terms starting January 1 following their election, with specific provisions for those elected during the 2026 congressional election.

Similarly, the bill modifies the regulations for municipal elections, permitting municipalities to hold their elections at the same time as gubernatorial elections, with the first election under this new plan also set for 2031. Municipalities must file their election plans with the secretary of state by January 12, 2027, and these plans cannot be revoked. The officers elected under this provision will take office on July 1 following their election and serve four-year terms, with transitional provisions for those elected in the 2027 spring municipal election.

Statutes affected:
HB323 Original: 17:52(A), 33:383(A)(1)
HB323 Engrossed: 17:52(A), 33:383(A)(1)
HB323 Reengrossed: 17:52(A), 33:383(A)(1)
HB323 Enrolled: 17:52(A), 33:383(A)(1)
HB323 Act : 17:52(A), 33:383(A)(1)