This bill amends existing laws regarding the election dates for municipal and school board elections in Louisiana. It allows school board elections to be held concurrently with gubernatorial elections, and similarly permits municipalities to schedule their elections at the same time. The bill introduces new provisions that enable school boards to adopt a plan for holding elections during the fall gubernatorial election, with the first such election set for 2031. Additionally, it establishes that members elected under this plan will serve four-year terms starting January 1 following their election.

For municipal elections, the bill modifies the existing framework to allow municipalities to adopt plans for holding elections during congressional elections and gubernatorial elections. The first municipal elections under these new plans are also scheduled for 2031. The bill specifies that any plans adopted must be filed with the secretary of state by set deadlines and cannot be revoked. It also clarifies the terms of office for elected officials, ensuring they take office on the first day of July following their election and serve for four years.

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)