House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to establish a new framework for the composition and election districts of the Louisiana State Senate, consisting of thirty-nine members. The bill outlines specific precincts for each district, detailing the geographic areas covered, including parishes such as Orleans, St. Bernard, and Jefferson. It also repeals the existing law R.S. 24:35.1, which previously governed legislative redistricting, to provide a more updated and clear structure that reflects the demographic and geographic realities of the state.

The redistricting will be based on the 2020 federal decennial census, with the new districts set to take effect for election purposes upon the governor's signature or after the lapse of time for gubernatorial action for the regular state legislative elections in 2027. For all other purposes, the new districts will be effective starting January 10, 2028. The bill ensures that the precincts referenced are those identified as Voting Districts (VTDs) in the 2020 Census Redistricting TIGER/Line Shapefiles and clarifies that it will not affect the terms of current officeholders. Any positions filled after January 10, 2028, will adhere to the new district descriptions.

Statutes affected:
HB369 Original: