House Bill No. 367, introduced by Representative Marcelle, amends the organization of the First Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana, specifically regarding the election sections for judges in the second district. The bill establishes that the second district, which is composed of East Baton Rouge Parish, will be divided into two election sections. Election Section One will include specific precincts from East Baton Rouge Parish and will elect two judges for Divisions A and B, while Election Section Two will consist of different precincts and will elect two judges for Divisions C and D. This change aims to enhance the electoral process for judges in the second district by providing a more localized voting structure.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that judges currently in office will retain their positions and may complete their terms, while future successors will be elected from the designated election sections. The bill also specifies that judges must be residents of the second district but are not required to reside in the specific election section from which they are elected. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB367 Original: 13:312(1), 13:1(A)