House Bill No. [insert bill number] seeks to enact R.S. 24:35.2, which establishes the composition and election districts for the Louisiana House of Representatives, consisting of 105 members. The bill outlines the specific precincts that comprise each of the 54 districts, including various parishes such as Caddo, Bossier, and Orleans, thereby providing clear geographic boundaries for representation in upcoming elections. Additionally, the bill proposes the repeal of R.S. 24:35.3, which previously governed the election districts, in order to modernize and streamline the redistricting process to better reflect the state's current demographic and geographic realities.

The bill also incorporates new legal language that specifies demographic data for various districts, including updated population statistics and racial breakdowns, particularly for District 105. It establishes that the precincts referenced are based on the "2025 Precinct Shapefiles," derived from the 2020 Census data, and clarifies that the new district boundaries will take effect for the 2027 elections upon the governor's signature or after a specified period if not signed. The overall goal of the bill is to ensure fair electoral representation by aligning district boundaries with the latest demographic trends and community compositions in Louisiana.

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