House Bill No. HLS 251ES-9 proposes to amend existing legislation regarding the scheduling of a special statewide election in Louisiana. The bill changes the election date for the submission of proposed constitutional amendments from April 18, 2026, to May 16, 2026. This adjustment affects several acts from the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature, specifically Act No. 218, Act No. 219, Act No. 221, Act No. 222, and Act No. 223, which will now all reflect the new election date. Additionally, the bill repeals Act No. 212 of the 2025 Regular Session in its entirety.

The proposed law ensures that the amendments, which include topics such as the St. George community school system, mandatory retirement of judges, ad valorem taxes, and the application of state funds to the Teachers' Retirement System, will be submitted to voters on the newly designated date of May 16, 2026. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without the governor's signature.