House Bill No. HLS 251ES-9 proposes to change the date of a special statewide election in Louisiana, originally scheduled for April 18, 2026, to May 16, 2026. This election will be held for the purpose of submitting proposed constitutional amendments to the state's electors, as outlined in various acts from the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature. The bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Acts No. 218, 219, 221, 222, and 223, replacing the previous election date with the new date of May 16, 2026. Additionally, it repeals Act No. 212 of the 2025 Regular Session.

The proposed amendments include significant topics such as the establishment of the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish, mandatory retirement of judges, ad valorem taxes, application of state funds to the Teachers' Retirement System's unfunded liabilities, and state civil service matters. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action has lapsed.