House Bill No. by Representative McMakin proposes the establishment of a constitutional convention in Louisiana, scheduled to convene on December 29, 2026. The convention will consist of ninety-three delegates, with two elected from each Senate district, one from each Public Service Commission district, and ten appointed by the governor. The bill outlines qualifications for delegates, including residency and age requirements, and mandates adherence to the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics. The new constitution drafted by the convention will be submitted to voters for approval during the 2027 gubernatorial general election.

The bill also details the organization and operation of the convention, including the formation of committees, appointment of a legal advisor, and funding allocation for expenses. Delegates will receive compensation similar to state legislators and are prohibited from accepting private funding. The convention must submit the proposed constitution to the governor by October 29, 2027, who will then facilitate a public election on November 20, 2027. If ratified, the new constitution will take effect at midnight on December 31, 2027, ensuring continuity by transitioning any unincorporated provisions of the current constitution into statutory law.