Senate Bill No. 49, introduced by Senator Seabaugh, amends the definition of "party primary office" in Louisiana law by removing the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices included in party primary elections. This change is reflected in the amendment to R.S. 18:2(12), which previously included the State Board among other offices such as U.S. senators and representatives, justices of the supreme court, and members of the Public Service Commission.

The proposed law will take effect on August 1, 2026, and aims to clarify the offices that are subject to party primary elections in the state. By eliminating the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from this list, the bill seeks to streamline the electoral process and focus on other key offices.

Statutes affected:
SB49 Original: 18:2(12)