Senate Bill No. 49, introduced by Senator Seabaugh, proposes to amend the definition of "party primary office" in Louisiana law by removing the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices that participate in party primary elections. The current law includes various offices such as senators, representatives in the United States Congress, justices of the supreme court, and members of the Public Service Commission, but the proposed change will exclude the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from this category.

The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, and aims to clarify the offices involved in party primary elections. The amendment to R.S. 18:2(9) reflects this change, ensuring that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is no longer considered a party primary office. Additionally, the bill includes a technical change made by the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

Statutes affected:
SB49 Original: 18:2(12)
SB49 Engrossed: 18:2(9)