House Bill No. by Representative Robby Carter proposes a local option election in St. Helena Parish to determine whether members of the governing authority should have term limits. The bill enacts R.S. 33:1221.3, which mandates that a proposition will appear on the ballot during the statewide election on November 3, 2026. If approved by a majority of voters, the term limit will restrict members to three consecutive four-year terms, with the limitation applying to terms that begin on or after January 10, 2028. If the proposition is rejected, no term limits will be imposed.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the costs of conducting this election will be borne by the state, rather than the parish, which is a change from current law that typically requires the parish to cover a portion of election costs for local option items. The Secretary of State is tasked with preparing the ballot, and the election will be conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.