Senate Bill No. 121, introduced by Senator Morris, seeks to redistrict Louisiana's congressional districts by enacting R.S. 18:1276 and repealing R.S. 18:1276.1. The bill delineates six congressional districts based on the "2026 Precinct Shapefiles (1-27-2026)" and specifies that these new districts will be effective for the 2028 congressional elections, contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for gubernatorial action. The current districts, established from the 2020 census, will remain in effect until January 3, 2029, at which point the new districts will be applicable for all other purposes.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that the terms of office for individuals currently holding positions based on the existing congressional districts will not be affected by this redistricting. It clarifies that any subdivisions made by parish governing authorities will be included in the general precinct designation and mandates that any positions filled after January 3, 2029, must be from the newly defined congressional districts. The provisions are designed to comply with constitutional requirements regarding equal population distribution among districts, and the bill will take effect for election purposes upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action, with full implementation occurring at noon on January 3, 2029.

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