House Bill No. by Representative Marcelle amends the organization of the First Circuit Court of Appeal by providing for the election sections for judgeship in the second district. The bill specifically divides the second district of the First Circuit, which is composed solely of East Baton Rouge Parish, into two election sections. Election section one will elect two judges (Divisions A and B) from designated precincts, while election section two will elect two judges (Divisions C and D) from a different set of precincts. This change aims to enhance the electoral process for judges within the district.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that judges currently in office will continue to serve their elected terms and that future successors will be elected from the respective election sections. It also specifies that judges must reside within the second district but are not required to live in the specific election section from which they are elected. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB443 Original: 13:312(1), 13:1(A)