House Bill No. by Representative Jordan proposes the enactment of R.S. 24:35.2, which establishes the composition and election districts for the Louisiana House of Representatives, consisting of one hundred five members. The bill details the specific precincts from various parishes that comprise each district, ensuring that each district elects one representative. It also includes a repeal of R.S. 24:35.3, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing election districts. The new language inserted into the law provides a comprehensive breakdown of the districts, which is essential for the electoral process and aims to clarify and modernize the electoral boundaries.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new district definitions based on the 2020 federal decennial census, detailing the precincts for Districts 39 through 105, which include areas from multiple parishes such as Lafayette, St. Landry, and Orleans. The new district boundaries will take effect for election purposes upon the governor's signature or after the lapse of time for gubernatorial action for the regular elections in 2027, while all other purposes will commence on January 10, 2028. The bill ensures that current officials' terms will not be reduced due to the redistricting and that any future positions filled will adhere to the new district descriptions, thereby facilitating a smooth transition to the updated electoral framework.

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