House Bill No. 813, introduced by Representative Mandie Landry, amends the term of office for the sheriff of Orleans Parish. The bill specifies that the sheriff will be elected by the qualified voters of the parish and will serve a four-year term. However, it introduces a significant change regarding the commencement of the term: the sheriff elected during the parochial and municipal officers' election in 2029 will serve until January 9, 2034, which is less than a full four-year term. Following this, all subsequent sheriffs will take office on the second Monday in January after their election.

The bill amends R.S. 13:5581(A) by deleting the previous provision that required the sheriff to take office on the first Monday in May following their election. Instead, it establishes the new timeline for the 2029 election and future elections, ensuring a consistent start date for the sheriff's term. This change aims to align the sheriff's term with the broader electoral calendar in Orleans Parish.

Statutes affected:
HB813 Original: 13:5581(A)
HB813 Engrossed: 13:5581(A)