HB1040

Provides relative to the membership of the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana HB1040 revises the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority.

Louisiana HB1040 amends the composition of the board of commissioners for the Central Louisiana Juvenile Detention Center Authority. The board will now consist of seven commissioners, each appointed for an initial term of four years. Each commissioner must be a qualified elector and reside in the parish for which they are appointed. The appointments are made jointly by the chief judge and district attorney for the respective judicial district and the sheriff of the parish. The changes in membership will take effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

Apr 1

10:00 AM

House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice

History

May 11

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate on 5/7/2026.

May 11

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 92.

May 11

House

Effective date: 05/11/2026.