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HB117

Re-creates the Department of State and the statutory entities made a part of the department by law

Complete·5/11/26

Re-creates the Louisiana Department of State and its statutory entities for six years.

Louisiana HB117 re-creates the Department of State and its statutory entities, effective June 30, 2026, for a period of six years. The bill amends the sunset law to change the termination date from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2033. The Department of State and its statutory entities will cease operations on July 1, 2033, unless re-created by the legislature before that date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs

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. 52.

May 11

House

Effective date: 06/30/2026.