HB326

Provides relative to the police chief of the village of Tickfaw

Final Passage·5/26/26

Louisiana HB326 mandates the police chief of the village of Tickfaw to reside within the village limits.

HB326 amends the qualifications for the police chief of the village of Tickfaw, Louisiana. It requires the elected police chief to reside within the corporate limits of the village. Additionally, it mandates that a candidate for the office must have been domiciled in the village for at least the year preceding their qualification. This law creates an exception for the village of Tickfaw, differing from the general requirement for police chiefs in other municipalities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 36–0 · May 26
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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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

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs

History

May 27

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

May 26

House

Received from the Senate without amendments.

May 26

House

Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.