HB524

Louisiana HB524 proposes a constitutional amendment to require local bills to be introduced by legislators representing the affected locality.

HB524 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 13 of the Louisiana Constitution. It mandates that local laws can only be enacted by bills introduced by legislators whose districts include the locality affected, except when there is a vacancy. The amendment also requires notice of intent to introduce such bills to be published in the official journal of the locality on three separate days, with the last publication at least thirty days before the bill's introduction. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 3, 2026, statewide election.