HB640

Provides for the districts for the election of members of the House of Representatives

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB640 redraws House of Representatives districts based on 2020 census data.

Louisiana HB640 redraws the boundaries for the 105 House districts in Louisiana based on the 2020 federal census data. The bill specifies the composition of each district, including the precincts that make up each district. The new districts will be used for the 2027 elections, while the current districts will remain in effect until January 10, 2028. The bill also ensures that the term of office of any person holding a position or office on the effective date of this Act is not reduced. The territorial limits of the districts as enacted will continue in effect until changed by law.

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Where it stands

Current
House and Governmental Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

Feb 27

House

Prefiled.

Feb 27

House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.