HB700

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

Introduced·2/27/26
Ment Text

Redistricting for Louisiana House of Representatives based on 2020 census data.

Louisiana HB 700 redraws the boundaries for the 105 House of Representatives districts in Louisiana. The bill specifies the composition of each district, including the precincts and blocks that make up each district. The districts are designed to have roughly equal populations, with adjustments for geographic and demographic considerations. The new districts will be effective for the 2027 elections and all subsequent elections unless otherwise specified. The bill also includes provisions for handling any changes to precincts or blocks after the bill's enactment.

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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.