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SB161

Removes certain employment eligibility requirements for certain unclassified state employees relative to the registration of motor vehicles. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/27/26

Removes requirement for unclassified state employees to prove Louisiana driver's license and vehicle registration.

Louisiana SB161 repeals a law requiring unclassified state employees earning $100,000 or more annually to provide proof of a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in their name are registered in Louisiana. Employees failing to meet these requirements faced termination. The bill removes these employment eligibility requirements, effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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2 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

May 27

Senate

Becomes Act No. 408 without the Governor's signature.

May 27

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.