SB359

Provides relative to term limits for certain hospital service district commissioners. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana SB359 sets a four-year term limit for commissioners in hospital service districts with populations between 25,000 and 26,000.

Louisiana SB359 introduces a four-year term limit for commissioners in hospital service districts, with a maximum of two consecutive terms, effective August 1, 2026. This applies to districts in parishes with a population between 25,000 and 26,000, based on the 2020 census. The bill modifies existing law to establish this term limit for commissioners whose current terms expire on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 29

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 498.

May 29

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 25

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.