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SB49

Removes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of party primary elections. (8/1/26) (EG -$5,428,000 GF EX See Note)

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Removes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from party primary elections.

Louisiana SB49 amends the state's election laws to remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices included in party primary elections. This change will take effect on August 1, 2026, altering the current list of party primary offices. The bill modifies the definition of "party primary office" to exclude the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–0 · Mar 24
Current
House and Governmental Affairs Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Vote on SB 49 FINAL PASSAGE (#95)

35 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

Mar 25

House

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

Mar 24

House

Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

Mar 23

Senate

Read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.