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LA HB199

LA HB199
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for term limits for sheriffs


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Introduced
02/25/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article V, Section 27 of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to sheriffs, to provide for term limits for sheriffs; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters. |.

AI Summary

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for sheriffs in Louisiana. Specifically, it would limit sheriffs to no more than two and a half terms (10 years) in three consecutive terms, with any service during a term of office that begins on or after January 8, 2024 counting towards the term limit. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Louisiana voters for approval in the statewide election on November 8, 2022.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee on (09:00 4/20/2022 ) (on 04/20/2022)

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