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LA SB198

LA SB198
Provides relative to prohibitions to dual candidacy. (8/1/24)


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Introduced
03/01/2024
In Committee
05/07/2024
Crossed Over
03/20/2024
Passed
05/23/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/28/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 18:453(D), relative to dual candidacy; to provide for an exception for a senator or representative in the United States Congress for certain offices; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 18:453(D), to the existing law on dual candidacy. The new provision creates an exception to the prohibition on dual candidacy for a senator or representative in the United States Congress who has been nominated as a candidate for president or vice president of the United States. Under this exception, the senator or representative may become a candidate in a primary or general election for either the federal office they hold or the presidential/vice presidential office, even if the elections are held concurrently.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective date 5/28/2024. (on 05/28/2024)

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