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This bill is a proposed constitutional amendment to the Louisiana State Constitution that would modify the provisions governing the unclassified service in the state's civil service system. Specifically, the bill would add language to Article X, Section 2(B) that explicitly allows the state legislature to add new officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified service through legislation, and stipulates that such additions or removals can only be made by law, rather than by administrative rules. The unclassified service currently includes various government positions such as elected officials, department heads, board members, legislative employees, and others. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Louisiana voters in a statewide election, with two potential dates identified: April 18, 2026, or November 3, 2026, depending on the passage of a related House Bill. Voters will be asked to vote "YES" or "NO" on a ballot proposition that asks if they support allowing the legislature to add or remove officers, positions, and employees from the unclassified state civil service.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB8&sbi=y