Bill > SB20

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to modify legislative rules for regular sessions in odd-numbered years. Specifically, it increases the number of bills a legislator may prefile from five to seven during these sessions. The amendment also adjusts the subject matter restrictions for bills introduced during odd-numbered year sessions, broadening the language around legislative actions related to taxes, fees, and fund dedications. Currently, legislators are limited in the types of bills they can introduce during these sessions, with exceptions for appropriations, budget matters, and certain specific legislative actions. The proposed change would allow legislators to prefile up to seven bills that might previously have been restricted, providing more flexibility in introducing legislation during these sessions. The amendment would be submitted to Louisiana voters for approval at a statewide election, likely on November 3, 2026, or potentially on April 18, 2026 if an alternative election date is enacted. Voters will be asked to decide whether to support expanding the number of prefiled bills and broadening the scope of potential legislation during odd-numbered year sessions.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB20&sbi=y