Bill > HB488

This bill provides a comprehensive redistricting plan for the Louisiana House of Representatives, establishing 105 distinct representative districts that cover every parish in the state. The bill meticulously defines each district by specifying the exact precincts it comprises, creating a detailed geographic breakdown of representation. The new district map will become effective for qualifying and elections starting in 2027, with full implementation at 10:00 a.m. on January 10, 2028. Importantly, the bill ensures that current officeholders will not have their terms reduced and that any positions based on House districts will transition to the new district configuration for appointments or elections after January 10, 2028. The districts are based on the 2020 Census Redistricting TIGER/Line Shapefiles, which have been modified and validated by the Louisiana Legislature to reflect precinct changes submitted by parish governing authorities. The bill also repeals the previous district configuration (R.S. 24:35.3) and provides flexibility for how precincts are defined, allowing for both geographic and non-geographic subdivisions. This redistricting effort aims to ensure fair and accurate representation across Louisiana's diverse parishes and communities.

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