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LA HB244
LA HB244(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article XIII, Section 2 of the Constitution of Louisiana, to provide for constitutional conventions; to provide for the election of convention delegates from each legislative district; to provide for the vote requirement for delegates to propose a constitution or alternative propositions; to provide for the vote requirement for ratification of a new constitution by the people; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Louisiana Constitution regarding constitutional conventions, which are assemblies convened to revise or create a new constitution. Currently, the process for calling such a convention requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature. This bill would specify that delegates to a constitutional convention would be elected from each senatorial and representative district, and that any proposed constitution or alternative propositions agreed upon by the convention would require a two-thirds vote of the delegates to be put forth. Furthermore, for a new constitution to be adopted, it would need to be ratified by a majority of voters statewide and also receive approval in at least three-fourths of the parishes, a significant increase from the current simple majority requirement. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters on November 3, 2026.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB244&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440748 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB244 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440754 |
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