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LA HB660

LA HB660
Provides for an increase in the dollar amount in warrants to provide for the salaries of assistant district attorneys (RE +$7,572,420 GF EX See Note)

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Introduced
02/27/2026
In Committee
05/20/2026
Crossed Over
05/11/2026
Passed
Dead
06/01/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 16:10(A)(2) and 11(A)(1), relative to the annual salary of assistant district attorneys and district attorneys paid by the state; to provide for an increase in the annual salary of assistant district attorneys and district attorneys paid by the state; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill, by amending existing state law, increases the annual salaries for both district attorneys and assistant district attorneys across Louisiana, with the increases set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Specifically, district attorneys will see their salaries rise to $65,000 annually, and assistant district attorneys will have their salaries increased to $60,000 annually, with these amounts to be paid monthly by the state treasurer upon the warrant, which is a written order for payment, of the respective official. The bill also stipulates that these salary increases are contingent upon a specific appropriation of funds by the Louisiana Legislature to cover the implementation costs.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (38)

Peter Egan (R)*,  Roy Adams (D),  Tony Bacala (R),  Michael Bayham (R),  Stephanie Berault (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Ken Brass (D),  Jacob Braud (R),  Reese Broussard (R),  Dewith Carrier (R),  Kim Carver (R),  Emily Chenevert (R),  Kimberly Coates (R),  Adrian Fisher (D),  Barbara Freiberg (R),  Jay Gallé (R),  Brian Glorioso (R),  Dana Henry (D),  John Illg (R),  Steven Jackson (D),  Travis Johnson (D),  Vanessa LaFleur (D),  Denise Marcelle (D),  Shaun Mena (D),  Dustin Miller (D),  Pat Moore (D),  Ed Murray (D),  Chuck Owen (R),  Laurie Schlegel (R),  Annie Spell (R),  Sylvia Taylor (D),  Lauren Ventrella (R),  Debbie Villio (R),  Joy Walters (D),  Jeffrey Wiley (R),  Mark Wright (R),  John Wyble (R),  Rashid Young (D), 

Last Action

Senate Committee on Judiciary B (00:00:00 5/21/2026 Room E) (on 05/21/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB660&sbi=y 02/27/2026
Fiscal Note - HB660 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1470045 05/07/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468870 05/05/2026
House Committee Amendment #5008 APP Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1468707 05/05/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB660 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1469099 05/05/2026
House Committee Amendment #4838 APP Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1467942 05/05/2026
Fiscal Note - HB660 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465954 04/26/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465351 04/23/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB660 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465514 04/23/2026
House Committee Amendment #4281 JUD Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1465340 04/23/2026
House Committee Amendment #3076 JUD Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458841 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note - HB660 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1464565 04/21/2026
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446315 02/27/2026
Analysis - Digest of HB660 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1446361 02/27/2026
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