Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 359: ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Enacted Last action June 3, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 639.

Plain-language summary

HB 359 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES: Provides relative to the death of a candidate for a party primary office who is not affiliated with a major political party (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Beau Beaullieu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 639.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Beau Beaullieu (Republican).