Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 316: PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides relative to the Louisiana Public Defender Fund. (8/1/26) (OR -$158 GF EX See Note)

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Plain-language summary

SB 316 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PUBLIC DEFENDER: Provides relative to the Louisiana Public Defender Fund. (8/1/26) (OR -$158 GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Mike Reese (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Reese (Republican).