Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 49: ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Removes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of party primary elections. (8/1/26) (EG -$5,428,000 GF EX See Note)

Passed one chamber Last action March 25, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

Plain-language summary

SB 49 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT: Removes the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of party primary elections. (8/1/26) (EG -$5,428,000 GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Alan Seabaugh (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alan Seabaugh (Republican).