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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Beaullieu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 639.
- Effective date: 06/03/2026.
- Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 94, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays.
- Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.
- Conference committee report received.
- Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
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