Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 217: COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Jay Morris (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 748.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Morris | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
“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. 748.
- Effective date 6/3/2026.
- Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 62, nays 34. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
- Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
- Conference committee report received.
- Rules suspended.
- Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 25 yeas and 10 nays.
- Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
- Conference Committee report received. Lies over under the rules.
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