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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Reese | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Finance.