Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 397: ELECTED OFFICIALS: Provides for vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal from elected office. (8/1/26)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 397 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ELECTED OFFICIALS: Provides for vacancies caused by retirement, resignation, or removal from elected office. (8/1/26). Primary sponsor: Mike Reese (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 262.
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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
- Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 262.
- Effective date 8/1/2026.
- Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- Received from the House without amendments.
- Called from the calendar.
- Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- Read by title, returned to the calendar.
- Notice given.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/07/2026.
- Scheduled for floor debate on 05/06/2026.
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