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LouisianaSB 4792026 Regular SessionSenate

JUDGES: Provides for legislative address to the governor for the removal of certain judges for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence committed while in office. (See Act)

Sponsored By: John C. "Jay" Morris (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Lawmakers can refer judges for investigation

Louisiana lawmakers can refer a judge’s conduct to the Judiciary Commission for investigation instead of bringing impeachment proceedings. They must find that the conduct could amount to gross misconduct or serious wrongdoing in office. Both chambers must adopt a concurrent resolution using the rules for passing a bill. The referral authorizes an investigation; it does not remove the judge.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John C. "Jay" Morris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Beryl Amedée

    Republican • House

  • Chad Michael Boyer

    Republican • House

  • Daryl Andrew Deshotel

    Republican • House

  • Doyle Boudreaux

    Republican • House

  • Emily Chenevert

    Republican • House

  • Michael "Gabe" Firment

    Republican • House

  • Jason Brian DeWitt

    Republican • House

  • Josh Carlson

    Republican • House

  • Kathy Edmonston

    Republican • House

  • Kellee Hennessy Dickerson

    Republican • House

  • Kim Carver

    Republican • House

  • Peter F. Egan Sr.

    Republican • House

  • R. Dewith Carrier

    Republican • House

  • Raymond J. Crews

    Republican • House

  • Reese "Skip" Broussard

    Republican • House

  • Rhonda Gaye Butler

    Republican • House

  • Stephanie H. Berault

    Republican • House

  • Tony Bacala

    Republican • House

  • Vincent E. Cox III

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 66

Senate vote • 6/1/2026

Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 26 yeas and 9 nays.

Yes: 26 • No: 9

House vote • 6/1/2026

Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 73, nays 20. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.

Yes: 73 • No: 20

House vote • 5/29/2026

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 79, nays 22. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

Yes: 79 • No: 22

House vote • 5/6/2026

Reported with amendments

Yes: 9 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title and passed by a vote of 27 yeas and 9 nays; ordered reengrossed and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

Yes: 27 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 916.

    6/12/2026Senate

  2. Effective date 6/12/2026.

    6/12/2026Senate

  3. Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.

    6/1/2026Senate

  4. Conference Committee report received.

    6/1/2026House

  5. Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 26 yeas and 9 nays.

    6/1/2026Senate

  6. Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.

    6/1/2026House

  7. Rules suspended.

    6/1/2026House

  8. Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 73, nays 20. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.

    6/1/2026House

  9. Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.

    6/1/2026Senate

  10. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

    6/1/2026Senate

  11. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

    6/1/2026House

  12. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.

    6/1/2026Senate

  13. House conferees appointed: Bacala, Beaullieu, and Villio.

    5/31/2026House

  14. Senate conference committee members appointed: Kleinpeter, Miller, and Morris.

    5/31/2026Senate

  15. Notice of Senate rejecting House amendments.

    5/31/2026House

  16. Notice of Senate conferees appointed.

    5/31/2026House

  17. Called from the calendar.

    5/29/2026House

  18. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 79, nays 22. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

    5/29/2026House

  19. Received from the House with amendments.

    5/29/2026Senate

  20. Notice given.

    5/27/2026House

  21. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/29/2026.

    5/27/2026House

  22. Called from the calendar.

    5/26/2026House

  23. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

    5/26/2026House

  24. Called from the calendar.

    5/19/2026House

  25. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

    5/19/2026House

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