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HB 367

COURTS: Provides relative to the election sections for judgeship of the second district of the First Circuit Court of Appeal (OR +$267,092 GF EX See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Denise Marcelle

HB 367 restructures Second District appellate judge election procedures for Louisiana's First Circuit Court of Appeal, spending $267,092 in state funds.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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Bill Summary · HB 367

Legislative bill overview

HB 367 modifies the election procedures for selecting judges in the Second District of the First Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana. The bill allocates $267,092 in general fund expenditures to implement these changes, suggesting procedural or administrative modifications to the judicial selection process.

Why is this important

Judicial selection processes directly affect court operations, public access to justice, and the composition of appellate benches that shape legal precedent across Louisiana. Changes to these procedures can influence candidate pools, campaign costs, and ultimately the courts' independence and public confidence.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: The $267,092 fiscal impact raises questions about what administrative or electoral expenses justify this expenditure and whether these costs are necessary
  • Selection method changes: Without seeing the bill text, common judicial election reforms (moving from elected to appointed positions, or vice versa) generate debate about judicial accountability versus impartiality
  • Geographic or sectional implications: Changes affecting one specific district may create procedural inconsistencies across Louisiana's appellate courts or perceived inequities in judicial selection standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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