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SB 113

LOCAL AGENCIES: Provides for term limits and qualifications for the DeSoto Parish Police Jury. (8/1/25)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alan Seabaugh

SB 113 imposes term limits and eligibility standards on DeSoto Parish Police Jury members, restricting consecutive service and defining who may hold office.

House conferees appointed: Melerine, Gadberry, and Schamerhorn.
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Bill Summary · SB 113

Legislative bill overview

SB 113 establishes term limits and sets qualification requirements for members of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury, Louisiana's local governing body for that parish. The bill restricts how long jury members can serve consecutively and defines eligibility criteria for holding the position.

Why is this important

Police juries function as the primary legislative and executive authority in Louisiana parishes, making decisions on local taxes, infrastructure, and services. Term limits and qualifications directly affect who can govern the parish and how long they maintain power, influencing local accountability and leadership continuity.

Potential points of contention

  • Incumbent protection vs. term limits: Existing jury members may oppose limits that force them from office, while reform advocates argue term limits prevent entrenched power structures
  • Qualification standards: Disagreement over what qualifications are appropriate (residency requirements, education, prior experience) and whether they exclude qualified candidates or prevent conflicts of interest
  • Local autonomy: Whether the state legislature should impose governance requirements on parish-level elected bodies versus allowing parishes to set their own rules through local decision-making

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

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