2024 Legislative Session
Legislative News
Fair Maps Mobilization on October 27, 2025
The Fight for Fair Maps: Louisiana’s Special Session Explained
Cree Matlock Gives Testimony Opposing HB 445
Asti Davis Robins Gives Testimony Opposing SB 275
Voting rights are the foundation of political power and in Louisiana, those rights are under threat.
Federal voting protections are no longer strong or reliable enough to stop discrimination. Recent court decisions have weakened key parts of the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA), making it harder for communities to challenge unfair rules or maps. Supreme Court decisions such as Shelby v. Holder and Brnovich v. DNC have eroded essential VRA protections.
Alongside rampant restrictive voting policies, current Supreme Court challenges like Louisiana v. Callais now aim to curb voting rights even further.
Other states have already passed state-level voting rights acts because they understand that fair elections cannot depend on shifting federal rulings. Louisiana urgently needs the same protections.
It’s time to pass SB 365: The Louisiana Voting Rights Act.
A Louisiana State Voting Rights Act (VRA) would give the state its own tools to protect voters and communities, including:
- Stopping voter suppression and discriminatory practices before harm spreads
- Preventing unfair and racially diluted voting maps
- Allowing communities to defend their rights in Louisiana courts without waiting years for federal action
Learn about what policies Power Coalition and its partners are supporting during the Legislative Session! We encourage the community to attend and see the policy making process live in person; we will also be holding a press conference on the stairs of the Capitol with opportunities to meet legislators.
- Thursday, March 14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Lunch Provided
- Sign Up Today! bit.ly/2024PowerDay
Partner Advocacy Days
Join Us: SB 365 State Voting Rights Act Hearing
Building Community Power for the Louisiana Voting Rights Act Community Engagement Training
Power Testimony: Testifying at the Capitol Training


Prefile Deadline
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
5:00 PM, for all bills that are not general appropriation or local bills

MONDAY, APRIL 10
12:00 PM
January 8-10
Organizational Session
January 15-23
Special Redistricting Session*
February 19 - March 6
Special Public Safety & Crime Session*

March 1
Prefile Deadline for Constitutional Amendments

March 1
Prefile Deadline for Bills
5:00 PM
March 11-June 3
Regular Session
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HB 449 provides for Increased poll commissioner training and testing regarding accessibility laws and best practices. The appointment of an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Compliance Officer in the Office of the Secretary of State. The creation of a “Voting Accessibility Advisory Group” in the Department of State, comprised of at least 7 members with diverse accessibility needs.
Bill HB 553 would add a seat to the state Board of Election Supervisors for a voter with a disability. It passed the Senate with amendments. The amendment, however, makes appointments to the State Board of Elections Supervisors much more restrictive. The bill now must go back to the House side for further consideration.
Legislative Advocacy
Fair Maps Mobilization on October 27, 2025
The Fight for Fair Maps: Louisiana’s Special Session Explained
Cree Matlock Gives Testimony Opposing HB 445
Asti Davis Robins Gives Testimony Opposing SB 275

Louisiana Legislature's Standing Committees
Senate
Chair: Stewart Cathey Jr.
Vice Chair: Bill Wheat, Jr.
Members: Robert Allain, Adam Bass, Michael Fesi, Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews, Glen Womack
Chair: Beth Mizell
Vice Chair: Robert Allain
Members: Mark Abraham, Stewart Cathey Jr., Patrick Connick, Jimmy Harris, John C. “Jay” Morris, Edward Price
Ex Officio: Kirk Tlbot
Chair: Rick Edmonds
Vice Chair: Valarie Hodges
Members: Jimmy Harris, Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews, Blake Miquez, Beth Mizell, Bob Owen
Chair: Eddie J. Lambert
Vice Chair: Jeremy Stine
Members: Patrick Connick, Bob Hensgens, Brach Jerad Myers, Thomas Pressley, Edward J. Price
Chair: Glen Womack
Vice Chair: Heather Cloud
Members: Gerald Boudreaux, Rick Edmonds, Michael Fesi, Jimmy Harris, Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews, Blake Miquez, Thomas Pressley, Larry Selders, Jeremy Stine
Interim Members: Mark Abraham, Caleb Kleinpeter, Bob Owen
Ex Officio: Franklin J. Foil
Chair: Patrick McMath
Vice Chair: Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews
Members: Gerald Boudreaux, Heather Cloud, Bob Hensgens, Valarie Hodges, Jay Luneau, Bob Owen, Thomas Pressly
Chair: Kirk Talbot
Vice Chair: Adam Bass
Members: Regina Barrow, Royce Duplessis, Rick Edmonds, Franklin Foil, Brach Jerad Myers, Alan Seabaugh, Bill Wheat, Jr.
Interim Members: Robert Allain
This committee may also hear bills related to constitutional rights or state boundary lines.
Chair: Gregory Miller
Vice Chair: Jay Luneau
Members: Gary Carter, Rick Edmonds, Sam Jenkins, Beth Mizell, Alan Seabaugh
This committee may also hear bills related to constitutional rights or state boundary lines.
Chair: Mike Reese
Vice Chair: Jimmy Harris
Members: Joseph Bouie, Royce Duplessis, Patrick McMath, Kirk Talbot , Bob Owen
This committee may also hear bills related to constitutional rights or state boundary lines.
Chair: Jay Morris
Vice Chair: Mark Abraham
Members: Regina Barrow, Heather Cloud, Valarie Hodges, Caleb Kleinpeter, Blake Miguez
Chair: Alan Seabaugh
Vice Chair: Thomas Pressley
Members: Regina Barrow, Brach Jerad Myers, Larry Selders, Jeramy Stine, Kirk Talbot
Chair: Jay Luneau
Vice Chair: Gerald Boudreaux
Members: Adam Bass, Stewart Cathey, Jr., Franklin Foil, Gregory Miller, Jay Morris
Chair: Bob Hensgens
Vice Chair: Michael “Big Mike” Fesi
Members: Robert Allain, Royce Duplessis, Sam Jenkins, Caleb Kleinpeter, Eddie J. Lambert
Chair: Edward J. Price
Vice Chair: Bob Owen
Members: Gary Carter, Bob Hensgens, Valarie Hodges, Brach Jerad Myers, Kirk Talbot
Chair: Franklin Foil
Vice Chair: Sam Jenkins
Members: Adam Bass, Patrick Connick, Eddie Lambert, Jay Luneau, Beth Mizell, Jay Morris, Mike Reese, Bill Wheat Jr.
Interim Members: Robert Allain, Gary Carter, Stewart Cathey, Jr.
Chair: Caleb Kleinpeter
Vice Chair: Blake Miguez
Members: Gary Carter, Michael Fesi, Sam Jenkins, Gregory Miller, Mike Reese, Larry Selders, Glen Womack
Chair: Patrick Connick
Vice Chair: Gary Carter
Members: Mark Abraham, Heather Cloud, Patrick McMath, Edward Price, Bill Wheat, Jr.
House of Representatives
Chair: Debbie Villio
Vice Chair: Vanessa LaFleur
Roy Adams, Tony Bacala, Chad Boyer, Vincent Cox, Bryan Fontenot, Dodie Horton, Alonzo Knox, Pat Moore, Joy Walters, Jeff Wiley
Interim Member: Michael Echols
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Rhonda Butler
Vice Chair: C. Travis Johnson
Members: Beryl Amedée, Larry Bagley, Chad Boyer, Reese “Skip” Broussard, Marcus Bryant, Kimberly Coates, Jason DeWitt, Adrian Fisher, Chance Henry, Jacob Landry, Danny McCormick, Wayne McMahen, Rodney Schamerhorn, Vincent St.Blanc, Francis Thompson, Christopher Turner, John Wyble
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Jack McFarland
Vice Chair: Jerome Zeringue
Roy Adams, Beryl Amedee, Larry Bagley, Stephanie Berault, Rhonda Butler, Barbara Carpenter, Dewith Carrier, Kimberly Coates, Jason Dewitt, Adrian Fisher, Aimee Freeman, Barbara Freiberg, Dodie Horton, John Illg, Tim Kerner, Alonzo Knox, Vanessa LaFleur, Rodney Lyons, Shane Mack, Denise Marcelle, Chuck Owen, Phillip Tarver, Francis Thompson
Interim Members: Tony Bacala, Christopher Turner
Chair: Nicky Muscarello
Vice Chair: Ed Lardavain III
Members: Josh Carlson, Wilford Carter Sr., Emily Chenevert, Kathy Edmonston, Peter F. Egan Sr., Brian Leonard Glorioso, Mike Johnson, Michael Melerine, Sylvia Taylor, Lauren Ventrella, Mark Wright, John E. Wyble
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier
Chair: Daryl Deshotel
Vice Chair: Polly Thomas
Members: Delisha Boyd, Kim Carver, Vincent E. Cox III, Jessica Domangue, Kyle M. Green Jr., Troy Hebert, Stephanie Hilferty, Edmond Jordan, Alonzo Knox, Jacob Landry, Danny McCormick, Dixon McMakin, Shaun Mena, Candace Newell, Neil Riser, Vincent St. Blanc III
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Laurie Schlegel
Vice Chair: Beryl Amedee
Members: Ken Brass, Reese “Skip” Broussard, Josh Carlson, Barbara Carpenter, Kim Carver, Kathy Edmonston, Barbara Freiberg, Terry Landry, Chasity Martinez, Charles Owen, Vincent St. Blanc III, Phillip Tarver, Sylvia Taylor, Rashid Armand Young
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Dustin Miller
Vice Chair: Wayne McMahen
Members: Stephanie Berault, Tehmi Jahi Chassion, Emily Chenevert, Raymond J. Crews, Kellee Hennessy Dickerson, Michael Echols, Peter Egan, Adrian Fisher, Jason Hughes, Steven Jackson, Annie Spell, Joseph Stagni, Christopher Turner
Chair: Beau Beaullieu
Vice Chair: Rodney Lyons
Members: Michael Bayham, Beth Billings, Delisha Boyd, Wilford Carter Sr., Les Farnum, Foy Gadberry, Mike Johnson, Ed Larvadain III, C. Denise Marcelle, Dixon McMakin, Candace Newell, Rodney Schamerhorn, Polly Thomas, Mark Wright, John E. Wyble
Chair: Gabe Firment
Vice Chair: John Illg
Members: Larry Bagley, Dennis Bamburg Jr., Jacob Braud, Aimee Freeman, Jay Gallé, Brian Glorioso, Kyle Green Jr., Troy Hebert, Chance Henry, Edmond Jordan, Mandie Landry, Michael Melerine, Shaun Mena, Ed Murray, Tammy Phelps, Roger Wilder
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier
Chair: Robby Carter
Vice Chair: Kathy Edmonston
Jacob Braud, Emily Chenevert, Kellee Dickerson, Jay Gallé, Kyle Green Jr., Troy Hebert, Edmond Jordan, Jeremy LaCombe, Vanessa LaFleur, Mandie Landry, Shane Mack, Joseph Orgeron, Lauren Ventrella, Jeffrey Wiley, Jerome Zeringue
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Raymond Crews
Vice Chair: Dodie Horton
Members: Dennis Bamburg Jr., Tehmi Jahi Chassion, Michael Echols, Brian Glorioso, Ed Larvadain III, Chasity Martinez, Michael Melerine, Shaun Mena, Tammy Phelps, Phillip Tarver, Joy Walters, Roger Wilder III
Chair: Foy Gadberry
Vice Chair: Barbara Freiberg
Members: Mike Bayham, Beth Billings, Kim Carver, Vincent Cox, Jessica Domangue, Les Farnum, Bryan Fontenot, Steven Jackson, Alonzo Knox, Rodney Lyons, C. Denise Marcelle, Pat Moore, Ed Murray, Candace Newell, Chuck Owen, Joe Stagni, Rashid Young
Chair: Brett Geymann
Vice Chair: Joe Orgeron
Members: Jacob Braud, Marcus Bryant, Dewith Carrier, Kimberly Coates, Jason DeWitt, Jessica Domangue, C. Travis Johnson, Timothy Kerner, Jeremy LaCombe, Jacob Landry, Shane Mack, Danny McCormick, Neil Riser, Laruen Ventrella, Jerome Zeringue
Chair: Christopher Turner
Vice Chair: Timothy Kerner
Members: Roy Daryl Adams, Stephanie Berault, Delisha Boyd, Ken Brass, Josh Carlson, Dewith Carrier, Peter Egan, Aimee Freeman, Tim Kerner, Dixon McMakin, Annie Spell, Sylvia Taylor, Polly Thomas
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson
Chair: Ryan Bourriaque
Vice Chair: Bryan Fontenot
Members: Chad Boyer, Jacob Braud, Reese “Skip” Broussard, Tehmi Chassion, Kellee Dickerson, Steven Jackson, Terry Landry, Chasity Martinez, Pat Moore, Ed Murray, Tammy Phelps, Rodney Schamerhorn, Annie Spell, Phillip Tarver, Joy Walters, Jeff Wiley
Chair: Tony Bacala
Vice Chair: Ken Brass
Members: Dennis Bamburg, Michael Bayham, Jr., Beth Billings, Marcus Bryant, Michael Echols, Les Farnum, Jay Gallé, Chance Henry, C. Travis Johnson, Jeremy LaCombe, Mandie Landry, Wayne McMahen, Joesph Orgeron, Roger Wilder, III, Rashid Young
Interim Member: Beau Beaullieu
Ex Officio: Phillip DeVillier, Mike Johnson



























