Louisiana HB258: ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 42:66(A)(11) and (Q), relative to exceptions to the dual officeholding and dual employment laws; to provide an exception for volunteer firefighters; to provide a limited exception for employees in the judicial branch to serve on boards and commissions; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 42:66(A)(11) and (Q), relative to exceptions to the dual officeholding and dual employment laws; to provide an exception for volunteer firefighters; to provide a limited exception for employees in the judicial branch to serve on boards and commissions; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 42:66(A)(11) and (Q) are hereby enacted to read as follows: §66. Exemptions A. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit any of the following classes of officials or employees from serving in other offices or employments: * * * (11) Members or officers of a volunteer fire department or a combination fire department. * * * Q. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prohibit a person holding employment in the judicial branch, including as judge ad hoc or pro tempore, from holding at the same time a part-time appointive office in another branch as a designee or appointed member of any board, committee, task force, or commission. Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-594 ORIGINAL HB NO. DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do …

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Sponsors

• Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Effective date: 06/09/2026.
2. June 9, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 790.
3. June 4, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. June 1, 2026: Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
7. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
8. June 1, 2026: Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
9. June 1, 2026: Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
10. June 1, 2026: Rules suspended.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 258, ADOPT (#1655) (June 1, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 258, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1853) (June 1, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 258, REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1067) (May 11, 2026): 87 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 258, FINAL PASSAGE (#529) (April 29, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 258, FINAL PASSAGE (#167) (March 30, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB258?

HB258 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ETHICS/DUAL OFFICEHOLDG: Provides for exceptions to the dual officeholding laws for volunteer firefighters and judicial branch employees.

What does HB258 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 42:66(A)(11) and (Q), relative to exceptions to the dual officeholding and dual employment laws; to provide an exception for volunteer firefighters; to provide a limited exception for employees in the judicial branch to serve on boards and commissions; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB258?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/09/2026. (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB258?

Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48).

Where is the official record for HB258?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB258