2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice
May 6, 2026

SB97 by MORRIS

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

SB97 by MORRIS

Motion made by:Horton, Dodie
Motion (Final):Favorably
Objection by:LaFleur, Vanessa Caston
Motion date:5/6/2026 11:28:18 AM
Vote:7-3
Villio, DebbieYea
Boudreaux, DoyleYea
Boyer, Chad MichaelYea
Cox, III, Vincent E.Yea
Fontenot, BryanYea
Horton, DodieYea
Knox, Alonzo L.Nay
LaFleur, Vanessa CastonNay
Moore, PatNay
Wiley, Jeffrey "Jeff" FonsYea

Final action: Favorably (7-3)