Senate Committee on Judiciary A
March 24, 2026
10:00AM
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 17, 2026
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB197
MORRIS
COURTS
- Reduces number of judges on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. (2/3-CA5s9) (8/1/26)
SB217
MORRIS
COURTS
- Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (2/3 - CA 5s15(D)) (8/1/26)
SB256
MORRIS
COURTS
- Provides for a clerk of court in Orleans Parish. (8/1/26)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT
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