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SB 291 — ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 484.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

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The bill updates regulations related to the practice of architecture.

This bill modifies existing rules governing architects. It aims to refine the practice standards within the architecture profession.

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The updated version of Bill SB 291 adds a few lines that emphasize the importance of regulating the practice of architecture in the public interest. It makes it clear that all individuals and firms must be registered and licensed by the State Board of Architectural Examiners before they can legally practice architecture. This change is significant because it aims to ensure public health, safety, and welfare by setting clear requirements for architecture professionals.

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291 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM ARCHITECTS.
291 BY SENATOR ABRAHAM AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
Provides relative to the practice of architecture.
(8/1/26) AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
In order The legislature finds that the practice of architecture by qualified individuals with professional expertise is necessary to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of architecture in this stateis reservedto thosepersonswhohavetheproperqualificationsandhave Page 1 of 30 Coding:
In order The legislature finds that the practice of architecture by qualified individuals with professional expertise is necessary to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of architecture in this stateis reservedto thosepersonswhohavetheproperqualificationsandhave been registered by the board.
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291 been registered by the board.
In furtherance of this purpose, this Chapter creates the State Board of Architectural Examiners whose members, authority, functions, and procedures shall be established in accordancewith the provisions of this Chapter.
In furtherance of this purpose, this Chapter creates the State Board of Architectural Examiners whose members, authority, functions, and procedures shall be established in Page 1 of 26 Coding:
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291 ENROLLED accordancewith the provisions of this Chapter.
(3) "Approved experience program" means an experience program for architecture that is accepted by the board.
(3)"Approvedexamination"meansanexaminationforarchitecturethat is accepted by the board.
(4)"Approvedexamination"meansanexaminationforarchitecturethat is accepted by the board.
(4) "Approved experience program" means an experience program for architecture that is accepted by the board.
(5) "Architect" means a person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture an individual currently licensed by the board who demonstrates competence to engage in the practice of architecture as provided in this Chapter.
(5) "Architect" means a person who is technically and legally qualified to practice architecture an individual currently licensed by the board who demonstrates competence to engage in the practice of architectureas provided in this Chapter.
(7) "Competence" means the knowledge, experience,and skill required by an architectforthepracticeof architecturein accordancewith the accepted standard of care.
(7) "Competence" means the knowledge, experience,and skill required by an architectfor the practiceof architecturein accordancewith theaccepted standard of care.
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(8)"Firm"meansanylegallyformedbusiness entityregisteredwiththe board through which architectural services are provided.
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291 (8)"Firm" means anylegallyformedbusiness entityregisteredwiththe board through which architectural services are provided.
(13)"Person"meansanyindividual,firm,partnership,association,joint venture, cooperative, corporation, or other group or combination acting in concert.
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(3)(14) The "practice of architecture" is the rendering or offering of the services specified in this Paragraph in connection with the design, construction, enlargement,oralterationofabuilding,agroupofbuildings,orthespacewithinand surrounding buildings which have human occupancyor habitation as their principal purpose.
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291 ENROLLED (13)"Person"meansanyindividual,firm,partnership,association,joint venture, cooperative, corporation, or other group or combination acting in concert.
(3)(14) The "practice of architecture" is the rendering or offering of the services specified in this Paragraph in connection with the design, construction, enlargement,oralterationofabuilding,agroupofbuildings,orthespacewithinand surroundingbuildings which have human occupancyor habitation as their principal purpose.
and the coordination of any element of technicalsubmissions preparedbyothers,includingbutnotlimitedtoengineersand landscapearchitects,asappropriate.Thepracticeofarchitectureshallnotincludethe practice of engineering as defined in R.S.
and the coordination of any element of technicalsubmissions preparedbyothers,includingbut not limitedtoengineersand landscapearchitects,asappropriate.Thepracticeofarchitectureshallnotincludethe practice of engineering as defined in R.S.
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(15) "Responsible control" means responsibility for exercising the ultimate authority over, and possessing the knowledge and ability to oversee, delegate, and integrate the design and technical decisions related to the preparation of the project's instruments of service and the project's implementation in conformance with the standard of care.
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C.E.ThedefinitionofthepracticeofarchitecturesetforthinParagraphB(3) (D)(14) of this Section may include, but shall not be construed as precluding nonlicensed persons from performing the following services:
C.E.ThedefinitionofthepracticeofarchitecturesetforthinParagraphB(3) (D)(14) of this Section may include, but shall not be construed as precluding nonlicensed persons from performingthe followingservices:
project development, feasibility studies, planning;
project development;, feasibility studies;, planning;, energy consumption analysis;, and interior design.
energy consumption analysis, and interior design.
removal A.(1) The State Board of Architectural Examiners is hereby created within theofficeofthegovernorandshall consist ofsevenmembers,fiveofwhomshall be architects selected bythe governor as provided for in Subsection B of this Section, one selected by the governor as provided for in Subsection C of this Section, and one selected by the governor as provided for in Subsection D of this Section.
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291 ENROLLED architects selected bythe governor as provided for in Subsection B of this Section, one selected by the governor as provided for in Subsection C of this Section, and one selected by the governor as provided for in Subsection D of this Section.
The governor has the right to remove anyor all members of the board for inefficiencyor neglect of duty.
The governor has the right to remove any or all members of the board for inefficiencyor neglect of duty.
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Each architect member shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three no more than five nominees elected from each of the five districts.
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291 ENROLLED of three no more than five nominees elected from each of the five districts.
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(3)Theelectionfornomineesshallbebyeithermailballotoronlinevoting, and only one architect shall be a candidate for nomination from the same architectural firm, corporation, agency, partnership, or other entity.
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291 and only one architect shall be a candidate for nomination from the same architectural firm, corporation, agency, partnership, or other entity.
The governorshall appoint one public member of the board who shall be a citizen of the United States who is not actively engaged in or retired from the professions of architecture, engineering, interior design, or landscape architecture, or the occupation of a contractor, or the design or construction of buildings.
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291 ENROLLED a citizen of the United States who is not actively engaged in or retired from the professions of architecture, engineering, interior design, or landscape architecture, or the occupation of a contractor, or the design or construction of buildings.
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The board may recommend removal of a board member to the governor upon an affirmative vote of a majority of members otherwise eligible to vote upon one or more of the following grounds:
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291 governor upon an affirmative vote of a majority of members otherwise eligible to vote upon one or more of the following grounds:
Each member shall serve six years, or until his successor is duly appointed, except the initial educational or regulatory member appointed pursuant to R.S.
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291 ENROLLED appointed, except the initial educational or regulatory member appointed pursuant to R.S.
Powers, authority, and domicile of board A.Fourmembersoftheboardconstituteaquorumforthepurposeofholding Page 7 of 30 Coding:
Powers, authority, and domicile of board A.Fourmembersoftheboardconstituteaquorumforthepurposeofholding examinations, meetings and hearings, adjudicating, granting certificates, and renewinglicenses,engaginginrulemaking,andtransactingotherbusinesswithin the scope of this Chapter.
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291 examinations, meetings and hearings, adjudicating, granting certificates, and renewinglicenses,engaginginrulemaking,andtransactingotherbusinesswithin the scope of this Chapter.
The secretary shall be the official custodian of the records of the board, sign minutes of the board meetings, sign the president's certificates of licensure, and performthe duties of the president when thepresident is unable to do so.
The secretary shall be the official custodian of the records of the board, sign minutes of the board meetings, sign the president's certificates of licensure,and performthe duties of the president when the president is unable to do so.
The executive director shall perform such administrative and ministerial duties as the board authorizes.
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291 ENROLLED director shall perform such administrative and ministerial duties as the board authorizes.
The board shall have the power powers and duties as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and enforce any provision of this Chapter and any rule promulgated by the board, including granting and renewing licenses, regulating individuals and firms engaged in the practice of architecture, establishing by rule the requirements and procedures for use of thetitle"ArchitectEmeritus".Theboardshallalsohavethepowertoadoptand amend such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties, for carrying out the purposes of this Chapter, for continuing education, for the regulation of the proceedings before it, and for the Page 8 of 30 Coding:
The board shall have the power powers and duties as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and enforce any provision of this Chapter and any rule promulgated by the board, including granting and renewing licenses, regulating individuals and firms engaged in the practice of architecture, establishing by rule the requirements and procedures for use of thetitle"ArchitectEmeritus".Theboardshallalsohavethepowertoadoptand amend such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties, for carrying out the purposes of this Chapter, for continuing education, for the regulation of the proceedings before it, and for the regulation of the practice of architecture under the laws of this state.
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The state shall hold the board, its members, and its agents harmless from all costs, damages, and attorney fees arising from claims and suits against them with respect to matters to which the immunity applies.
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291 ENROLLED harmless from all costs, damages, and attorney fees arising from claims and suits against them with respect to matters to which the immunity applies.
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(a) Integration of practice and education in the professional NAAB degree curriculum.
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No person shall practice architecture in this state or use the title "architect", or any term derived therefrom, or display or use any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that such the person practices or offers to practicearchitecture,or rendersarchitecturalservices,or is anarchitect,unlesssuch the person shall have has registered with and secured from the board a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided, and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of the laws of the state of Louisiana governing the registration and licensing of architects and architectural firms.
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Persons licensed by the board to practice architecture may, by rule of the board,berequiredtoearnannuallyuptotwelvehoursofboard-approvedcontinuing education pertaining to building design in connection with public health, safety, or welfare.
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291 continuing education by an architecttodemonstrate continuing competencein the practice of architecture for the protection of the public.
291 ENROLLED "architect", or any term derived therefrom, or display or use any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that such the person practices or offers to practicearchitecture,or rendersarchitecturalservices,oris anarchitect,unlesssuch the person shall have has registered with and secured from the board a certificate of registration and license in the manner hereinafter provided, and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of the laws of the state of Louisiana governing the registration and licensing of architects and architectural firms.
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Persons licensed by the board to practice architecture may, by rule of the board,berequiredtoearnannuallyuptotwelvehoursofboard-approvedcontinuing education pertaining to building design in connection with public health, safety, or welfare.
The board may, by rule, establish procedures and requirements for continuing education by anarchitecttodemonstrate continuing competencein the practice of architecture for the protection of the public.
(1) Has made formal application for examination to the board prior to April 1, 1984;
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291 ENROLLED (1) Has made formal application for examination to the board prior to April 1, 1984;
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The board may adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act governing the approval, selection, administration, participation, and completion of the examination and the Intern Development Program.
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(4) Violation of any of the rules of conduct required of applicants or architects as adopted by the board.
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291 ENROLLED (4) Violation of any of the rules of conduct required of applicants or architects as adopted by the board.
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Toofferorperformarchitecturalservicesasafirminthisstate,alegally formed business entity shall meet the rule requirements adopted by the board.
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Fees The applicant shall paythe actual cost of the examination.
Fees The applicant shall pay the actual cost of the examination.
Upon passing all divisions of the examination, a feeto be determined bythe board, not to exceed two hundred dollars, shall be charged to an individual domiciled in this state for issuing a becoming registered and obtaining an initial license to practice architecture in this state.
Upon passing all divisions of the examination, a fee to be determined bythe board, not to exceed two hundred dollars, shall be charged to an individual domiciled in this state for issuing a becoming registered and obtaining an initial license to practice architecture in this state.
A registration fee to be determined by the board, not to exceed five hundred dollars, shall be charged to an individual domiciled outside Louisiana seeking to be for becoming registered and obtaining an initial or reciprocallicensetopracticearchitectureinLouisiana.Afeetobedeterminedby the board, not to exceed three hundred dollars, shall be charged to any corporation, professional architectural corporation as defined in R.S.
A registration fee to be determined by the board, not to exceed five hundred dollars, shall be charged to an individual domiciled outside Louisiana seeking to be for becoming registered and obtaining an initial or reciprocallicensetopracticearchitecturein Louisiana.Afeetobedeterminedby the board, not to exceed three hundred dollars, shall be charged to any corporation, professional architectural corporation as defined in R.S.
12:1171, or partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, or other entityseekingto obtainacertificateofauthorityfirmfor becoming registeredand obtaining an initial license to practicearchitecture in Louisiana, unless such entity thefirmis exempted exempt from the feebytherulesof theboard.Theboardmay not increase the fee for issuing a charged to an individual or firm domiciled in Louisiana forbecomingregisteredandobtaininganinitialorreciprocallicense or a certificate of authoritybymore than thirtydollars during anythree-year period, and the board maynot increase the registration fee charged to an individual or firm domiciledoutsideofLouisianaseekingtobeforbecomingregisteredandobtaining an initial or reciprocal license in Louisiana by more than fifty dollars during any three-year period.
12:1171, or partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, or other entityseekingto obtain acertificateofauthorityfirmforbecoming registeredand obtaining an initial license to practice architecturein Louisiana, unless such entity thefirmis exemptedexempt from the feebythe rules of theboard.Theboardmay not increase the fee for issuing a charged to an individual or firm domiciled in Louisianaforbecomingregisteredandobtaining aninitialorreciprocallicense or a certificate of authoritybymore than thirty dollars during anythree-year period, and the board maynot increase the registration fee charged to an individual or firm domiciledoutsideofLouisianaseekingtobeforbecomingregisteredandobtaining Page 13 of 26 Coding:
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291 ENROLLED an initial or reciprocal license in Louisiana by more than fifty dollars during any three-year period.
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Upon certification of completion of the continuing education requirement set forth by the board in its rules and payment of the renewal fee, the secretary of the board shall issue him the licensee a renewal certificate license for the year due.
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291 continuing education requirement set forth by the board in its rules and payment of the renewal fee, the secretary of the board shall issue him the licensee a renewal certificate license for the year due.
D.Thedelinquentfeetobepaidupontherenewalofalicensebyanarchitect domiciled outside Louisiana at any time after the month of December in the year when such renewal fee first became due shall be determined by the board, not to exceed five hundred dollars.
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This delinquent fee shall be in addition to the renewal registration fee set forth in Subsection B of this Section.
E.Everycorporation,professionalarchitecturalcorporationasdefinedinR.S.
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291 ENROLLED D.Thedelinquentfeetobepaidupontherenewalofalicensebyanarchitect domiciled outside Louisiana at any time after the month of December in the year when such renewal fee first became due shall be determined by the board, not to exceed five hundred dollars.
This delinquent fee shall be in addition to the renewal registration fee set forth in Subsection B of this Section.
E.Everycorporation,professionalarchitecturalcorporationasdefinedinR.S.
12:1086, architectural-engineering corporation as defined in R.S.
12:1171, or any partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, or other entity firm, when the renewal fee set forth in Subsection E of this Section is paid at any time after June in the year the fee first became due, shall be determined by the board, not to exceed three hundred dollars.
12:1171, or any partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, association, sole proprietorship, or other entity firm, when the renewal fee set forth in Subsection E of this Section is paid at any time after June in the year the fee first became due, shallbe determined by the board, not to exceed three hundred dollars.
Roster of architects to be published annually The board shall publish annually a roster of registered architects with their addresses.Thispublishedrostershallbereceivedasevidenceincourtthatthenames itcontainsaredulyregisteredarchitectsofthisstateasofaspecificdateontheroster maintain on its website a public, searchable roster for verification of licensure, which shall contain the name, license number, license status, initial licensure date, current expiration date, and work address of each licensee.
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291 ENROLLED maintain on its website a public, searchable roster for verification of licensure, which shall contain the name, license number, license status, initial licensure date, current expiration date, and work address of each licensee.
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seal or stamp architect seal A.(1) The name of the architectfollowed bythe title "architect"shall appear on every publication, announcement, and letterhead used by a person practicing architecture in connection with his practice.
The removal of an architect's seal or stamp, and/or use of an architect's plans, or both, unless otherwise provided bylaw or bywritten approval of the architect,shall be a violation of this Chapter and shall be subject to the penalties delineated in R.S.
The removal of an architect's seal or stamp, and/or use of an architect's plans, or both, unless otherwise provided bylaw orbywritten approval of the architect,shall be a violation of this Chapter and shall be subject to the penalties delineated in R.S.
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The board mayparticipate in a proceeding to revoke, rescind, or suspend the certificate of, registration or license, or both, place on probation, reprimand, admonish,orfineinanamountnottoexceedfivethousanddollarsperviolation,any individual or firm registrant or certificate holder licensee found by the board to have committed any of the following acts:
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291 (1) Engaging in any fraud, deceit, gross incompetence, dishonesty, misrepresentation, misconduct, or gross negligence in the practice of architecture material misstatement, perjury, or giving any false or forged evidence in applying for a license, taking an examination, or in applying for any renewal license provided for in this Chapter.
291 ENROLLED the certificate of, registration or license, or both, place on probation, reprimand, admonish,orfineinanamountnottoexceedfivethousanddollarsperviolation,any individual or firm registrant or certificate holder licensee found by the board to have committed any of the following acts:
(1) Engaging in any fraud, deceit, gross incompetence, dishonesty, misrepresentation, misconduct, or gross negligence in the practice of architecture material misstatement, perjury, or giving any false or forged evidence in applying for a license, taking an examination, or in applying for any renewal license provided for in this Chapter.
(4)(5)Convictionofafelonyorentryofapleaofguiltyornolocontendere to a felony charge under the laws of theUnited States or any state, territory,or district of the United States, in which case a certified copy of the record of conviction shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction.
(4)(5)Convictionofafelonyorentryofapleaofguiltyornolocontendere to a felony chargeunder the laws of the United States or any state, territory,or district of the United States, in which case a certified copy of the record of conviction shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction.
(6) Violating the provisions of this Chapter or any lawful rule or regulation adopted by the board pursuant to law.
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291 ENROLLED (6) Violating the provisions of this Chapter or any lawful rule or regulation adopted by the board pursuant to law.
(7)Practicinganyfraud,deceit,materialmisstatement,orperjuryinapplying for a certificate of licensure or registration or in taking any examination or in applying for any renewal certificate provided for in this Chapter.
(13)Aiding orassistinganotherpersoninviolatinganyprovisionofthis Chapter or any rule adopted and promulgated by the board.
(13)Aiding orassistinganotherpersoninviolatinganyprovisionof this Chapter or any rule adopted and promulgated by the board.
(15)Presentingorattempting touse as one's own the license,certificate, or seal of another person.
(15)Presentingorattempting touse as one's own thelicense,certificate, or seal of another person.
(16) Falsely impersonating any other licensee or certificate holder of a like or different name.
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291 ENROLLED (16) Falsely impersonating any other licensee or certificate holder of a like or different name.
(17)Violatingornotcomplyingwithanyorder,ruling,ordecisionofthe board.
If in the opinion of the board, a hearing is warranted, a time and place for the hearing of the charges shall be fixed bythe board.
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291 besentbytheboardby registeredorcertifiedmail,throughelectronicmeans, or by personal service to the registrant or certificate holder licensee against whom a complaint has been filed at his last known address by registered or certified mail at least thirty days prior to the hearing together with a notice of the time and place of the meetingof theboardat which the complaint shall be heard.Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subsection, the board maysummarilysuspend a license if it finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, as authorized by R.S.
291 ENROLLED the hearing of the charges shall be fixed bythe board.
A copyof the complaint shall besentbytheboardby registeredorcertified mail, through electronicmeans,or by personal service to the registrant or certificate holder licensee against whom a complaint has been filed at his last known address by registered or certified mail at least thirty days prior to the hearing together with a notice of the time and place of the meetingof the board at which the complaintshall beheard.Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subsection, the board maysummarilysuspend a license if it finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, as authorized by R.S.
If the board determines to suspend the certificate of licensure license or registration ofanylicenseeorregistrantorcertificateholder,itshallfix theduration of the period of the suspension.
If the board determines to suspend the certificate of licensure license or registrationofanylicenseeorregistrantorcertificateholder,itshallfixtheduration of the period of the suspension.
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If any person refuses to obey any subpoena so issued, or refusesto testifyor to produce anybooks, papers, or other documents requiredto be produced, the board may present its petition to the district court of the parish in which that person was served with the subpoena setting forth the facts.
If any person refuses to obey any subpoena so issued, or refusesto testifyor to produceanybooks, papers, or other documents required to be produced, the board may present its petition to the district court of the parish in which that person was served with the subpoena setting forth the facts.
The court shall thenissuearuleto thatpersonrequiringhimthatpersonto obeythesubpoena or show cause why he that person fails to obey it.
The court shallthenissuearuleto thatpersonrequiringhim thatperson to obeythesubpoena or show cause why he that person fails to obey it.
The appeal shall be governed by the AdministrativeProcedureActR.S.49:950etseq.mayappealtherefrompursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
The appeal shall be governed by the AdministrativeProcedureActR.S.49:950etseq.mayappealtheboard'sdecision pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
Any person whose certificate of registration orlicensehasbeensuspendedshall havehis certificateofregistrationor license automatically reinstated by the board at the end of his period of suspension upon payment of the renewal fee.
Any person whose certificate of registration orlicensehasbeensuspendedshall havehiscertificateofregistration or license automatically reinstated by the board at the end of his period of suspension upon payment of the renewal fee.
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(1)whoshallpractice,oroffertopractice,Practicingorofferingtopractice architecture in this state without being certified registered and licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter,.
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291 ENROLLED (2) or anyperson presentingor attempting Attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration, license, or the seal of another,.
(2) or anyperson presentingor attempting Attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration, license, or the seal of another,.
(4) or anyperson who shall give Giving anyfalse or forged evidence of any kind to theboard,orto anymemberthereof,inobtainingacertificateofregistration, or a license.
(4) or anyperson who shall give Giving anyfalse or forged evidence of any kindto theboard,orto anymemberthereof,in obtainingacertificateofregistration, or a license.
(8) Using the title or the words "architect", "architecture", or "architectural", or any modification or derivative thereof, or displaying or using any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or renders architectural services, unless the user is duly registered and licensed under this Chapter.
(8) Using the title or the words "architect", "architecture", or "architectural", or any modification or derivative thereof, or displaying or using any title, sign, advertisement, or other device to indicate that the person practices or offers to practice architecture, or renders architectural services, unless the user is duly registered and licensed pursuant to this Chapter.
(9) Falsely claiming that a person is registered or licensed under this Chapter.
(9) Falsely claiming that a person is registered or licensed pursuant to this Chapter.
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It shall be the dutyof the attorneygeneral, all district attorneys, and all dulyconstituted officers of the law of this state, or anypolitical subdivision thereof, to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and to prosecute any persons violating the provisions of this Chapter.
It shall be the dutyof the attorneygeneral, all district attorneys, and all dulyconstituted officersof the law of this state, or anypolitical subdivision thereof, to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and to prosecute any persons violating the provisions of this Chapter.
The board may investigate any complaint relating to a violation of this Chapter and, depending upon the result of its investigation, the board may, after notice and hearing and by a majority vote of its entire membership authorized to participatein theproceeding,issueanorderprohibitingthe personfromcommitting aviolation of this Chapter or fine anysuchpersonforanyviolations ofthis Chapter, or both.
The board may investigate any complaint relating to a violation of this Chapter and, depending upon the result of its investigation, the board may, after notice and hearing and by a majority vote of its entire membership authorized to participatein theproceeding,issueanorderprohibitingthepersonfromcommitting a violation of this Chapterorfineanysuchpersonforanyviolations of this Chapter, or both.
The fine shall not exceedone thousand fivehundreddollarsperviolation in thecaseofanindividualorfivethousanddollarsperviolationinthecaseofaperson other than an individual.
The fine shall not exceedonethousand five hundred dollars per violation in thecaseofanindividualorfivethousanddollarsperviolationinthecaseofaperson other than an individual.
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(c) At the hearing, the accused shall have the right to appear in person, or by counsel,orboth,tocrossexaminecross-examinewitnessesinhisoritsdefense,and to produce evidence and witnesses in his or its defense.
(d) If the accused person or business entity fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validityof the charges.
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291 ENROLLED (2) Any person who violates any order of the board issued under pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not in excess of fifteen one thousand five hundred dollars per violation, in the case of an individual, or five thousanddollars per violation, in the caseof apersonotherthananindividual.
(d) If the accused person or business entity fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validityof the charges.
Ifthe penaltyimposed is not paid within sixtydays after the order becomes final, then the ordershall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and execution issued upon in the same manner as a judgment of a court of record.
(2)AnypersonwhoviolatesanyorderoftheboardissuedunderthisChapter shall besubjectto a civil penaltynot in excessoffifteenonethousand fivehundred dollars per violation, in the case of an individual, or five thousand dollars per violation, in the case of a person other than an individual.
Any civil penalty imposed by the board under pursuant to this Section may, at its discretion, be suspended in whole or in part.
If the penalty imposed is not paid within sixty days after the order becomes final, then the order shall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and execution issued upon in the same manner as a judgment of a court of record.
Any civil penalty imposed by the board under this Section may, at its discretion, be suspended in whole or in part.
(4)Anypersonaggrievedbyanyactionoftheboardinassessingafineunder this Subsection may appeal such action pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
(4)Anypersonaggrievedbyanyactionoftheboardin assessingafineunder pursuant to this Subsection mayappeal such action pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.
In addition to anyother fine or penaltyimposed under this Chapter, the board may assess all reasonable costs incurred in connection with a disciplinary proceeding, including investigator fees, stenographer fees, and attorney fees, and court costs against any person found to have violated any order of the board provision of this Chapter.
In addition to anyother fine or penaltyimposed under pursuant to this Chapter, the board may assess all reasonable costs incurred in connection with a disciplinaryproceeding,including investigator fees, stenographerfees,andattorney fees,andcourtcostsagainstanypersonfoundtohaveviolatedanyorderoftheboard provision of this Chapter.
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The board shall have the right to go into court in the jurisdiction in which the provisions of this Chapter arebeingviolated a court of competent jurisdiction and, upon affidavit or other proof, securea temporaryrestraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction restraining and prohibiting anyviolation of this Chapterandtheperformanceofanyworkthenbeingdoneorabouttobecommenced in violation of this Chapter.
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promulgation of rules and regulation A.All domesticfirmsandforeignfirmsqualifyingtodobusiness in thestate ofLouisiana,whichpracticeoroffertopracticearchitectureinthestateofLouisiana are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in implementationofthisSection,mayissuerulesandregulationsfurthergoverningthe conduct and activities of such firms.
promulgation of rules and regulation A.Alldomesticfirmsandforeignfirmsqualifyingto dobusiness inthestate ofLouisiana,whichpracticeoroffertopracticearchitectureinthestateofLouisiana are subject to regulation and supervision by the board, and the board, in implementationofthisSection,mayissuerulesandregulationsfurthergoverningthe conduct and activities of such firms.
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12:201 et seq., or the Louisiana Architectural-Engineering Corporation Law, R.S.
12:1171 et seq., or the issuance bythe secretaryof state of a certificateof organization of a Louisiana limited liabilitycompanyformed pursuant to the Louisiana Limited Liability Company Law, R.S.
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12:1171 et seq., or the issuance bythe secretaryof state of a certificate of organization of a Louisiana limited liabilitycompanyformed pursuant to the Louisiana Limited Liability Company Law, R.S.
12:1301 et seq., or the qualificationofaforeigncorporationorforeignlimitedliabilitycompanyinthestate of Louisiana which practices or offers to practice architecture in the state of Louisiana, the firm shall file an application for registration and licensure with the board on a form provided bythe board.
Within sixty days after the firm files with the board the application required above, the board, in the event the firm is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations issued by the board governingfirms,shallissuealicense.Anyfirmhavingbeensolicensedbytheboard shall have the authorityto contract to deliver such provide architectural services in Louisiana, and thereforeit shall be subject to disciplinaryaction as providedin this Chapter.
Within sixty days after the firm files with the board the application required above, the board, in the event the firm is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations issued by the board governingfirms,shallissuealicense.Anyfirmhavingbeensolicensedbytheboard shall have the authorityto contract to deliver such provide architectural services in Louisiana, and thereforeit shall be subject to disciplinaryactionas providedin this Chapter.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
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[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 291 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Abraham Present law provides for the licensure of architects by the State Board of Architectural Examiners (board).
Provides for appointment and membership on the board and for the powers, duties, and functions of the board.
Authorizes the board to establish requirements for licenses issued by the board and to impose continuing education requirements.
Proposed law provides for issuance of an initial license to practice architecture in the state and for issuance of reciprocal licenses to practice architecture.
Provides qualifications for issuanceofinitialandreciprocallicenses.Providesfordisciplinaryactionsbytheboardand authorizes the board to revoke, rescind, or suspend licenses.
Proposed law provides for legislative finding.
Present law provides for definitions.
Proposed law retains present law and changes the definition of "architect" to mean an individual currently licensed by the board who demonstrates competence to engage in the practice of architecture.
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Presentlawcreatesthestateboardwithintheofficeofthegovernorandprovidesforaseven memberboard,includingfivearchitectmembers appointedfrom specifieddistricts andtwo additionalmembersappointedbythegovernor.Furtherprovidesforthecompositionoffive geographic districts from which architect members are appointed and authorizes the governor to remove board members for inefficiencyor neglect of duty.
Proposed law retains present law and member provides that legislative changes to the composition of districts do not affect existing board appointments and allows members lawfully appointed prior to such changes to serve the remainder of their term.
Present law provides that the five architect members shall be and shall remain domiciled in this state and in the district from which the member is nominated and appointed, be a licensed architect, and have practiced architecture for at least seven years.
Further provides that each architect member of the board shall be appointed by the governor from a list of three nominees elected from each district.
Proposed law retains present law except changes the number of nominees on the list from three to five.
Proposed law provides that an eligible architect seeking nomination shall submit a letter to the board and, if five or fewer eligible architects apply, no election shall be held and all names shall be submitted to the governor.
Further provides that if more than five eligible architects apply, the board shall conduct an election to determine nominees.
Present law provides for the nomination process, including submission of names to the governor,proceduresforelectionswhenmorethanthespecifiednumberofcandidatesapply, and eligibility requirements for candidates and voters.
Proposed law retains present law and requires board members to maintain eligibility and avoid relationships that interfere with the board's mission of public protection.
Prohibits board members from holding leadership positions in state or national professional architectural associations during their term.
Further authorizes the board to recommend removal of a member to the governor for specified causes, including failure to perform duties, misuse of position for personal gain, violations of architectural laws, or criminal conviction.
Present law provides that members of the board serve six-year terms, except for the initial educational or regulator member and public member, who shall serve four- and five-year termsrespectively.
Further requirestheboardto notifythegovernoroftermexpirationsand provides that vacancies are filled in the same manner as original appointments.
Proposedlawretainspresentlawasit relatesto boardmembersservesix-yearterms,except requires that successors be appointed and confirmed.
Provides that vacancies due to death or resignation are filled for the remainder of the unexpired term and requires all gubernatorial appointments to be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.
Present law provides for the power and authority of the board, including quorum requirements,authoritytoadoptrulesandregulationsinaccordancewiththeAdministrative Procedure Act, and authority to regulate the practice of architecture.
Further authorizes the board to employ staff, expend funds, and as necessary, obtain legal counsel.
Provides that Baton Rouge shall be the domicile of the board.
Present law authorizes the creation of the Louisiana Architecture Education and Research Fund.
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Present law prohibits any person from practicing architecture or using the title "architect" in the state without obtaining a certificate of registration and license from the board and complying with applicable laws.
Further authorizes the board to require up to twelve hours of annual continuing education related to public health, safety, and welfare.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the board to establish by rule procedures and requirements for continuing education, including acceptable activities and documentation necessaryfor license renewal.
Present law requires applicants to pass an examination approved by the board to practice architecture, unless previously licensed.
Provides for qualification requirements for examination, including good moral character, satisfaction of felony obligations, an accredited degree, and enrollment in the Intern Development Program, with limited alternative pathways for certain applicants.
Further authorizes the board to adopt rules governing the examination and intern development program.
Proposed law retains present law except revises initial licensure requirements to require completion of approved education and experience programs, approved examinations, submission of an application and fee, and to provide grounds that may preclude eligibility forlicensure,includingcertaincriminalconvictions,misrepresentation,ruleviolations,and unauthorized practice.
Present law authorizes the board to issue a license to an applicant who has passed the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) examination, upon application, payment of fees, and certification by NCARB, if the examination is deemed equivalenttothatrequiredbytheboard.Furtherauthorizestheboardtoevaluateequivalency and require additional evidence of the applicant's qualifications and continued professional conduct.
Proposed law provides thatafirmshall bealegallyformed business entityand complywith board adopted rules in order to offer or perform architectural services in this state.
Presentlawprovidesforfeesrelatedtoexamination,licensure,out-of-stateregistration,and certificates of authority for firms and limits the amount and frequency of fee increases by the board.
Proposedlawretainspresentlawexceptdistinguishesthefeeprovisionsbetweenin-stateand out-of-state applicants, applies fees to both individuals and firms for initial or reciprocal licensure, and maintains limitation of fee increases.
Present law requires annual renewal of licenses and certificates of authority, establishes renewal and delinquent fees, and allows renewal after delinquency.
Proposed law retains present law except requires submission of a renewal application, with the completion of continuing education, authorizes the board to deny renewal for noncompliance with continuing education requirements, provides for license expiration if not timely renewed, and clarifies renewal and delinquent fee provisions for architects and firms.
Present law requires architects to use the title "architect" in connection with their practice and to maintain a seal or stamp on all drawings and specifications.
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Requires the seal to be an image authorized by the board.
Presentlawprovidesfordisciplinaryactions,revocation,suspension,probation,reprimand, admonishment, and fines.
Proposed law retains present law except provides for rescission of licensure.
Present law authorizes the board to take enforcement actions against persons or entities for unlicensed practice, misuse of credentials, fraud, impersonation, or other violations, and provides for criminal penalties, civil fines, and administrative enforcement procedures.
Providesforinvestigations,hearings,fines,appeals,andenforcementbytheattorneygeneral and district attorneys, and allows the board to pursue civil actions and recover costs associated with enforcement.
Proposed law retains present law except adds additional prohibited acts, including use of a deceptively similar seal, unauthorized use of the title “architect,” false claims of licensure, failure to complywith board orders, and failure to timelyprovide information requested by the board.
Presentlawauthorizestheboardtoseekinjunctiverelieftopreventviolationsofpresentlaw andallowscourtstoimposecivilpenalties,includingattorneyfees,costs,andexpenses,with a minimum penalty of $1,000.
Proposed law retains present law except provides that injunction proceedings shall be summary and tried without a jury and that violations of an injunction constitute contempt of court.
Present law requires the board to submit an annual report to the governor detailing its activities and recommendations.
Proposed law revises present law to require the report to summarize the board’s primary activities during the preceding calendar year.
Present law provides that architectural firms, both domestic and foreign, are subject to regulationbytheboard,requiresfirmstoapplyforlicensureafterformationorqualification, and authorizes the board to issue a license if the firm complies with applicable laws and rules, thereby permitting the firm to provide architectural services and be subject to disciplinary action.
Proposed law retains present law.
Effective August 1, 2026.
(Amends R.S.
37:141-154, 156, 157, and 158;
repeals R.S.
37:146.1) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Committee Amendments Proposed bySenate Committee on Commerce,Consumer Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill 1.
Restore the present law definition of "the practice of architecture".
2.
Make technical changes.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 484.

  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  4. Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.

  5. Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.

  6. Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.

  7. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 89, nays 3. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  8. Received from the House with amendments.

  9. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/12/2026.

  10. Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.

  11. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  12. Reported with amendments (15-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  13. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

  14. Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

  15. Read by title, passed by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  16. Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  17. Reported with amendments.

  18. Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

  19. Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

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CONCUR (#980)

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 24003
Democrat 9002
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Not Voting
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Not Voting
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Not Voting
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Not Voting
Patrick McMath Republican Not Voting
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Yea
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#1185)

Passed 89 Yea · 3 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 6001
Republican 56309
Democrat 27003
Total 893013
% of votes cast 85%3%0%12%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Yea
Amedee — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Yea
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Not Voting
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Yea
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Yea
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Not Voting
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Yea
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Not Voting
Steven Jackson Democrat Yea
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Not Voting
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Yea
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Yea
Chance Keith Henry Republican Yea
Christopher Turner Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Nay
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Yea
Emily Chenevert Republican Yea
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Yea
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Yea
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Yea
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Yea
Jack McFarland Republican Not Voting
Jacob Braud Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Yea
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
John E. Wyble Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Josh Carlson Republican Yea
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Yea
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Yea
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Yea
Kathy Edmonston Republican Yea
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Yea
Kim Carver Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Larry A. Bagley Republican Yea
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Laurie Schlegel Republican Yea
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Yea
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Not Voting
Michael Charles Echols Republican Yea
Michael Melerine Republican Not Voting
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Not Voting
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Not Voting
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Nay
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Nay
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Not Voting
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Yea
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Yea
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Yea
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Yea
Tony Bacala Republican Yea
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Yea
Wayne McMahen Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE (#174)

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 25002
Democrat 8003
Total 34005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Not Voting
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Not Voting
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Not Voting
Larry Selders Democrat Yea
Regina Barrow Democrat Yea
Royce Duplessis Democrat Yea
Sam Jenkins Democrat Yea
Sidney Barthelemy II Democrat Yea
Adam Bass Republican Yea
Alan Seabaugh Republican Yea
Beth Mizell Republican Yea
Blake Miguez Republican Yea
Bob Hensgens Republican Yea
Brach Jerad Myers Republican Yea
Caleb Kleinpeter Republican Yea
Eddie J. Lambert Republican Yea
Franklin J. Foil Republican Yea
Glen Womack Republican Yea
Gregory A. Miller Republican Not Voting
Heather Cloud Republican Yea
Jeremy Stine Republican Yea
John C. "Jay" Morris Republican Yea
Jr., William "Bill" Wheat Republican Yea
Kirk Talbot Republican Yea
Mark Abraham Republican Yea
Michael "Big Mike" Fesi Republican Yea
Mike Reese Republican Yea
Patrick Connick Republican Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
Rick Edmonds Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Robert Allain Republican Yea
Stewart Jr. Cathey Republican Not Voting
Thomas A. Pressly Republican Yea
Valarie Hodges Republican Yea

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SB 291 is sponsored by Mark Abraham (Republican).
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