Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 522 — SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last action — Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 393.

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    Introduced
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on May 22, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

The bill approves charter schools focusing on vocational and technical education for high-demand jobs.

This legislation allows for the establishment of charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical training. The goal is to help meet the demands for high-wage jobs in various industries.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more training opportunities may become available to prepare for high-demand jobs.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

133 added · 181 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 522, a specific reference to "ACT No. 393" has been removed. This change likely means that the provisions in the bill no longer depend on or refer to that particular act. Removing it could simplify the legislation and clarify its intentions or applicability, making it easier for people to understand and follow.

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SLS 26RS-864 ENGROSSED Regular Session SENATE BILL NO.
Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
95 by Senator Edmonds) BY SENATOR EDMONDS SCHOOLS.
95 by Senator Edmonds) BY SENATORS EDMONDS AND CARTER AND REPRESENTATIVES AMEDEE, BAYHAM, BOUDREAUX, CREWS, FREIBERG, OWEN AND VENTRELLA AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs.
(8/1/26) AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S.
§3983.Charteringprocessbytype;eligibility;limitations;facultyapproval;parental approval A.(1) * * * (2)(a)(i) Each proposal for a Type 1 or Type 3 charter school shall first be made to the local school board with jurisdiction where the school is to be located, except as provided for in Item (ii), (iii), or (iv), or (v) of this Subparagraph, by Page 1 of 6 Coding:
§3983.Charteringprocessbytype;eligibility;limitations;facultyapproval;parental approval A.(1) * * * (2)(a)(i) Each proposal for a Type 1 or Type 3 charter school shall first be made to the local school board with jurisdiction where the school is to be located, except as provided for in Item (ii), (iii), or (iv), or (v) of this Subparagraph, by submitting a written proposal.
The applicant shall alsoprovidenotice of application submission for a Type 1 or Type 3 charter school to the state Department of Education.If,afterreviewasrequiredbyR.S.17:3982,thelocalschoolboarddenies the proposal, or if conditions placed on the proposal by the local school board as provided in Paragraph (B)(2) of this Section are not acceptable to the chartering group, then a proposal for a Type 2 charter school maybe made to the state board.
* * * (v)The initial proposal foravocational and technicaleducation charter school, as provided in R.S.
17:3991.2, may be made to the state board as a Page 1 of 5 Coding:
SLS 26RS-864 ENGROSSED SB NO.
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522 submitting a written proposal.
522 ENROLLED proposal for a Type 2 charter school.
The applicantshall also provide notice of application submission for a Type 1 or Type 3 charter school to the state Department of Education.If,afterreviewasrequiredbyR.S.17:3982,thelocalschoolboarddenies the proposal, or if conditions placed on the proposal by the local school board as provided in Paragraph (B)(2) of this Section are not acceptable to the chartering group, then a proposal for a Type 2 charter school maybe made to the state board.
* * * (v)The initial proposalforavocational and technicaleducation charter school, as provided in R.S.
17:3991.2, may be made to the state board as a proposal for a Type 2 charter school.
(1)Theeconomicvitality of thestateis dependent upon theeducation of its people, including its current and future workforce.
(1)The economicvitalityof thestateis dependent upon theeducation of its people, including its current and future workforce.
(5) Providing students with access to classes or educational programs directly aligned with high-demand and high-wage jobs will help provide students with the experience and resources needed to help prepare them to be Page 2 of 6 Coding:
(5) Providing students with access to classes or educational programs directly aligned with high-demand and high-wage jobs will help provide students with the experience and resources needed to help prepare themto be effective employees and productive citizens.
(6) Encouraging and enhancing innovative vocational and technical school curriculummodels aligned with the state's workforceneeds benefitsthe state and its students.
B.(1)Notwithstandinggeographicorotherrequirementsforenrollment contained in this Chapter, a charter agreement may provide, initially or by amendment,forenrollmentof students in a vocational and technicaleducation program.
(2)(a) Preference may be given to students whose parent or legal guardian is employed or resides within the economic sector that is designated Page 2 of 5 Coding:
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522 effective employees and productive citizens.
522 ENROLLED by the State Board of Commerce and Industry through a resolution of support for the vocational and technical charter school, as provided in R.S.
(6) Encouraging and enhancing innovative vocational and technical school curriculummodels aligned withthestate'sworkforceneeds benefits the state and its students.
B.(1)Notwithstandinggeographicorotherrequirementsforenrollment contained in this Chapter, a charter agreement may provide, initially or by amendment, for enrollment of students in avocational and technical education program.
(2)(a) Preference may be given to students whose parent or legal guardian is employed or resides within the economic sector that is designated by the State Board of Commerceand Industry through a resolution of support for the vocational and technical charter school, as provided in R.S.
(c)Astatementthatthecharterschool and anyvocationalandtechnical educationclassesorprogramsofferedbythecharterschoolarenotalignedwith Page 3 of 6 Coding:
(c)Astatementthatthecharterschool and any vocationalandtechnical educationclassesorprogramsofferedbythecharterschoolarenotalignedwith any corporation or business entity that is identified in R.S.
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SLS 26RS-864 ENGROSSED SB NO.
522 any corporation or business entity that is identified in R.S.
(4)(a) A charter agreement may provide, initially or by amendment, for boardseatsonitschartergoverningormanagementboardtobeheldbyvarious industry representatives who are employed by or retired from a business located within the economic sector or have served as an officer or director on the board of such business.
(4)(a)A charteragreement may provide, initially or by amendment, for boardseatsonitschartergoverningormanagementboardtobeheldbyvarious industry representatives who are employed by or retired from a business located within the economic sector or have served as an officer or director on the board of such business.
Such membership is subject to all other provisions of law except those that are contrary to provisions in this Section and Chapter.
Such membership is subject to all other provisions of law except those that are contraryto provisions in this Section and Chapter.
C.ForthedurationoftheenrollmentpreferencespecifiedinParagraph (B)(1) of this Section, businesses located within the economic sector may enter into memorandums of understanding with the charter school and shall specify themethods bywhichthebusinessesmaysupportthecharterschool, including but not limited to internships for students, career counseling, academic tutoring, or enrichment activities.
C.ForthedurationoftheenrollmentpreferencespecifiedinParagraph Page 3 of 5 Coding:
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SB NO.
522 ENROLLED (B)(1) of this Section, businesses located within the economic sector may enter into memorandums of understanding with the charter school and shall specify themethods by which thebusinessesmaysupportthecharterschool,including but not limited to internships for students, career counseling, academic tutoring, or enrichment activities.
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A majority of the members of the State Board of Commerce and Industry may adopt a resolution in support of an application for a vocational andtechnicaleducationcharterschool,pursuanttoR.S.17:3991.2.IftheState Board of Commerce and Industry adopts a resolution, the resolution shall include all of the following:
A majority of the members of the State Board of Commerce and Industry may adopt a resolution in support of an application for a vocational Page 4 of 5 Coding:
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SB NO.
522 ENROLLED andtechnicaleducationcharterschool,pursuanttoR.S.17:3991.2.IftheState Board of Commerce and Industry adopts a resolution, the resolution shall include all of the following:
(1) "Economic sector" means the economic development district or the parishes or geographic area surrounding a location where manufacturing, industrial, technology, energy, utility, and other sectorfacilities are, or will be, locatedthatrequirevocationalandtechnicaleducationtosupportemployment at the facilities.
(1) "Economic sector" means the economic development district or the parishes or geographic area surrounding a location where manufacturing, industrial, technology, energy, utility, and other sector facilities are, or will be, locatedthatrequirevocationalandtechnicaleducationtosupportemployment at the facilities.
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PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA APPROVED:
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SLS 26RS-864 ENGROSSED SB NO.
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The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.
[R.S.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 522 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Edmonds Presentlawprovidesfordifferenttypesofcharterschoolsaccordingtothecharterauthorizer (either a local school board or BESE) and the proposal and authorization process for each, which varies depending on the type of charter school.
Present law provides that a Type 2 charter school is authorized by BESE and operates pursuant to a charter contract between the charter operator and BESE.
Present law includes corporate partner charter schools, within Type 2 charter schools, and defines "corporate partner" to include any legal entity registered with the secretary of state, except those holding gaming licenses, and also includes regional airports and federal or state entities or agencies, including public postsecondary education institutions.
Proposed law retains present law and additionally provides that a vocational and technical education charter school (vo-tech charter school)may apply directly to BESE for a Type 2 charteruponobtainingaresolutionofsupportfromtheLa.BoardofCommerceandIndustry (Bd.
of Commerce), in lieu of securing a corporate partner as required by present law.
Proposed law requires the application to include the applicable economic sector, the vocationalandtechnicalprogramstobeoffered,alignmentwithhigh-demandandhigh-wage jobs or La.
Works "STAR Jobs", maximum enrollment, and a statement that the school is not aligned with the gaming industry.
Proposed law requires the board's resolution of support to specify:
(1) Theeconomicsectorinwhichdemandexistsforvocationalandtechnicaleducation.
(2) The types of training or skills required for employment within that sector.
Proposed law authorizes a vo-tech charter school to enroll students without regard to geographic limitations and to provide an enrollment preference, not to exceed 50% of total enrollment, for students whose parent or legal guardian is employed or resides within the designated economic sector.
Proposed law requires the charter agreement to specify enrollment limits and the percentage reserved for such preference.
Proposed law authorizes industry representatives to serve on the charter governing or management board, subject to applicable law, and prohibits participation by persons affiliated with the gaming industry.
Proposed law authorizes businesses within the designated economic sector to enter into memoranda of understanding with the school to provide support, including internships, career counseling, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
Proposed law defines "economic sector" as a geographic area where facilities require vocational and technical education to support employment needs and prohibits inclusion of gaming-related entities within such sector for purposes of present law.
Effective August 1, 2026.
(Amends R.S.
17:3983(A)(2)(a)(i);
adds R.S.
17:3983(A)(2)(a)(v) and 3991.2 and R.S.
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 393.

  2. Effective date 8/1/2026.

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

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

  5. Signed by the Speaker of the House.

  6. Received from the House without amendments.

  7. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 89, nays 2. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.

  8. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.

  9. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  10. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.

  11. Reported favorably (9-1). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  12. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

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

  14. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

  15. Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  16. Substitute for Senate Bill No. 95. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE (#1288)

Passed 89 Yea · 2 Nay · 14 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5002
Republican 64004
Democrat 20208
Total 892014
% of votes cast 85%2%0%13%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Amedee — Yea
Galle — Yea
Stagni — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Not Voting
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Yea
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Not Voting
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Yea
Dana Henry Democrat Yea
Delisha Boyd Democrat Yea
Ed Murray Democrat Nay
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Not Voting
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Mandie Landry Democrat Not Voting
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Not Voting
Robby Carter Democrat Yea
Rodney Lyons Democrat Yea
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Yea
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Not Voting
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Nay
Steven Jackson Democrat Not Voting
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Not Voting
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Yea
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Not Voting
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Yea
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Yea
Beth Anne Billings Republican Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Yea
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 Yea
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Yea
Debbie Villio Republican Yea
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Yea
Dodie Horton Republican Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Michael Charles Echols Republican Not Voting
Michael Melerine Republican Yea
Mike Johnson Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Yea
Polly Thomas Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Yea
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Yea
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Yea
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Yea
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Yea
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea
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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AMENDMENT # 5093 BY TAYLOR, MOTION TO ADOPT (#1287)

Failed 22 Yea · 68 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16509
Unaffiliated 2401
Republican 45905
Total 2268015
% of votes cast 21%65%0%14%
How each member voted (105)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Nay
Amedee — Nay
Galle — Nay
Stagni — Not Voting
Johnson, T. — Yea
Landry, T. — Yea
St. Blanc — Nay
Adrian Fisher Democrat Yea
Aimee Adatto Freeman Democrat Yea
Alonzo L. Knox Democrat Yea
Barbara Carpenter Democrat Not Voting
C. Denise Marcelle Democrat Yea
Candace N. Newell Democrat Yea
Chasity Martinez Democrat Nay
Dana Henry Democrat Not Voting
Delisha Boyd Democrat Not Voting
Ed Murray Democrat Yea
Edmond Jordan Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Nay
III, Ed Larvadain Democrat Yea
Joy Walters Democrat Not Voting
Jr., Kyle M. Green Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Not Voting
Mandie Landry Democrat Not Voting
Marcus Anthony Bryant Democrat Yea
Pat Moore Democrat Yea
Rashid Armand Young Democrat Not Voting
Robby Carter Democrat Nay
Rodney Lyons Democrat Not Voting
Roy Daryl Adams Democrat Nay
Shaun Raphael Mena Democrat Yea
Sr., Wilford Carter Democrat Yea
Steven Jackson Democrat Not Voting
Sylvia Elaine Taylor Democrat Yea
Tammy T. Phelps Democrat Nay
Tehmi Jahi Chassion Democrat Yea
Vanessa Caston LaFleur Democrat Yea
Annie Spell Republican Nay
Barbara Reich Freiberg Republican Nay
Beth Anne Billings Republican Nay
Brett F. Geymann Republican Nay
Brian Leonard Glorioso Republican Nay
Bryan Fontenot Republican Yea
Chad Michael Boyer Republican Nay
Chance Keith Henry Republican Nay
Christopher Turner Republican Nay
Danny McCormick Republican Nay
Daryl Andrew Deshotel Republican Nay
Debbie Villio Republican Nay
Dixon Wallace McMakin Republican Nay
Dodie Horton Republican Not Voting
Emily Chenevert Republican Nay
Foy Bryan Gadberry Republican Nay
Francis C. Thompson Republican Not Voting
Gregory A. Miller Republican Yea
III, Roger William Wilder Republican Nay
III, Vincent E. Cox Republican Nay
IV, Gerald "Beau" Beaullieu Republican Nay
Jack McFarland Republican Nay
Jacob Braud Republican Nay
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Nay
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Nay
Jeffrey "Jeff" Fons Wiley Republican Nay
Jeremy LaCombe Republican Nay
Jerome Zeringue Republican Nay
Jessica Domangue Republican Nay
John E. Wyble Republican Nay
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Nay
Josh Carlson Republican Nay
Jr., Dennis Bamburg Republican Nay
Jr., John R. Illg Republican Nay
Jr., Michael Robert Bayham Republican Nay
Kathy Edmonston Republican Nay
Kellee Hennessy Dickerson Republican Nay
Kim Carver Republican Nay
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Nay
Larry A. Bagley Republican Not Voting
Lauren Ventrella Republican Nay
Laurie Schlegel Republican Nay
Les Farnum Republican Not Voting
Mark Wright Republican Nay
Michael "Gabe" Firment Republican Nay
Michael Charles Echols Republican Not Voting
Michael Melerine Republican Nay
Mike Johnson Republican Nay
Neil Riser Republican Nay
Nicholas Muscarello Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Nay
Phillip Eric Tarver Republican Nay
Polly Thomas Republican Nay
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Raymond J. Crews Republican Nay
Reese "Skip" Broussard Republican Nay
Rhonda Gaye Butler Republican Nay
Robert "Bob" Owen Republican Nay
Rodney Schamerhorn Republican Nay
Ryan Bourriaque Republican Nay
Shane Mack Republican Nay
Sr., Peter F. Egan Republican Nay
Stephanie H. Berault Republican Nay
Stephanie Hilferty Republican Nay
Timothy P. Kerner Republican Nay
Tony Bacala Republican Nay
Troy Jude Hebert Republican Nay
Wayne McMahen Republican Nay

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FINAL PASSAGE (#351)

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 26001
Democrat 10001
Total 37002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Edward J. Price Democrat Yea
Gary Carter Democrat Yea
Gerald Boudreaux Democrat Yea
Jay Luneau Democrat Yea
Jimmy Harris Democrat Yea
Katrina R. Jackson-Andrews Democrat Yea
Larry Selders Democrat Yea
Regina Barrow Democrat Not Voting
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 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 Yea
Patrick McMath Republican Yea
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 Not Voting

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Who sponsors SB 522?
SB 522 is sponsored by Lauren Ventrella (Republican), Charles Owen (Republican), Barbara Reich Freiberg (Republican), Raymond J. Crews (Republican), Doyle Boudreaux (Republican), Jr., Michael Robert Bayham (Republican), Beryl Amedée (Republican), Gary Carter (Democrat), and Rick Edmonds (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 522?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2026. Enacted.
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