2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Judiciary
April 29, 2026

SB217 by MORRIS

COURTS: Provides for the administration of courts in Orleans Parish and the number of court judges. (gov sig)

Amendment: HCASB217 4872 4745

Motion made by:Zeringue, Jerome
Motion:Adopt
Motion date:4/29/2026 3:39:45 PM
Vote:13-0
Carter, RobbyYea
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Dickerson, Kellee HennessyYea
Edmonston, KathyYea
Gallé, Jr., Jack "Jay" WilliamYea
Green, Jr., Kyle M.Yea
Hebert, Troy JudeYea
LaFleur, Vanessa CastonYea
Mack, ShaneYea
Orgeron, Joseph A.Yea
Owen, CharlesYea
Wiley, Jeffrey "Jeff" FonsYea
Zeringue, JeromeYea

SB217 by MORRIS

Motion made by:Zeringue, Jerome
Motion (Final):With Amendments
Objection by:Newell, Candace N.
Motion date:4/29/2026 4:01:17 PM
Vote:11-4-1
Carter, RobbyAbstain
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Dickerson, Kellee HennessyYea
Edmonston, KathyYea
Gallé, Jr., Jack "Jay" WilliamYea
Green, Jr., Kyle M.Nay
Hebert, Troy JudeYea
LaCombe, JeremyYea
LaFleur, Vanessa CastonNay
Landry, MandieNay
Mack, ShaneYea
Newell, Candace N.Nay
Orgeron, Joseph A.Yea
Owen, CharlesYea
Wiley, Jeffrey "Jeff" FonsYea
Zeringue, JeromeYea

Final action: With Amendments (11-4-1)