2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Judiciary
April 29, 2026

HB1147 by TAYLOR

JUDGES/JUSTICE OF PEACE: Increases the jurisdiction of justice of the peace courts for civil claims in parishes with a population of less than 26,000 persons

HB1147 by TAYLOR

Motion made by:Carter, Robby
Motion (Final):Defer Voluntary
Motion date:4/29/2026 4:46:13 PM
Vote:15-0
Carter, RobbyYea
Chenevert, EmilyYea
Dickerson, Kellee HennessyYea
Edmonston, KathyYea
Gallé, Jr., Jack "Jay" WilliamYea
Hebert, Troy JudeYea
LaCombe, JeremyYea
LaFleur, Vanessa CastonYea
Landry, MandieYea
Mack, ShaneYea
Newell, Candace N.Yea
Orgeron, Joseph A.Yea
Owen, CharlesYea
Wiley, Jeffrey "Jeff" FonsYea
Zeringue, JeromeYea

Final action: Defer Voluntary (15-0)