We received this update from our Lobbyist Kevin Cummingham of Southern Strategy Group providing an update on the upcoming session.

Leading up to and during the 2026 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, we will bring you this short synopsis of highlights from recent political news.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has named State Rep. Julie Emerson as his new chief of staff, following the departure of Kyle Ruckert from that position.

Following President Trump’s endorsement of Congresswoman Julia Letlow in Louisiana’s Senate race, Gov. Landry has also begun engaging in the race in favor of Letlow, firing critiques at incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy on social media in recent weeks. According to The Advocate’s report: “No Louisiana governor has opposed an incumbent senator from the same political party since 1932…”

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry has initiated a statewide campaign for the transition to closed party primaries. The secretary is also overseeing a $100 million replacement of 35-year-old voting machines.

KEY LEGISLATIVE DATES

·      Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. - Deadline to prefile most bills.

·      Monday, March 9 at noon - Start of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session.

·      Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. - Deadline for bills to be introduced.

·      Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. - Final adjournment of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session.