Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SB 97: Criminal Procedure: Constitutional amendment to require the prosecutor's consent for a defendant to waive his right to a trial by jury. (2/3 - CA13s1(A))

Final Passage · March 24, 2026 · Yeas 26, nays 11 · Party-line vote

How each party voted

Democrats
Yea 0 · Nay 10 · Not voting 1
Republicans
Yea 26 · Nay 1 · Not voting 1

Senate President Cameron Henry voted yea.

Bill

Bill
SB 97
Motion
Final Passage
Date
March 24, 2026, 3:50:08 PM
Session
2026 Regular Session
Yeas–nays
Yeas 26, nays 11; 2 didn't vote
Result
Passed, as the official record marks it

Official record: the roll call (PDF) ↗
The instrument's page on the Legislature's site ↗

The chamber on this vote

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How each member voted