CONSTITUTION/CONVENTION: Provides for calling a constitutional convention (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 586 proposes calling a constitutional convention in Louisiana to draft a new state constitution, directly affecting all Louisiana residents through potential changes to the state's foundational law. The bill specifies 105 delegates (elected from parishes and appointed from government associations) to convene on December 2, 2025, with elections for parish delegates scheduled for October 11, 2025. Key mechanisms include setting the convention's structure, requiring the new constitution to be approved by voters, and outlining delegate qualifications and ethical rules. If approved by voters, the new constitution would take effect after the election, replacing the current 1974 document.