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Senate approves bill to create statutory removal process for certain public officials
Summary
SB 4 25, described by sponsors as implementing the state constitution’s direction on removal of public officials for felonies or malfeasance, passed after amendments that defined malfeasance and set a 'clear and convincing' judicial standard.
Senate Bill 4 25 was presented as a statutory implementation of constitutional language governing removal of certain public officials. Sponsor Senator Morris said the bill “simply does what the constitution mandates” and that amendments clarify definitions of malfeasance and set a higher burden — removal by suit would require a final judicial determination proven by clear and convincing evidence.
The floor adopted the sponsor’s amendments clarifying definitions and procedure. After debate and amendment adoption, the clerk announced final passage with 28 yeas and 9 nays. The sponsor characterized the changes as aligning the bill with Article 10, Section 25 of the Louisiana Constitution, which the transcript cites during discussion.
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