Gov. Landry held a bill signing in his office in the Capitol, state officials say

Lafayette, LA – According to the statement, Gov. Landry reportedly signed Senator Cleo Fields bill, SB 255.

State officials released a statement saying that this bill creates a second majority-black Supreme Court seat in Louisiana.

Governor Jeff Landry reportedly said:

“Today, we fulfilled our responsibility and ensured the people of Louisiana will have a fair, democratic, and equally representative judiciary.

I appreciate Senator Cleo Fields, Attorney General Liz Murrill, the Supreme Court justices, Representative Mike Johnson, and the members of the Black Caucus for their hard work on this bill.