MUNICIPAL: Requires certain training for certain local officials (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 415 requires mayors and municipal council members in Louisiana cities with populations under 15,000 (based on the latest federal census) to complete 16 hours of annual training on municipal governance topics. The training must cover specific areas like ethics, budgeting, emergency preparedness, public records laws, and procurement, including existing state-mandated trainings such as ethics and harassment prevention. Mayors must report compliance to the Louisiana Municipal Association by January 31 each year, with the association certifying compliance by March 31 and making records public. The requirement applies to mayors elected on or after January 1, 2027.