Louisiana Constitution

Lawmakers voted Wednesday to advance a bill calling for a constitutional convention. Several bills also advanced that would expand the powers of the governor.

Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, reiterated a desire to leave Baton Rouge by June 3, meaning lawmakers would have a tight timeline to rewrite the state constitution if they vote for a convention.

Rep. Beau Beaullieu, a Republican from New Iberia, filed a bill calling for a constitutional convention starting in May.

Landry is advocating for an overhaul of Louisiana’s constitution. He argues the current document is “bloated and outdated.”

Gov. Jeff Landry opened Louisiana’s regular legislative session Monday with a to-do list for lawmakers. Among the items: Make it easier for parents to send their kids to private schools and fix the state’s insurance market.

A lawyer representing the families of five transgender youth says the ban violates equal protection rights under the Louisiana Constitution.

Louisiana voters will decide the fate of four constitutional amendments in November’s general election and vote for a number of statewide and local offices.

In addition to voting for Louisiana’s remaining statewide positions and a slate of local offices, voters will decide the fate of four constitutional amendments in November’s general election.