Publication Type: Guides
Legislators’ Election & Compensation
Legislators’ Election & Compensation The Legislature consists of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The state constitution establishes the maximum number of senators and representatives, which is the present membership: Senate, 39; House, 105; total, 144. ElectionsThe constitution specifies that each member of the Senate and the House be elected from a […]
PAR Guide to the 2015 Constitutional Amendments
PAR Guide to the 2014 Constitutional Amendments
PAR Tax Advisory Group Principles and Recommendations
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana established a Tax Advisory Group in November to consider tax policy reforms for Louisiana. The Group also anticipated that the governor would propose a tax reform agenda.
PAR Guide to the 2012 Constitutional Amendments
Toward Stronger Ethics: The Next Steps Forward for Louisiana’s Ethics and Campaign Finance Laws
Louisiana should have strong and effective laws to ensure high standards for ethics and campaign finance disclosures. The system should foster compliance by helping prevent infractions and promote clarity and confidence in the laws and their enforcement.