Louisiana Legislative Update: January 2024
The recent inauguration of the new Louisiana Governor and Legislature marked a swift start to governance. Governor Jeff Landry initiated a special session focused on reapportionment and a Primary Party Election System, which began on January 15th.
Looking ahead, the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, starting March 11th, is set to be a non-fiscal session, allowing for the filing of unlimited fiscal matter subject bills. Committee assignments for the new legislative body have been announced, introducing new leadership to committees of strategic importance.
Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Announcement
Governor-elect Jeff Landry announced Terrence (Joe) Donahue, Jr. as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
Interim Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development
Anne Villa, previously undersecretary, has been named interim secretary of Louisiana Economic Development and will serve until a permanent secretary is selected.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- DC Mardi Gras: January 23 – 27
Important Legislative Dates
- January 15-23: New congressional/Judicial map session
- February 9-13: Height of traditional Mardi Gras
- February 19 – March 6: Crime session (pending announcement)
- March 11 – June 3: Regular session
2024 Regular Legislative Session – Important Dates and Info
- January 15: Bill introduction opens
- February 28: Prefile deadline for early introduction bills
- March 11: Session starts / campaign blackout
- April 1: Session introduction deadline for bills
- May 31: Second-floor final passage deadline
- June 1-3: Conference committee/budget finalization
- June 4: Sine Die
- Veto Session if needed (doubtful)
Recent Staff Announcements
Governor-elect Jeff Landry has announced key senior staff hires for the upcoming administration:
- Chief of Staff: Kyle Ruckert
- Executive Counsel to the Governor: Angelique Freel
- Chief of Staff to the First-Lady: Elise Cazes
- Communications Director: Kate Kelly
- Deputy Chief of Staff: Andree Miller
- Legislative Director: Lance Maxwell
- Director of Intergovernmental Relations: Kyle Ardoin
- Policy Director: John Kay
- Policy Director: Millard Mule
Contact Information and Engagement
For all members’ district office contact information, visit www.legis.la.gov.
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