Bill > HB49

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Louisiana legislature to extend a regular session by up to six calendar days, in increments of two days, if necessary to pass a bill appropriating money. The amendment would modify existing provisions that limit regular sessions to 60 legislative days in even-numbered years and 45 legislative days in odd-numbered years. During any extended session, the legislature would be prohibited from considering any other matter having the effect of law. The proposed amendment would require a two-thirds vote of the elected members of each legislative chamber to extend a regular session.