House Press Releases

Louisiana House Press Releases

Jan 2026

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE RECEIVES EXECUTIVE BUDGET

Sep 2025

HISTORIC FUND BALANCES REDUCE TAXES AND IMPROVE BUSINESS CLIMATE

SPEAKER DEVILLIER HOSTING LEGISALTIVE TOWN HALL

Jun 2025

LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS THE 2025 REGULAR SESSION

May 2025

HOUSE PASSES ANNUAL BUDGET WITH CUTS, NO NEW REVENUE

BUDGET BALANCED BY CUTTING GOVERNMENT WASTE

April 2025

LEGISLATURE CONVENES THE 2025 REGULAR SESSION

January 2025

LEGISLATIVE LEADERS RESPOND TO BOURBON STREET ATTACK

December 2024

LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PRAISE PASSAGE OF SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT

La Revenue Estimating Conference meets to discuss State's fiscal future

November 2024

LEGISLATORS ADJOURN SPECIAL SESSION ON TAX REFORM

WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE ADVANCES SEVERAL TAX REFORM BILLS

September 2024

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES CONTINUE INTERIM WORK ON INSURANCE ISSUES

August 2024

CHAIR MCFARLAND STATEMENT ON BUDGET HEARINGS

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT HENRY/SPEAKER DEVILLIER ON PROJECTED BUDGET

July 2024

NO TAX REFORM SPECIAL SESSION AT THIS TIME

LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE DOTD REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP SHOOTING

HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE HOLDS OVERSIGHT HEARING WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION & DEVELOPMENT

June 2024

LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP RESPONDS TO VETO ON COLLATERAL SOURCE BILL

REGULAR SESSION ADJOURNS SINE DIE

May 2024

EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ONE STEP FROM FINAL PASSAGE AFTER APPROVAL IN THE HOUSE

Apr 2024

BUDGET BILLS PASS IN THE HOUSE

Mar 2024

EDUCATION REFORM BILLS CLEAR LOUISIANA HOUSE

ACADIANA DELEGATION ELECTS OFFICERS

Capital Region Legislative Delegation Announces Elections of 2024-2028 Officers

Feb 2024

CRIME SESSION ADJOURNS SINE DIE

SPECIAL CRIME SESSION CONVENES

LDI Releases Statement on Withdrawal of BCBSLA Transaction and Cancellation of Feb 14 Hearing

Jan 2024

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP

1ST SPECIAL SESSION OF 2024 CONCLUDES

1ST SPECIAL SESSION OF 2024 CONVENES

SPEAKER DEVILLIER MAKES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Oct 2023

LEGISLATIVE INAUGURATION

Oct 2023

SPEAKER STATEMENT ON ISRAEL

Aug 2023

LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR MOBILE APP

July 2023

LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR'S VETO

Jun 2023

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SESSION RECAP

LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS 2023 FISCAL SESSION

HOUSE ADVANCES LIFTING EXPENDITURE LIMIT WHILE MINIMIZING GOVERNMENT GROWTH

May 2023

SPEAKER SCHEXNAYDER SAYS HB 1 IS FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE

LEGISLATIVE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 MEMBERS

HB 1 PASSES THE HOUSE/REDUCES DEBT TO ADDRESS TEACHER PAY & REMAINS BELOW EXPENDITURE LIMIT

Apr 2023

NEW APP MAKES FOLLOWING THE LEGISLATURE EASY

CENTRAL LOUISIANA DELEGATION HOLDS FIRST MEETING

RURAL CAUCUS ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF 2023-24 OFFICERS

Nov 2022

Coach Blanco Passing

Jun 2022

Statement from President Cortez and Speaker Schexnayder

Statement from Speaker Schexnayder on The 2022 2nd Special Session

Statement from Speaker Schexnayder on The 2022 Regular Session

Feb 2022

Speaker Schexnayder Announces Creation of Select Committee to Investigate Ronald Greene Incident

Jan 2022

Legislature to begin first day of redistricting session

LYAC Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 membership

House Speaker responds to Governor Edwards' Budget Proposal for 2022

Dec 2021

La Lawmakers Weigh-in on Proposal to Add COVID-19 Vaccines to List of Required Immunizations for School

Oct 2021

Speaker Schexnayder Mourns the Death of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert

Louisiana Legislature To Hold Public Forums On Redistricting

Sep 2021

Louisiana Legislative Sportsman's Caucus Recognizes the49th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Aug 2021

Rep. Mike Johnson helps to secure needed raise for foster parents.

Jul 2021

Statement from Speaker Schexnayder on 2021 Veto Session.

Constitutionally Mandated Veto Session to Begin July 20.

Legislative leadership speaks on passing of former Governor Edwin Edwards.

Jun 2021

Statement from Speaker Schexnayder on the Final Passage of HB 199 .

May 2021

Speaker Schexnayder Issues Statement on House Education Committee Chairmanship.

Apr 2021

Louisiana State Senate Advances First Bill in Sales Tax Streamlining Package.

Legislative Leadership to Hold Press Conference on House Bill 1, the State Operating Budget.

Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus Announces Elections of Officers for 2021-2022

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder's House Bill 199 Advances to the Senate

Mar 2021

Speaker Schexnayder Files Constitutional Amendment to Streamline Tax Collection

Feb 2021

A Letter to the People of Louisiana

Jan 2021

Speaker Schexnayder on Passing of Representative Steve Carter

Oct 2020

House to File Petition Terminating Governor's Emergency Proclamations

Sep 2020

LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE CALLS FOR SPECIAL SESSION

March 2020

LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE TO TEMPORARILY ADJOURN DUE TO COVID-19

SENATE PRESIDENT CORTEZ AND HOUSE SPEAKER SCHEXNAYDER CLOSELY MONITORING COVID-19 SITUATION

LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE ENCOURAGES CAPITOL VISITORS TO BE PREPARED FOR COVID-19 SCREENING PROTOCOLS

Statement from Senate President Page Cortez & House Speaker Clay Schexnayder

The Louisiana State Legislature is taking precautionary steps to address the threat of COVID-19, more commonly referred to as Novel Coronavirus.

Statement from House Speaker Schexnayder

2018

Louisiana House Speaker Responds to Attorney Generalï¿½s CNN Interview

Louisiana House Speaker Elected Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC)

House Members Ask Governor Edwards to Include Constitutional Convention in Call for Special Session

Hodges Pushes for Capital Outlay Amendment to Fund Hooper Road Extension and Widening Project

Hodges Secures Vote for Comite River Diversion Canal

Ways & Means' Response to Girl Scouts Louisiana East

2017

Thibaut Presents Refurbished Basketball Court

Schroder Announces 2017 HoopLA Basketball Game

Louisiana Becomes the First State to Ban the Box

James Announces Restore Louisiana Task Force Meeting in District 101

Hodges to Host One Mind Symposium

Hodges Meets With Shared Hope International

Hodges Calls On Governor to Allocate Funds for Comite River Diversion Canal Completion

Hodges Announces Meeting of the Comite River Diversion Canal Task Force

Berthelot Greets Vicory Belles at Louisiana State Capitol

State Representative John Schroder Launches State Government Waste Whistleblower Site

Speaker Taylor Barras elected Chair Elect of the Southern Legislative Conference

2016

Reps. Davis and James to host Town Hall Meeting on flood relief

Rep. Berthelot awarded 2016 Louisiana Fire Chief's Association Legislator of the Year

State Representative Barbara Norton to temporarily close district office following break-in

Rep. Carpenter announces passage of HB 763

Louisiana among states chosen by the National Conference of State Legislatures for Elections 2020 visit

Speaker Barras and Louisiana Legislature to honor the life of Markell Gregoire during annual HoopLA event

Acadiana Delegation Holds Officer Elections

Speaker Barras' Statement on the Governor's call for Extraordinary Session

Speaker Barras Announces Leadership Team

Speaker Barras Lays Out Agenda For Organizational Session

2015

House Approves Use of Rainy Day Fund

Statement on the passing of Rep. Alfred Williams

House leaders seek to solve budget problems

Rep. Foil announces filing of Constitutional Amendment changing requirements for changing postsecondary education fees

Rep. Barrow sets community meetings

Rep. St. Germain seeks funding for roads, bridges

2014

Speaker Kleckley issues election proclamation for House District 8

Rep. Leopold to hold town hall meeting in Algiers

Legislators to learn about state employee health benefits

State Representative Regina Barrow to host community cleanup day

Rep. Norton to host community safety meeting

Legislators press governor to act on border crisis; federal plan not legal

Governor Jindal signs Berthelot's House Bill 500 for Teachers

Bill on governor's desk to lift veil from homeowner insurance rates

Home-cooking Entrepreneurs Get Boost

Coastal constitutional amendment passes House unanimously

Capitol holds Memorial Day celebration downtown

Veil closer to removal as homeowner insurance bill moves to Senate

Legislator chosen as national Fellow in early learning

Legislators Take It To The Court In Annual HoopLa Basketball Game

Rep. Wesley Bishop Wins Seat On Appropriations Committee

Speaker Kleckley issues election proclamation for House District 97

State Representative Bryan Adams commends U.S. Armed Forces and recognizes May 2014, as Military Appreciation Month

Champagne Seeks Constitutional Amendment to Protect Coastal Restoration Monies

Lawmaker tries again to protect dogs in trucks

Lawmaker wants more transparency of homeowners insurance

Legislator chosen as national Fellow in early learning

Lafayette lawmaker to help meet ACA deadline

Rural Caucus Elects Officers for 2014-2015

Legislator works to expand home-based food sales

Acadiana Legislative Delegation Officer Elections

House Speaker Chuck Kleckley calls for independent study of tax structure.

2013

Speaker Chuck Kleckley issues election proclamation for House District 87

Response to Today's action by Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget

No Veto Session Planned

Speakers' Response to Discussion on Veto Session

Speakers' Response to Events of 2013 Session

Bow Ties In The Capitol

This is how government is supposed to work to solve big problems.

The House of Representatives celebrates Memorial Day with 21-gun salute

Capitol holds Memorial Day celebration Downtown

Speaker unveils official Capitol Christmas Ornament

Great day in the People's House

Shining moment to show our independence

House Ways and Means Committee hears details of governor's tax reform plan

Legislator Wants to Hear from State Employees

Members urge reversal of Ft. Polk downsize; area prepared for more troops

House Appropriations Committee talks budget issues with DOT

Speaker ready to get started on tax plan

Legislators call truce for the troops football game

House Appropriations Committee questions pay raises in tight times

State Representative Reaches Out to Education Community for School Safety Input

Speaker wants the details; asks Governor for proposed tax reform plan

Revenue study finished; report given to the legislature

Speaker Kleckley calls for continued cooperation on budget Speaker Kleckley calls for continued cooperation on budget

Southwest Louisiana Mayors forge partnership with state

Legislator Calls for Community Comments on School Safety

Speaker Kleckley's response to ruling by 19th Judicial District Court

Legislators to hear the latest on LSU Hospitals plan

Response to purchase of GM plant

2012

Speaker Kleckley's Response to Connecticut School Shooting 79

Speaker Kleckley Issues Election Proclamation for District 79

Speaker Kleckley announces resignation of Representative Tony Ligi and makes new committee appointment

New report touts Louisiana juvenile reform success; Speaker Pro Temp reacts

State Representative Lance Harris (R Alexandria) has been elected chairman of the House Republican Legislative Delegation for 2012-2016

Rep. Brossett Asks Community to contribute to "Merry Christmas from the Big Easy to the Big Apple"

House Speaker Kleckley Announces Committee Assignment Changes

LA Legislative leaders urge citizens to support Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

House Clerk in Receipt of Extraordinary Session Petition

No Veto Session--official announcement from House Speaker and Senate President

Speaker Kleckley Announces Appointments to Tax Incentives Rev Commission

Speaker Kleckley Announces Leadership Team Committee Assignments

2011

House Speaker Pro-Tempore Joel Robideaux Joins GOP

No Veto Session--official announcement from House Speaker and Senate President

Justice Signs Off on House Redistricting Plan

Letter from U.S. Department of Justice on redistricting submission

LA House Submits Redistricting Plan

Statewide Redistricting Meetings to Begin

Special Election Called for Dist 47 Prospective Vacancy

2010

Louisiana Republican Delegation Takes House Majority

Speaker issues proclamation for a special election to fill prospective vacancy in House District 101

Special Election Called for Dist 5 Vacancy

Simon Appointed to Appropriations Committee

Speaker Announces Changes in Committee Assignments

Changes in Standing Committee Assignments

Legislative Leadership Establishes Hurricane Recovery Committee

Special Election Called for House District 93

Special Election Called for House District 63

2009

House To Hold Public Forums o Redistricting

Redistricting Training A Success

Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot to Retire

Special Election Called for House District 40 Vacancy

Barrow, Billiot to head Municipal Committee

Speaker Tucker Appoints Rep. George Cromer Vice Chair of Civil Law Cmte.

Gregory Ernst to Temporary Replace Rep. Nick Lorusso

2008

LA State Representative Nick Lorusso Called to Active Duty

Officials Announce State's Participation in Harvard Symposium

Special Election to be Called for Dist 31 Vacancy

House to Convene to Elect Ethics Board Member

Louisiana's Bond Rating Raised to A +

Representatives Waiving Salary Increase

Special Election for District 18's Vacancy

2008 Standing Committee Membership

Appropriations Committee Election Results

2007

Powell Resigns; Salter to Call Election

Tucker Announces Leadership Team

2008 NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BRING MUCH NEEDED BOOST TO STATE/NEW ORLEANS ECONOMY

Anonymous Automated Calls Misrepresented the Facts

Speaker's Statement on Petition for Declaratory Judgment Against Board of Ethics

Bruneau To Step Down - Special Election to follow

LLWC Insurance Boot camp

2006

Election Set To Fill Appropriations Cmte Vacancy

Special Election Called for House Districts 1 & 4

Special Election Called for House District 40

Special Election Called for House District 22

2005

Hurricane Katrina Recovery Update from Gov Blanco

Karen Carter Chosen Aspen-Rodel Fellow

Appreciating Legislatures

Beacon of Hope

Special Election for District 87

Newly Elected Representatives Sworn In.

2004

Special Election Called For House Dist 36 Vacancy

Special Election Called For House Dist 96 Vacancy

Special Election Called For House Dist 66 Vacancy

LLWC Breast Cancer Campaign

LLBC Economic Dev Conference

Retirement Investment

Highway to be Named in Honor of Rep. Charles Hudson

The Louisiana House of Representative is honored with the inaugural Melvin Dakin Open Government Awards

Rep. Morrish Elected to Appropriations Cmte.

Dist 40 Special Election

Funeral arrangements for Rep. Hudson

Death of Representative Charles Hudson

Committee Assignments

Speaker ProTemp Broome Selected as 2004 Toll Fellow

Karen Carter to Head House Insurance Committee

Pre-filing Ends for The 2004 Regular Session

Speaker Salter Makes Additional Committee Appointments

Speaker Joe Salter Announces Committee Assignments

House & Governmental Media Advisory - Appropriations Cmte Election Results

House Members 2004 Inauguration Media Advisory

LeBlanc Resignation Special Election Dist 45

2003

ADDITION TO LEGISLATIVE WEBSITE

HOUSE MONEY HELPS SOLVE CRIME

MEDICAID-DSH FUNDS INCREASE

ESSAY WINNERS 2003

SPEAKER TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Day

WOMEN'S CAUCUS TO HOLD RALLY - Program to Remember Victims of Serial Killer

Combating Violence Against Females

Session Tracking

SAVE Billboards are Going Up

Women's Fitness Walk Scheduled In Conjunction With Women's Conference

Conference to Celebrate Women

Essay Contest Sponsored by Women's Caucus

Women's Caucus Puts Females on Alert

Caucus to Announce Reward for Arrest and Conviction of South LA Serial Killer/Initiative Targeting Violence

DeWitt clarifies position on Auditor's Replacement

DeWitt Honors Art Contest Winner

House Approves Use of "Rainy Day Fund"

First Lady Alice Foster to Participate in Women's Caucus Salute

LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE WOMEN'S CAUCUS SALUTES TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY

4TH ANNUAL HORSESHOE THROW TOURNAMENT SLATED4TH ANNUAL HORSESHOE THROW TOURNAMENT SLATED

2002

DeWitt Honors Art Contest Winner

House Approves Use of "Rainy Day Fund"

First Lady Alice Foster to Participate in Women's Caucus Salute

LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE WOMEN'S CAUCUS SALUTES TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY

4TH ANNUAL HORSESHOE THROW TOURNAMENT SLATED

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