Bill advances to set parameters for Louisiana constitutional convention

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 327

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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It remains to be seen whether Louisiana lawmakers will call for a constitutional convention, but some of the parameters for what the process would look like are advancing in the legislature.

House Bill 244, by Rep. Kyle Green, D-Marrero, gained second-level clearance Monday, receiving approval from the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. The House and Governmental Affairs Committee gave its nod April 1, and the proposal goes next to the House floor. …

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