Louisiana lawmakers pass bill that could vacate a colleague’s ethics fine

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 1,046

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Louisiana Legislature unanimously approved a bill last month that could allow at least one of its members to dodge a state ethics fine.

The Senate quietly inserted language into House Bill 250 that changes an existing law dictating when political candidates have to file public personal financial disclosure forms with the state. The initial law went into effect Aug. 1, 2024, but the Senate change would make it retroactive to Jan. …

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