Short on details, calls for Louisiana constitutional convention look like longshots

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 663

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Some state lawmakers are pondering another effort to rewrite the Louisiana Constitution, written in 1973 and amended 221 times since then. But as in years past, a lack of specific information about what will go into the new state charter could undermine the chances of current proposals to convene a constitutional convention.

The Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced two bills Wednesday that each establish a loose framework for selecting and summoning delegates for …

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