House Bill No. proposes a constitutional amendment to the Louisiana Constitution, specifically adding Article IV, Section 3(E), which mandates that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected jointly starting in 2031. This means that voters will cast a single vote for both offices, selecting a candidate for governor and a candidate for lieutenant governor who are running together. The bill outlines the process for this joint election and stipulates that the proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

The amendment retains the existing provisions of the Louisiana Constitution regarding the election and terms of statewide elected officials, including the governor and lieutenant governor, who serve four-year terms beginning on the second Monday in January following their election. The proposed change aims to streamline the electoral process for these two key positions in state government, ensuring that the candidates are elected as a team.