House Bill No. proposes a constitutional amendment to the state of Louisiana that mandates the joint election of the governor and lieutenant governor. Specifically, it introduces a new provision, Article IV, Section 3(E), which stipulates that starting in 2031, candidates for both offices will be elected together, allowing voters to cast a single vote for a paired candidate for governor and lieutenant governor. This change aims to streamline the electoral process for these two key state positions.

The proposed amendment will be presented to the voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 5, 2024. The bill retains the existing provisions of the state constitution regarding the election and terms of statewide officials while adding the new joint election requirement. This initiative reflects a significant shift in the electoral process for Louisiana's executive leadership, emphasizing collaboration between the governor and lieutenant governor from the outset of their terms.