House Bill No. HLS 24RS-895 proposes the establishment of a limited constitutional convention in Louisiana, scheduled to convene no earlier than May 30, 2024, with a mandate to draft a new state constitution by August 15, 2024. The convention will comprise 171 delegates, including members from the House of Representatives, the Senate, and gubernatorial appointees. The bill outlines the organizational structure of the convention, including the election of officers and the formation of committees, while ensuring that delegates adhere to the state's code of ethics. Notably, delegates are prohibited from accepting compensation from any source for their work as delegates, although they may continue to receive their regular employment compensation.

The convention's primary focus will be to determine which provisions of the current constitution should remain, transition to statutory law, or be updated to eliminate duplicative or outdated language. The bill also stipulates that appropriated funds for the convention must be used solely for necessary expenses and that the convention will be subject to audit by the legislative auditor. Upon completion, the proposed constitution will be submitted to the governor and then to the public for a vote during the congressional primary election on November 5, 2024. If ratified, the new constitution will take effect at midnight on December 31, 2024, unless otherwise specified.