House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Jordan authorizes the House Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Judiciary B to convene as a joint legislative committee. The purpose of this committee is to study the feasibility and practicality of mayor's courts in Louisiana, which have jurisdiction over municipal ordinance violations and can impose various penalties. The resolution highlights concerns regarding the potential conflict of interest when mayors serve as judges, particularly in municipalities where court collections significantly contribute to the town's revenue.

The joint committee is tasked with making recommendations based on their findings and is required to report back to the legislature before the start of the 2025 Regular Session. This initiative comes in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and guidance from the Louisiana Judicial College, which suggests that mayors should not serve as judges if their courts generate a substantial portion of municipal revenue. The resolution underscores the need for a thorough examination of the current structure and practices of mayor's courts across Louisiana.