House Concurrent Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Robby Carter, urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to establish rules that would prevent judges from attending campaign events for other elected officials. The resolution highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judiciary and the potential for the appearance of impropriety that can arise from judges participating in political activities. It references Canon 7 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which already restricts judges from endorsing candidates or engaging in partisan political activities, emphasizing that even the perception of a violation can be damaging.

The resolution calls for these new rules to specifically address the issue of judges attending campaign events, as such appearances could be misconstrued as endorsements, thereby undermining public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary. By requesting the Louisiana Supreme Court to take action, the resolution aims to reinforce the ethical standards governing judicial conduct and ensure that judges remain above the political fray. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Louisiana Supreme Court for consideration.