The Senate Resolution urges the Louisiana Supreme Court to grant full-time legislative staff attorneys, who are licensed to practice law in the state, eight hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit annually for their legislative service. The resolution highlights the integral role these attorneys play in the legislative process, including conducting legal research, drafting bills, and advising legislators on various legal matters. It notes that while legislators and certain legislative clerical officers receive CLE credits, full-time staff attorneys currently do not, despite their significant contributions to the creation and refinement of legislation.

The resolution references existing rules and regulations governing continuing legal education in Louisiana, which exempt certain individuals from CLE requirements while providing credits to legislators. It emphasizes the need for legislative staff attorneys to be recognized for their expertise and the essential work they perform throughout the year, ensuring that proposed legislation is clear, concise, and legally sound. By requesting the Supreme Court to take appropriate action, the resolution aims to align the treatment of legislative staff attorneys with that of legislators regarding continuing education credits.