Senate Resolution No. [insert number] requests the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study of the salary structure and total compensation for all state and local elected officials and university administrators in Louisiana. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these officials are adequately compensated and suggests that the committee should compare Louisiana's compensation packages with those of similar officials in other states, particularly focusing on southern states.

The resolution mandates that the committee examine all aspects of compensation, utilizing resources such as studies from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be reported to the Senate before the start of the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, thereby ensuring that any necessary adjustments to salary structures can be considered in a timely manner.