House Bill No. [insert bill number] establishes a Compensation Commission in Louisiana, tasked with evaluating and setting the salaries and compensation for elected officials whose pay was established by statute as of January 1, 2026. The commission will consist of 15 members appointed by various state authorities, including the governor, the supreme court, and legislative leaders, with all appointments made from a list of at least five qualified nominees. Members will serve ten-year terms and must be residents and qualified voters of Louisiana, while also being prohibited from holding certain public positions or being lobbyists. The commission will meet quarterly and is supported by the legislative auditor's office.

The commission is required to complete its evaluation and establish new compensation by January 15, 2037, with recommendations published by January 15 of the last full calendar year of an office's term. Changes in compensation will take effect at the beginning of the subsequent term for that office. The commission will terminate on January 15, 2037, or upon notifying the legislature of its completion of duties, whichever comes first. The bill also specifies that any conflicting laws regarding compensation will be rendered null and void.