House Bill No. proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a compensation commission within the office of the legislative auditor to oversee the salary and compensation of elected officials in Louisiana. The commission will consist of up to fifteen members serving a single ten-year term and will be responsible for examining, evaluating, and establishing compensation for elected officials whose salaries are set by law as of January 1, 2026. The commission is required to publish its findings by January 15 of the last full calendar year of the term, with any changes in compensation becoming effective at the start of the subsequent term. Additionally, the legislative auditor will adjust salaries based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the term of office.

The proposed amendment also modifies existing constitutional provisions regarding salary increases for legislators and statewide elected officials, ensuring that any increases will not take effect until the beginning of the next term, as specified in the new Article X, Section 23.1. The bill retains the current rule that compensation for elected officials cannot be decreased during their term. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in a statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026.