House Bill No. [insert number] amends various sections of Louisiana law regarding the compensation of elected officials, specifically focusing on statewide elected officials (excluding the governor) and members of the legislature. The bill introduces a monthly unvouchered housing allowance of $1,000 and a monthly expense allowance of $500 for statewide elected officials. Additionally, it establishes a per diem compensation structure for legislators, allowing them to receive per diem for up to ten days a month when engaged in official legislative business but not in attendance. The bill also mandates that these allowances be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for reimbursement of expenses incurred by members of the legislature, requiring the filing of vouchers for mileage and expense allowances. It specifies that the expense allowance for legislators will also be adjusted for inflation annually. The Legislative Budgetary Control Council is granted the authority to promulgate rules regarding these expenses, ensuring that the adjustments reflect any changes since the last modification. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 10, 2028.

Statutes affected:
HB1201 Original: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:502(B), 24:506(B)
HB1201 Engrossed: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:502(B), 24:506(B)
HB1201 Reengrossed: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:502(B), 24:503(B), 24:506(B)
HB1201 Re-Reengrossed: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:502(B), 24:503(B), 24:506(B)
HB1201 Enrolled: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:503(B), 36:10(B)