House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends various sections of Louisiana law regarding the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators. The bill establishes that the salary of the governor will be set at 35% of the average salary of the presidents of public postsecondary education systems for the fiscal year prior to the governor taking office, replacing the previous fixed salary of $130,000. Similarly, the salaries of other statewide elected officials will be set at 30% of the average salary of the presidents of public postsecondary education systems, replacing the previous fixed salary of $115,000. Additionally, statewide elected officials, except the governor, will receive a monthly housing allowance of $2,500 and a vehicle allowance of $1,000.

The bill also modifies the compensation structure for members of the legislature, allowing them to receive per diem compensation for up to ten days a month when engaged in official legislative business but not in attendance on the body. Members will be required to file a voucher for this per diem and for mileage allowances related to official activities. The speaker of the House and the president of the Senate will be entitled to the same per diem and allowances as other members of the legislature, rather than a separate per diem for days spent in the state capitol. The changes are set to take effect at noon on January 10, 2028.

Statutes affected:
HB1201 Original: 24:31(A), 24:1(C)(2), 24:502(B), 24:506(B)