House Concurrent Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Green, proposes the adoption of Joint Rule No. 23, which outlines the procedures for legislative sessions in Louisiana. The resolution stipulates that the legislature will convene annually for a regular session starting on the second Monday in April and concluding no later than June 1st. It establishes that no new legislation intended to have the effect of law can be introduced after the tenth calendar day of the session, and that no bills, except those proposing a suspension of law, can be considered for final passage after May 29th unless a two-thirds majority vote is achieved. Additionally, it limits members to introducing no more than five bills that were not prefiled.

The resolution further differentiates between even-numbered and odd-numbered year sessions. In even-numbered years, the sessions are general in nature, prohibiting the introduction or enactment of new taxes or changes to tax laws. Conversely, odd-numbered year sessions have stricter limitations on legislative matters, including budget appropriations and tax legislation, unless specific conditions are met. The resolution also mandates an organizational session for newly elected members to take office and organize the legislature, during which no new laws can be introduced. The resolution will take effect only if a proposed amendment to Article III of the Louisiana Constitution is adopted in a statewide election.