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Louisiana Legislative Session Primer.

Fiscal Session

Regular Session • Even Years • Anything Goes

Veto Session • Constitutionally Required • 40 days post adjournment unless Legislature says NO • All Vetoed Bills • No more than 5 Days

Special Session • Called by Governor OR Legislature • Limited to Items in the Call • 7 Day Warning • Length Set in Call

• In OddYears • Money Related, or is it • 5 Bills per Legislator • 45 out of 60 Days

• Still have Budget • 60 out of 85 Days

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