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LouisianaHB 12012026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Sponsored By: John R. Illg Jr. (Republican)

Became Law

Senate and Governmental AffairsHouse and Governmental Affairs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Louisiana lawmakers get inflation-linked expense help

Beginning at noon January 10, 2028, Louisiana lawmakers get a $500 monthly expense allowance, paid through a payment warrant. They can also receive up to $1,000 monthly for maintaining a capital-city home, with itemized expenses submitted to their house’s chief clerical officer. The Legislative Budgetary Control Council can set reimbursement rules, including an annual choice between an expense allowance and a federally tax-compliant reimbursement plan. Both monthly amounts adjust each January 1 in whole $100 steps, based on inflation since their last change. Adjustments use the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. city average.

Louisiana statewide officials get pay and allowances

Beginning at noon January 10, 2028, Louisiana statewide elected officials other than the governor receive a $115,000 yearly salary. They also get $1,000 monthly to rent or lease a capital-city home and a $500 monthly expense allowance. Salary and allowances are paid on the official’s payment warrant; neither allowance requires expense vouchers. The expense allowance adjusts each January 1 in whole $100 steps, based on inflation since its last change. Adjustments use the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. city average.

Louisiana lawmakers face daily payment limits

Beginning at noon January 10, 2028, Louisiana lawmakers’ daily pay matches the federal tax deduction rate for state-capital attendance. Official legislative work without attending their legislative body qualifies for daily payments on no more than 10 days per month. Each such day requires a voucher filed with and approved by the house’s presiding officer.

Louisiana lawmakers get broader, capped mileage payments

Beginning at noon January 10, 2028, Louisiana lawmakers can claim mileage for official meetings and activities between legislative sessions. Coverage extends beyond legislative committee meetings and pays for actual travel to and from qualifying events. Claims are limited to 10 days per month and require a voucher for each meeting or activity. Vouchers go to the presiding officer. The legislature or either house can exclude specific committees, meetings, or activities from mileage payments by resolution.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John R. Illg Jr.

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Eddie J. Lambert

    Republican • Senate

  • Gary Carter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kirk Talbot

    Republican • Senate

  • Regina Barrow

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 76

House vote • 5/29/2026

Read by title, roll called, yeas 62, nays 35, Senate amendments concurred in.

Yes: 62 • No: 35

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 26 yeas and 1 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

Yes: 26 • No: 1

House vote • 5/11/2026

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 53, nays 36. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

Yes: 53 • No: 36

House vote • 5/5/2026

Reported with amendments

Yes: 18 • No: 4

House vote • 4/23/2026

Reported favorably

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Becomes Act No. 954 without the Governor's signature.

    6/23/2026House

  2. Effective date: 01/10/2028.

    6/23/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate.

    6/1/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor for executive approval.

    6/1/2026House

  5. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

    5/31/2026House

  6. Read by title, roll called, yeas 62, nays 35, Senate amendments concurred in.

    5/29/2026House

  7. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

    5/28/2026Senate

  8. Called from the Calendar.

    5/28/2026Senate

  9. Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 26 yeas and 1 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.

    5/28/2026Senate

  10. Received from the Senate with amendments.

    5/28/2026House

  11. Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.

    5/28/2026House

  12. Rules suspended. Reported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

    5/27/2026Senate

  13. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

    5/27/2026Senate

  14. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

    5/13/2026Senate

  15. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

    5/12/2026Senate

  16. Called from the calendar.

    5/11/2026House

  17. Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 53, nays 36. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

    5/11/2026House

  18. Read by title, returned to the calendar.

    5/7/2026House

  19. Notice given.

    5/7/2026House

  20. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.

    5/7/2026House

  21. Read by title, amended, ordered reengrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

    5/6/2026House

  22. Scheduled for floor debate on 05/07/2026.

    5/6/2026House

  23. Reported with amendments (18-4).

    5/5/2026House

  24. Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

    4/27/2026House

  25. Reported favorably (9-0).

    4/23/2026House

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