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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	District office setup or member expense reimbursement
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Public records
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Caucus/Delegations
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Security Personnel
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	Ethics/conflicts of interest, campaign finance, anti-sexual harassment policies, public records retention/responding to public records requests
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Emerging substantive issues ("hot topics")
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	District office setup or member expense reimbursement
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Ethics and Sexual Harassment training is done later, after they are sworn in. This orientation is usually done before they are sworn in.
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Security Personnel
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	Ethics, Sexual Harassment, Chairman/Vice Chairman training usually done yearly.

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is President a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Speaker?	Yes	one
House of Representatives	How is the Speaker selected and by whom?	Elected	elected from House membership
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Speaker?	Open-ended response	4 years - same as term of all members of the House
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Speaker?	Open-ended response	Making committee assignments; presiding over session
House of Representatives	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
House of Representatives	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	one
House of Representatives	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected from House membership
House of Representatives	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	4 year terms
House of Representatives	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Presiding over session when the Speaker is out of the chamber; assisting the speaker in other matters
House of Representatives	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	No
House of Representatives	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	No

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	They first appeared in a newspaper, but the origins of the caucuses are unknown. More recent ones were established by resolutions.
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	Yes
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	yes, based upon regions of the state and other shared interests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	Their own rules
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	Yes
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	No
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	We have Rural, Areas or parishes of the state specific, Women's Caucus, and Black Caucus etc.

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for Louisiana

The current standing of every Louisiana record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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