Louisiana State | Senate

Senators Carter, Bouie, and Price work together on a Senate resolution.

Senator Hewitt meets with colleagues about upcoming legislation.

Senators gather to hear the latest updates from President Cortez.

Senator Jackson meets with a colleague about a conference report.

Senators Talbot, Luneau, and Bernard discuss the latest amendments to a bill.

Senator Smith gathers with colleagues in the final days of the legislative session.

Senator Boudreaux reads the latest version of a bill.

President Cortez hears from senators before the Senate convenes.

Senators Allain and Reese look over legislation.

Senator Fesi meets with colleagues before the Senate convenes.

Senators Bouie, Tarver, and Boudreaux discuss upcoming legislation.

2022 2nd Extraordinary Session

Adjourned SINE DIE

2022 Regular Session

Adjourned SINE DIE

Regular Session Information

Senate President Welcomes You

Senate President
Patrick Page Cortez

Welcome to the Louisiana Senate's official website. It is an honor and my privilege to serve as Louisiana Senate President. It is my hope that you will use this website as a tool to stay up to date with the Louisiana State Senate including current news, issues, and events here at the State Capitol.

The Louisiana Senate is comprised of 39 senators who are committed to their constituents and to making Louisiana a better place to live. The members of the Louisiana Senate believe that it is important that we make every effort to ensure the citizens of Louisiana are able to participate in the work of our state government and stay informed about important issues facing our state. We are here to serve you and encourage you to share your ideas and suggestions. Thank you for your interest in the legislative process and helping us to improve our great state of Louisiana.

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SENATE OFFICERS

President Pro Tempore
Senator Beth Mizell

Secretary
Yolanda J. Dixon

Parliamentarian
Senator Fred Mills

Sergeant At Arms
John Keller

Senator President Page Cortez Announces New Committee Assignments
(7/1/2022)

Statement from President Cortez and Speaker Schexnayder
(6/10/2022)

Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate
(6/6/2022)

2022 1st E.S. Senate Veto Tally Results
(3/28/2022)

Committee Attorney - Retirement Committee
(3/15/2022)

Senior Budget Analyst Announcement
(2/22/2022)

Legislature to begin first day of redistricting session
(2/1/2022)

LYAC Accepting Applications for 2022-2023 Membership
(1/26/2022)

La Lawmakers Weigh-in on Proposal to Add COVID-19 Vaccines to List of Required Immunizations for School
(12/06/2021)

Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight Holds First Meeting
(12/06/2021)

Senate Legislative Services Employment Opportunity
(11/19/2021)

Louisiana Legislature To Hold Public Forums On Redistricting
(10/08/2021)

Senate Legislative Services Staff Employment Opportunities
(9/28/2021)

LA Legislative Sportsman's Caucus Recognizes the 49th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day
(9/24/2021)

President Cortez statement on death of the Honorable John D. Saunders
(9/13/2021)

Senate District 27 Proclamation
(7/23/2021)

Constitutionally Mandated Veto Session to Begin July 20
(7/16/2021)

2021 R.S. Senate Veto Ballot Results.
(7/16/2021)

Legislative leadership speaks on passing of former Governor Edwin Edwards.
(7/12/2021)

Veto Session Statement from Senate President Cortez
(7/1/2021)

Appointees Confirmed by the Louisiana Senate
(6/10/2021)

Senate President Appointments
(6/10/2021)

Senate President Appointments
(6/09/2021)

President Cortez makes Senate Committee Appointments.
(05/13/2021)

Louisiana State Senate Advances First Bill in Sales Tax Streamlining Package.
(05/12/2021)

State Senate's District 7 Proclamation.
(04/28/2021)

Legislative Leadership to Hold Press Conference on HB-1, the State Operating Budget.
(04/28/2021)

Louisiana Senate Advances College Campus and University Oversight Measures.
(04/28/2021)

Louisiana Legislature Begins Day One of the 2021 Regular Session
(04/12/2021)

Senate Promulgation on IEB Scope Change Item
(01/21/2021)

Legislative Youth Advisory Council Accepting Applications for 2021-2022 Membership
(02/02/2021)

Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Former State Representative Carter
(01/21/2021)

Emergency Election Vote Tabulation
(01/21/2021)

Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Congressman-Elect Luke J. Letlow
(12/30/2020)

Senate President Cortez's Statement Re: Former State Senator Adam John Tassin, Jr., MD
(13/26/2020)

2020 2nd Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results
(12/1/2020)

Louisiana State Legislature Calls Special Session
(9/21/2020)

Emergency Election Vote Tabulation
(9/8/2020)

2020 1st Extraordinary Session Senate Veto Ballot Results
(8/5/2020)

School Reopening Guidelines and Resources from the State Department of Education
(6/25/2020)

Louisiana Fallen Heroes

Corona Virus Information

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