Louisiana Incentives and Laws

Legislative Session Information

The Louisiana Legislature meets in even-numbered years from the end of March for up to 60 legislative days during a period of 85 days. In odd-numbered years, the legislature meets from the end of April for up to 45 legislative days during a period of 60 days. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within 10 days of transmittal or it becomes law without signature. The governor must act upon legislation transmitted with less than 10 days remaining in session within 20 days of transmittal or it becomes law without signature.