La. Const. art. VII, § 2.1
- Constitution
- Constitution of Louisiana
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
(A) Any new fee or civil fine or increase in an existing fee or civil fine imposed or assessed by the state or any board, department, or agency of the state shall require the enactment of a law by a two-thirds vote of the elected members of each house of the legislature. (B) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any department which is constitutionally created and headed by an officer who is elected by majority vote of the electorate of the state. Added by Acts 1995, No. 1324, §1, approved Oct. 21, 1995, eff. Nov. 23, 1995.
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