La. Const. art. III, § 20
- Constitution
- Constitution of Louisiana
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Only the legislature may suspend a law, and then only by the same vote and, except for gubernatorial veto and time limitations for introduction, according to the same procedures and formalities required for enactment of that law. After the effective date of this constitution, every resolution suspending a law shall fix the period of suspension, which shall not extend beyond the sixtieth day after final adjournment of the next regular session.
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