La. Const. art. IV, § 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of Louisiana
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
When a statewide elected official transmits to the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives a written declaration of his inability to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, the person who would succeed to the office when a vacancy occurs shall assume the powers and duties of the office as acting official.
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