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LA SCR31
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Louisiana Supreme Court to add a one-hour legislative process course to the annual continuing legal education (CLE) requirement for attorneys
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Required course topics would include how a bill becomes law in Louisiana, construction and interpretation of the Louisiana Constitution and statutes, and differences between bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative instruments
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Course would also cover basic training on the interaction between state, local, and federal laws
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Resolution is non-binding and expresses legislative intent rather than creating a mandate; the Supreme Court has authority over attorney licensing and CLE requirements
Legislative Description
Requests the Supreme Court of Louisiana to require attorneys to complete a one-hour course on the legislative process as a part of the annual continuing legal education requirement.
ATTORNEYS
Last Action
Involuntarily deferred in committee.
5/29/2025