Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has officially called for a special legislative session, set to start on Nov. 6, the day after the presidential election. LA-Politics.com Editor Jeremy Alford says this session will focus on a proposed tax overhaul to reduce income tax rates while expanding the state’s sales tax structure.
“The real gist of the special session will be this plan to significantly lower income taxes in exchange for a more robust state sales tax structure.”
In addition to tax reforms, Landry’s agenda includes significant changes to the judicial system, juvenile court procedures, vocational education, and property insurance. Alford says by including these additional issues, Landry hopes to secure broader legislation.
“He has engaged in the age-old tradition of horse trading in Baton Rouge, to try to convince people to move their votes, and sometimes that means delivering on topics that are not related to taxes.”
These reforms, Landry argues, would make Louisiana more competitive with states like Florida and Texas, which do not impose income taxes. Alford says any proposed changes passed by the Republican-controlled legislature would require voter approval in March 2025 for a rewrite of Article 7 of the state constitution…
“That’s our article that deals with finances and taxation, and it’s going to be a very lengthy amendment. Much longer than folks are used to seeing.”
This session marks Louisiana’s third special legislative session of the year.
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