LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS: Provides relative to legislative sessions

This bill formally adopts Joint Rule No. 23, which establishes the schedule and operational limits for regular legislative sessions in Louisiana. It sets the regular session to begin on the second Monday in April and end by June 1, while restricting the introduction of new laws after the tenth day and final passage after May 29. The rule also limits each lawmaker to introducing five non-prefiled bills and requires specific retirement-related bills to be filed much earlier than others. Additionally, it creates a distinction between even-numbered years, which are reserved for general matters, and odd-numbered years, which are primarily for budgeting and tax-related issues, though limited exceptions exist. This legislation will only take effect if a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the legislative session is approved by voters in a future statewide election.