Terms Used In Louisiana Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 5

  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.

Section 5.(A)  Full Term.  Members of the legislature shall take office on the same day as the governor and other officials elected statewide.

(B)  Filling Vacancy.  A person elected to fill the remainder of an unexpired legislative term shall take office within thirty days after the secretary of state promulgates the election returns.