Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 13:5984

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.

The commission may utilize existing staff of the legislature, including but not limited to personnel of the legislative fiscal office.  The commission shall submit a written request for approval for specific support and assistance to the presiding officer of the respective house from which the support and assistance is sought.  Support or assistance from the staff of the legislative fiscal office shall be submitted to the presiding officers of both houses.

Acts 2013, No. 268, §1.