Louisiana Revised Statutes 24:505 – President of the Senate; president pro tempore
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 24:505
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
The president of the Senate and the president pro tempore of the Senate shall be elected from among the membership of the Senate by the membership thereof in accordance with the rules of the Senate governing the election of the president and president pro tempore.
Added by Acts 1975, No. 605, §1, eff. May 10, 1976.