Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 15 > CODE TITLE XXX > Chapter 13-A – Juvenile Jurisdiction Planning and Implementation Act
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 15 > CODE TITLE XXX > Chapter 13-A - Juvenile Jurisdiction Planning and Implementation Act
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Committee membership: Legislators are assigned to specific committees by their party. Seniority, regional balance, and political philosophy are the most prominent factors in the committee assignment process.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- 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.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.