Louisiana HB1201 adjusts salaries for statewide elected officials and legislators, setting them as a percentage of public postsecondary education.

Louisiana HB1201 modifies compensation for statewide elected officials and legislators. It sets the governor's annual salary at 35% of the average salary of public postsecondary education presidents from the previous fiscal year. Other statewide elected officials receive 30% of the same average salary. Additionally, these officials are entitled to a monthly housing allowance of $2,500 and a vehicle allowance of $1,000. The bill also adjusts per diem and mileage allowances for legislators, aligning them with federal standards. The changes take effect on January 10, 2028.

Louisiana HB1201 adjusts salaries for statewide elected officials and legislators, setting them as a percentage of public postsecondary education.

Louisiana HB1201 modifies compensation for statewide elected officials and legislators. It sets the governor's annual salary at 35% of the average salary of public postsecondary education presidents from the previous fiscal year. Other statewide elected officials receive 30% of the same average salary. Additionally, these officials are entitled to a monthly housing allowance of $2,500 and a vehicle allowance of $1,000. The bill also adjusts per diem and mileage allowances for legislators, aligning them with federal standards. The changes take effect on January 10, 2028.