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.
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