Legislative Insider Series
Connecting you to the Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana REALTORS® remains your trusted knowledge hub for identifying critical issues that affect you and your business even during COVID-19. This page will be updated often, so check back regularly to stay up-to-date!
2020 Legislative Session Overview: Speaker Pro Tempore Tanner Magee discusses how new legislators are tackling the process and the learning curve to address issues amidst the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
State Budget Status & Future Evolution:
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jerome “Zee” Zeringue
discusses how the state crafts a budget and the adjustments being made during COVID-19.
Louisiana's Tax Policy & You: Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Chairman Bret Allain and House Ways and Means Chairman Stuart Bishop discuss the current tax structure and how it is changing as a result of the economy's climate.
Capital Region Delegation’s Key Initiatives: Representative Edward C. “Ted” James, Chairman of the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee, discusses the main issues facing the Capital Region.
Jefferson & Orleans Delegations' Key Initiatives: Representative Stephanie Hilferty, Vice-Chair of the House Commerce Committee and REALTOR®, discusses the current concerns in the New Orleans area.
SW Louisiana's Key Initiatives: Senator Ronnie Johns, Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection & International Affairs Committee Chair, discusses the legislative issues facing SW Louisiana, which center around hurricane recovery.
Repopulating & Revitalizing SW Louisiana: Sam Jenkins, State Representative and Democratic Caucus Chair, discusses priorities for Southwest Louisiana, which include bringing people back to the Shreveport area with the help of REALTORS®.
2021 Outlook for Capital Region: Representative Paula Davis, House Committee on Commerce Chair and Capital Region Legislative Delegation Chair, prioritizes initiatives for District No. 69 in the 2021 Legislative Session.
NW Louisiana's Priorities in 2021: Senator Barrow Peacock, Judiciary A Committee Chairman, discusses NW Louisiana's key issues for the new year, which include COVID recovery, energizing the economy and more.
Key Takeaways for District No. 7: Senator Troy Carter, Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee Chairman, discusses lessons learned from 2020, which center on resiliency, hope for the future, taking pride in being Louisianians and more.
State Health Issues & SW's Outlook in 2021: Representative Larry Bagley, Health & Welfare Committee Chairman, discusses health issues across the state and gives insight into District 7's key issues, goals and outlook for 2021.
Central Louisiana's Needs & Priorities:
Representative Mike Johnson, Civil Law & Procedure Vice-Chair and House & Governmental Affairs Judiciary, discusses the importance of improving broadband coverage, 2021 budget challenges, hopes for this year and more.
Real Estate Market & Opportunities in 2021: Representative Polly Thomas, House Committee on Commerce and House & Governmental Affairs, discusses the real estate market, fiscal reforms and upcoming opportunities for Jefferson Parish in 2021.
Rural Broadband Expansion & Other District 12 Priorities:
Senator Beth Mizell, President Pro Tempore, Vocational & Technical Committee Vice-Chairman and Women & Children Committee Vice-Chairman, discusses working together to progress.
