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House opens 2025 session; new representative sworn, speaker issues special-election proclamations and dozens of ceremonial resolutions adopted
Summary
The Louisiana House convened Feb. 27, 2025, swore in Representative Annie Spell, acknowledged two resignations and issued proclamations for special elections. Members adopted a standing-committee schedule and approved numerous ceremonial resolutions without objection.
The Louisiana House of Representatives opened the 2025 regular session on Feb. 27, 2025, administering the oath of office to Representative Annie Spell and processing formal communications including two resignations and related special-election proclamations.
Why it matters: The chamber completed the routine constitutional and procedural steps needed to begin the session, filled a membership vacancy by oath and set calendar elements that enable committee work and the introduction and referral of hundreds of bills.
Resignations and special-election proclamations: The clerk read letters notifying the House of two resignations. Representative Larry Selders submitted a letter resigning effective 11:59 p.m. March 10 (the transcript records the letter and a proclamation creating a vacancy and fixing qualifying and election dates), and Representative Brock Jared Myers submitted a letter of resignation from District 45 effective 11:59 p.m. March 10. The speaker issued…
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