House OKs constitutional convention

A bill calling for a constitutional convention, a key part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s agenda, passed the House floor in a 75-27 Tuesday after a lengthy debate and various amendments. Supporters said the aim would be to move provisions of the current constitution into statute, making it easier to change some of them in future legislative sessions. Under the bill, some articles and provisions in th...

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