Louisiana § RS 24:74 - Quorum and vote requirements
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:74 — Quorum and vote requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 24:74. Quorum and vote requirements
In the event of an attack:
(1) Quorum requirements for the legislature shall be suspended, and
(2) Where the affirmative vote of a specified proportion of members for approval of a bill, resolution or other action otherwise would be required, the same proportion of those voting thereon shall be sufficient.
Acts 1963, No. 113, §14.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 24:74
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:74 cover?
Section RS 24:74 ("Quorum and vote requirements") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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