Louisiana § RS 24:9 - Rules of procedure
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:9 — Rules of procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 24:9. Rules of procedure
Each house shall determine the rules of its procedure, not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution. The said rules of procedure in effect for the 1972 regular session, as amended or changed, shall henceforth be effective and shall govern each successive house and its committees between and during all sessions of the legislature and the effectiveness of such rules shall not terminate at the end of one session or at the end of any four year term of the members of the respective houses; provided, however, that such rules of procedure may be amended, revised, or repealed in whole or in part, in accordance with said rules adopted by the respective houses.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 85, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 24:9
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 24:9 cover?
Section RS 24:9 ("Rules of procedure") 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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