DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 560 Original 2017 Regular Session Hunter
Abstract: Authorizes the court grant a legislative continuance or extension on its own motion upon
receiving consent from the member of the legislature.
Present law provides that a member of the legislature and a legislative employee shall have
peremptory grounds for continuance or extension of a criminal case, civil case, or administrative
proceeding.
Present law provides that the peremptory grounds for continuance are available:
(1)Any time between 15 days prior to the original call to order and 15 days following the
adjournment sine die of any legislative session.
(2)Any time between 15 days prior to convening and 15 days following adjournment sine die
of any constitutional convention.
Present law also provides that peremptory grounds are available when a legislator or employee is
engaged in activities in connection with or ordered by: (1) the legislature; (2) any legislative
committee or subcommittee appointed by the president of the Senate or the speaker of the House of
Representatives; (3) any committee or commission appointed by the governor or other person
authorized to make such appointments; or (4) any constitutional convention or commission.
Proposed law retains present law and authorizes the court to grant a legislative continuance or
extension on its own motion upon receiving consent from the member of the legislature.
(Amends R.S. 13:4163(B) and (I))