2009 UPDATES
SENATE
Senate General Information
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Senate Demographics
Senators |
39 of 39 |
100% |
| Democrats |
23 |
59% |
| Republicans |
16 |
41% |
| Minorities |
8 |
21% |
| Women |
8 |
21% |
Changes in Senate Membership
Sen. Norby Chabert was elected on August 29, 2009, to replace Reggie Dupre for District 20. Committees: Vocational & Technical Education (Chair), Judiciary B, Governmental Affairs, Coastal Restoration & Flood Control, Insurance, & National Resources
| Sen. Claitor was elected on April 4, 2009, to replace BIll Cassidy. |
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Dan Claitor (R)
District 16 |
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: |
7520 Perkins Road #170
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-0206
(225) 765-0207
claitord@legis.state.la.us |
Occupation:
DOB:
Staff:
Committees: |
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Attorney
Sharon Hattier
Judiciary C; Local & Municipal; & Retirement |
| Sen. Guillory was elected on May 2, 2009, to replace Sen. Donald Cravins Jr. |
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Elbert Lee Guillory (D)
District 24 |
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: |
633 East Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 943-2457
(337) 943-2459
guillorye@legis.state.la.us |
Occupation:
DOB:
Staff:
Committees: |
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Legislator
6/24/44
Leslie LaCroix
Judiciary C; Local and Municipal
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House General Information
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House Demographics
Representatives |
105 of 105 |
100% |
| Democrats |
52 |
50% |
| Republicans |
50 |
48% |
| Independents |
2 |
2% |
| No Party |
1 |
1% |
| Minorities |
21 |
20% |
| Women |
15 |
14% |
| Rep. Brossett was elected on May 2, 2009. |
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Jared Brossett (D)
District 97 |
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: |
brossettj@legis.state.la.us
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Occupation:
DOB:
Staff:
Committees: |
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Management Consultant
Commerce; Insuance; & Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs
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| Rep. Thierry was elected on August 29, 2009 |
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Ledricka Johnson Thierry (D)
District 40 |
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: |
8202 Hwy 182
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4733
(337) 942-4734
ledricka@ledrickajthierry.com |
Occupation:
DOB:
Staff:
Committees: |
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Attorney
9/23/78
Kristina M. Edwards
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CHANGES IN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
| Committee |
Position |
Name |
Page |
| Senate Select Committee on Coastal Restoration & Flood Control |
Member |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
| Senate Finance |
Member |
Gerald Long |
S-8, 14 |
| Senate Finance |
Interim Member |
Dan Claitor |
14 |
| Senate Governmental Affairs |
Interim Member |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
| Senate Governmental Affairs |
Interim Member |
Dan Claitor |
14 |
| Senate Governmental Affairs |
Interim Member |
David Heitmeier |
S-7, 14 |
| Senate Insurance |
Member |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
| Senate Judiciary A |
Member |
Rob Marionneaux |
S-8, 14 |
| Senate Judiciary B |
Member |
Lydia Jackson |
S-7, 14 |
| Senate Judiciary B |
Member |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
| Senate Judiciary C |
Member |
Dan Claitor |
14 |
| Senate Local & Municipal |
Member |
Dan Claitor |
14 |
| Senate Natural Resources |
Chair |
Nick Gautreaux |
S-6, 14 |
| Senate Natural Resources |
Member |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
| Senate Retirement |
Vice-Chair |
Elbert Guillory |
14 |
| Senate Retirement |
Member |
Dan Claitor |
14 |
| Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs |
Member |
Jean-Paul "JP" Morrell |
S-9, 14 |
| Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs |
Member |
Nick Gautreaux |
S-6, 14 |
| Senate Select Committee on Vocational & Technical Education |
Chair |
Norby Chabert |
14 |
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Changes in PSC Membership
Page 81
| Commissioner Holloway was elected on April 4, 2009, to replace Pat Manuel. |
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Clyde Holloway (R)
District 4 |
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: |
P.O. Box 928
Eunice, LA 70760
(337) 457-7395
(337) 457-7401
joannd@lpsc.org |
2009 CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES
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Statewide Elected Officials |
| Governor's Office |
| Woods, Tammy |
Asst. Chief of Staff |
Page 70 |
| Phone: |
(225) 342-6202 |
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State Departments |
| Louisiana Public Service Commission |
| Gonzales, Eve |
Acting Secretary |
Page 91 |
U.S. Representatives |
| Congressman Steve Scalise |
| Metairie Office |
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Page 79 |
| Phone: |
(504) 837-1259 |
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| Fax: |
(504) 837-4239 |
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| Address: |
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Metairie, LA 70005 |
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2009 CALENDAR CORRECTIONS
6. Note: In odd-numbered years, legislators may file no more than five bills each after the pre-filing deadline, which are local, special, or FISCAL in nature. |
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