The Legislature has full authority over all legislative, judicial and congressional redistricting.  The Governor has authority to veto any redistricting plan for any reason.  The special session on redistricting will start March 20, 2011.

2010 Census [P.L. 94-171] Summary Files

House and Governmental Affairs Committee

Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee

Resources

Joint Governmental Affairs Committee Redistricting: Workshop &; Meetings

Louisiana Redistricting 2011

New Orleans Times-Picayune

Reports

Louisiana Redistricting: Rules of Engagement in a Nutshell

Headlines

Louisiana redistricting case seen as crucial test of Voting Rights Act

Legislative Black Caucus challenges Louisiana House redistricting plan

Reapportionment and race

La.'s post-census redistricting battle begins

Redrawing legislative districts is a delicate balancing act

Caucus seeks minority representation

N.O. population shifts will affect political districts statewide

Redistricting hearings evoke calls for compact political districts

New Orleans population falls 30% in 10 years