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
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
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