Brooke Thorington

The Louisiana House passed a number of bills Tuesday that are part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform session. The foundational legislation, HB 1 lowers the personal income tax rate to a flat 3%.

The legislation would require Louisiana school systems to increase pay for teachers and support staff.

The Louisiana House has advanced a pair of bills that would make pay raises permanent for K-12 public school teachers and staff.

Gov. Jeff Landry is receiving some pushback during his special session on tax reform.

Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry is hopeful they will approve changes to the state’s tax code before the session ends next Monday, November 25.

Lawmakers adjourned early Monday after they failed to reach a consensus on what should be taxed, as Gov. Jeff Landry attempts to overhaul the state's tax code.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks as he arrives for a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his campaign promise of no tax on tips, Louisiana lawmakers currently considering sweeping tax reform might have to go back to the drawing board.

The goal of the session is to lower personal and corporate income tax rates and make Louisiana a more attractive place to live and do business. But the decrease in revenue for the state budget means sales taxes on more goods and services must be implemented and or raised.

Time is running short for agreements on the governor's proposed tax reform overhaul .