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◆ Mixed look for McMakin

Short on details, calls for Louisiana constitutional convention look like longshots

McMakin’s proposal sets a delegate-selection schedule and a target date for a new constitution to take effect.

Short on details, calls for Louisiana constitutional convention look like longshots
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Two Louisiana House bills to convene a constitutional convention advanced in committee, though neither specifies what a new constitution would contain. Former lawmaker Woody Jenkins said the proposals lack the public input and transparency needed to build trust.

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Louisiana state representative and author of a constitutional convention bill

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ALSO MENTIONED  Kyle Green, Louisiana state representative and author of a constitutional convention bill; Jeff Landry, Louisiana governor who previously urged lawmakers to establish a constitutional convention process; Woody Jenkins, Former Louisiana state lawmaker and critic of the convention proposals

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