Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
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since January 8, 2024 | |
Appointer | Louisiana House of Representatives |
Term length | Four years |
Inaugural holder | Pierre Bauchet St. Martin |
Formation | 1812 |
Succession | 6th |
The Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the Louisiana House of Representatives, the lower house of the Louisiana State Legislature. The speaker serves as the leader and head of the Louisiana House. The speaker is traditionally suggested by the Governor of Louisiana. The speaker's counterpart in the State Senate is the President of the Senate, currently Republican Cameron Henry.