Senator Louie Bernard, R, of Natchitoches has taken his oath of office and his journey into the world of the Louisiana Legislature has begun. Bernard represents the six parishes of District 31 that includes all or parts of Natchitoches, Sabine, Red River, Winn, Grant and Rapides parishes.
Bernard was named co-chair of the Committee on Insurance, which is among the 17 standing committees in the Legislature. The chair is Sen. Kirk Talbot, R-River Ridge.
Republican La. Senate President Page Cortez of Lafayette announced the list of men and women who address issues from taxes to the State budget. Legislative instruments and other matter referred to the insurance committee include casualty, health, life and property insurance and insurance generally except for matters under the jurisdiction of another committee.