JRULE 14

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JRULE 14

Joint Rule No. 14. Allocation and use of space in the Pentagon Barracks

A. In accordance with R.S. 49:150.1, Building A of the Pentagon Barracks is allocated to the House of Representatives, Building D of the Pentagon Barracks is allocated to the Senate; the first floor of Building B of the Pentagon Barracks is allocated to the House of Representatives; the second floor of Building B is allocated to the Senate; the first floor of the south one-half of Building C is allocated to the Senate; and the second floor of the north one-half of Building C is allocated to the House of Representatives.

B. The north one-half of the first floor of Building C shall be for the exclusive use of the lieutenant governor. The second floor of the south one-half of Building C shall be for the exclusive use of the governor.

C. The House of Representatives, the Senate, or any officer or agency thereof shall not make or cause to be made any change in the exterior design, the exterior materials, or the exterior appearance of any building of the Pentagon Barracks or any change in the grounds of the Pentagon Barracks other than appropriate plantings to enhance the structures and the grounds. This Rule shall not prevent ordinary maintenance or repairs to the buildings which do not involve a change of exterior design, of exterior materials, or in the outward appearance of the buildings.

D. Other than motor vehicles belonging to the Division of State Buildings, no motor vehicle shall be allowed on the courtyard grounds of Pentagon Barracks without the express written authorization of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. Prior to the issuance of such authorization, the Speaker and President shall consider whether or not it is necessary for the vehicle to have access to the grounds and how much damage the vehicle may cause.

HCR 189, 1983; HCR 2, Ex. Sess., 1984; HCR 198, 1991; SCR 7, 2004 1 st Ex. Sess.