June 2, 2015
Capitol Beat

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2015-06-2
Duration: 00:01:45
Subjects: Politics | Government | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 2015 | United States. Constitution
Contributors:
- Connelly, Kelly Host
- Garofalo, Ray Speaker
- Diamond, Ray Speaker
- Peterson, Karen Carter Speaker
Description
This episode of the series “Capitol Beat” from June 2, 2015, features State Representative Ray Garofalo and Southern University Law Professor Ray Diamond testifying before the Senate Judiciary B Committee on Garafalo’s bill calling for a constitutional convention of the states to amend the U.S. Constitution in three areas, requiring a balanced budget, limiting the power of the federal government, and imposing term limits on federal officials. It also includes State Senator Karen Carter Peterson arguing that the Louisiana Legislature needs to address the state’s problems first. Host: Kelly Connelly