Louisiana State Troopers Association Louisiana State Troopers Association The Louisiana State Troopers Association (LSTA) is a non-profit fraternal police union that is made up primarily of current and retired Louisiana State Troopers. The organization was formed in 1969. Its headquarters are in Baton Rouge, LA. The LSTA is committed to improved pay and benefits; to assuring a better working environment; to providing support when needed; and to increasing the quality of life for its members. It also strives to improve the public services provided by its members to the community. The organization publishes "The Louisiana Trooper" magazine. According to the LSTA website, citizen's donations
President of the Louisiana State Senate holds the power to assign the presiding officer in his absence. During session, the presiding officer controls the flow of debate on the Senate floor, and decides questions of order. The president controls the state senate offices and chamber, determines the physical arrangement and security of the chamber and committee rooms. As a state senator, the president is entitled to participate in debate and to vote. According to Article 4, Section 14, of the Louisiana Constitution, the president is fifth in the gubernatorial line of succession. The President pro tempore is appointed in the same way as the president. The