Washington Parish Representative Wyble Appointed to House Ways and Means Committee

State Representative John Wyble (R-Franklinton) has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana House Committee on Ways and Means, the state's chief tax-writing committee and one of the most influential panels in the Louisiana Legislature. The appointment was made by Speaker Phillip DeVillier.

The Ways and Means Committee holds jurisdiction over all matters related to taxes and revenue, state bonds, revenue collection, and the comprehensive state capital budget. As a member, Wyble will have a direct hand in shaping Louisiana's tax policy, a responsibility that takes on heightened significance heading into the 2026 Regular Session, where tax reform and fiscal sustainability are expected to be front-and-center.

“This appointment is a tremendous opportunity for Washington Parish,” said Rep. Wyble. “The Ways and Means Committee is where Louisiana's fiscal future gets decided — tax relief, revenue policy, capital investment. Having a seat at that table means I can fight directly for the families and businesses of this district and make sure rural Louisiana isn't left out of the conversation.”

The appointment aligns directly with Wyble's 2026 legislative priorities, including his "Pelican Promise: Zero in Ten Income Tax Freedom Act," legislation that would phase the state's individual income tax to zero over ten years. With Ways and Means jurisdiction over all tax legislation, Wyble's new committee seat places him at the center of the debate over Louisiana's long-term economic competitiveness.

Rep. Wyble also serves on the House Committees on Civil Law and Procedure, Agriculture, and House and Governmental Affairs, and chairs the Legislature's special study committee on LHSAA governance.