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In 2004, Salter was tapped by Democratic [[Governor]] [[Kathleen Blanco]] of [[Lafayette]] as her choice to be the 62nd Speaker of the Louisiana House to succeed [[Charles DeWitt]] of Rapides Parish as presiding officer. He was the first person from his House district ever to be Speaker. Unlike most states, Louisiana's governor recommends a choice for Speaker, and that person is usually chosen by the full chamber.

In 2004, Salter was tapped by Democratic [[Governor]] [[Kathleen Blanco]] of [[Lafayette]] as her choice to be the 62nd Speaker of the Louisiana House to succeed [[Charles DeWitt]] of Rapides Parish as presiding officer. He was the first person from his House district ever to be Speaker. Unlike most states, Louisiana's governor recommends a choice for Speaker, and that person is usually chosen by the full chamber.

Considering his experience in education, Salter served on the House Education Committee and on the key committees which address the budget and financing of state government – Appropriations Committee, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Capital Outlay Committee.<ref name=j.salter{{cite web|url=https://www.ascensionfuneral.com/obituaries/joe-salter|title=Joe Reece Salter obituary|publisher=Ascension Funeral Home, Ascension Parish|accessdate=August 25, 2025}}</ref>

Considering his experience in education, Salter served on the House Education Committee and on the key committees which address the budget and financing of state government – Appropriations Committee, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Capital Outlay Committee.<ref name="Joe Salter's obituary"> [https://www.ascensionfuneral.com/obituaries/joe-salter Joe Salter's obituary], Ascension Funeral Home. August 25, 2025</ref>

Salter's honors included the following:  

Salter's honors included the following: