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Louisiana 2011 ballot measures
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 Louisiana's 2011 elections: • Governor • Attorney General • Secretary of State • Other executive offices • State Senate • State House • Ballot measures |
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Six measures appeared on the 2011 statewide ballot in Louisiana.
- 5 measures appeared on the October 22 ballot, while 1 appeared on the November 19 ballot.
- A total of 4 were approved and 2 were defeated.
- All measures were legislatively-referred constitutional amendments.
The 2011 legislative session began April 25 and convened on June 23. Of the approximately 31 proposals, a total of six were certified for the ballot.[1]
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On the ballot
October 22:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | Amendment 1 | State budgets | Would redirect Tobacco Settlement Proceeds to the TOPS program | 
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| LRCA | Amendment 2 | State budgets | Would allow a minimum of 10% of nonrecurring revenue be applied toward the state retirement systems |
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| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Health care | Creates the Patient's Compensation Fund, for the use, benefit, and protection of medical malpractice claimants |
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| LRCA | Amendment 4 | State budgets | Provides for deposits and interruption of mineral revenue deposits to the Budget Stabilization Fund | 
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| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Taxes | Would allow for collectors to offer the property for sale with no minimum required bid |
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November 19:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Would prohibit levying new taxes or fees upon the sale or transfer of immovable property |
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Local ballot measures
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2011
None were identified. Read about local Louisiana news here.
See also
Articles
External links
- Louisiana Constitutional Amendments: 2000 to Present
- 2011 Amendments: October Primary and November General Election
- League of Women Voters of Louisiana - Voter Guide 2011 Louisiana constitutional amendments
- Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana - Guide to the 2011 Constitutional Amendments
Additional reading
- The Town Talk,"Louisiana proposals aimed at making tobacco tax permanent, shifting funding for TOPS," October 19, 2011
- The Times-Picayune,"Louisiana voters will weigh in 5 changes proposed for state Constitution," October 8, 2011
- DailyComet.com,"La. voters to consider six amendments," September 11, 2011
- Associated Press,"Weary lawmakers return for Louisiana regular session," April 25, 2010
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