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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Louisiana.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2026

See also: Louisiana 2026 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment AmendmentHomestead tax exemptions; Property tax exemptionsRaise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000


April 18

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

LRCA

Allow Parishes to Exempt Business Inventory from Property Taxation AmendmentLocal government finance and taxes; Property tax exemptionsAllow parishes to exempt business inventory from property taxes

LRCA

Increase Judicial Retirement Age to 75 Years AmendmentAge limits for officialsIncrease the judicial retirement age from 70 to 75

LRCA

Legislative Authority to Add or Remove Unclassified Civil Service Positions AmendmentState legislative authority; Civil serviceAllow the legislature to add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified civil service

LRCA

Repeal Certain Funds and Dedicate Revenues to Teachers' Retirement System AmendmentRestricted-use funds; Public employee retirement funds; Public school teachers and staffRepeal the three education revenue funds and apply that money to the Teachers' Retirement System

LRCA

St. George Community School System Authority AmendmentPublic education governance; Local government organizationAdd the St. George Community School System to the list of school systems that are regarded and treated as parishes for purposes of operating a school system

2025

See also: Louisiana 2025 ballot measures

March 29

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial authority; State judiciary structure; State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to establish trial courts with limited or specialized jurisdiction, such as business courts, through a two-thirds vote
Defeatedd

221,355 (35%)

412,108 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Severance taxes; Income taxes; Public school teachers and staff; State legislative vote requirements; Property taxes; Sales taxes; Property tax exemptions; Budget stabilization funds; Revenue and spending limits; Restricted-use funds; Public education funding; Public employee retirement fundsRevise state constitutional provisions governing tax policy and various state funds
Defeatedd

224,109 (35%)

410,107 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Criminal sentencing; State legislative authority; Juvenile criminal justiceProvide the state legislature with the authority to determine in state law which crimes can result in a juvenile being tried as an adult; removes list of crimes currently in the state constitution for which juveniles can be tried as adults
Defeatedd

212,343 (34%)

419,392 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judicial selectionProvide that judicial vacancies should be filled by calling a special election at the earliest available date pursuant to state law, rather than current law, which provides for calling a special election within twelve months after the day the vacancy occurs
Defeatedd

229,620 (36%)

401,524 (64%)

2024

See also: Louisiana 2024 ballot measures

December 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Ethics rules and commissions; State judiciaryAdd five more members to the judiciary commission and provide that the commission is responsible for investigating and recommending disciplinary actions, among other changes

Approveda

176,864 (53%)

155,252 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessionsProhibit the consideration of a conference committee report or Senate amendments on an appropriations bill until 48 hours after the bill and a summary of the proposed changes have been distributed to all legislators

Approveda

219,103 (66%)

112,938 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessions; State legislative authorityAllow the legislature to extend its regular session by two-day increments, up to a maximum of six days, in order to pass a bill appropriating money

Approveda

191,729 (58%)

140,452 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property; TaxesAuthorize the legislature to provide for property tax sales in state law

Approveda

180,856 (55%)

150,423 (45%)


November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Outer Continental Shelf Revenues for Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund AmendmentEnvironment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; EnergyRequire the state's federal revenue from Outer Continental Shelf renewable energy production to be deposited in the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund

Approveda

1,367,876 (73%)

503,275 (27%)

2023

See also: Louisiana 2023 ballot measures

November 18

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive powers and duties; State legislative authorityProvide that the legislature may consider vetoed bills during a regular or extraordinary session rather than convening a separate veto session; clarify that the governor's deadline to act on a bill is based on the legislative session in which the bill was passed

Approveda

387,207 (61%)

247,266 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRepeals constitutional provisions establishing various state funds that are now inactive and transfers remaining money in the funds to the state general fund

Approveda

346,766 (55%)

287,211 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Taxes; PropertyAuthorizes local governments to provide an additional property tax exemption of up to $2,500 for first responders including fire fighters, emergency medical service personnel, emergency response dispatchers, peace officers, police officers, and sheriffs.

Approveda

338,823 (53%)

300,477 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllows the state legislature, through a two-thirds supermajority vote, to use up to $250 million of funds in the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund to alleviate a budget deficit
Defeatedd

278,009 (44%)

353,622 (56%)


October 14

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Campaign financeProhibit state and local governments from using funds, goods, and services donated by foreign governments or nongovernmental (private) sources for the purpose of conducting elections

Approveda

734,324 (73%)

277,564 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Constitutional rights; Religion-related policyProvide in the Louisiana Constitution that "the freedom to worship in a church or other place of worship is a fundamental right that is worthy of the highest order of protection"

Approveda

805,676 (79%)

211,621 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public employee retirement fundsRequire a minimum of 25% of nonrecurring state revenue to be applied to the balance of the unfunded liability of the state retirement system

Approveda

559,540 (56%)

436,717 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes; Housing; PropertyProhibit a nonprofit organization from receiving a property tax exemption when residential property is in disrepair and dangerous to the public's health or safety

Approveda

661,332 (66%)

340,632 (34%)

2022

See also: Louisiana 2022 ballot measures

December 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Citizenship voting requirementsProhibit the state and local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote

Approveda

314,678 (73%)

113,808 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Civil serviceAmend the constitution to require senate confirmation of State Civil Service Commission appointees

Approveda

300,635 (71%)

123,250 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Law enforcement; Civil serviceAmend the constitution to require senate confirmation of State Police Commission appointees

Approveda

305,007 (72%)

118,538 (28%)


November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIncrease the portion of certain state funds that can be invested in equities from 35% to 65%
Defeatedd

475,019 (36%)

848,366 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Veterans policy; Property; TaxesExpand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans with a service-related disability

Approveda

973,937 (73%)

361,378 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Civil serviceAllow classified and civil service employees to publicly support the election campaigns of individuals in their immediate family when off duty
Defeatedd

434,549 (33%)

890,055 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Utility policy; WaterAllow local governments to waive water charges for customers when damages are not caused by the customer

Approveda

994,361 (75%)

332,306 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 5TaxesProvide that property tax rates can be increased by a two-thirds vote of a taxing authority up to the maximum rate allowed by the constitution
Defeatedd

554,257 (43%)

740,006 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property; TaxesLimit the increase in the assessed value of residential property in Orleans Parish to 10% of the property's assessed value
Defeatedd

636,105 (50%)

643,076 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Constitutional wording changesRepeal language allowing involuntary servitude as criminal punishments
Defeatedd

508,852 (39%)

790,787 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Property; TaxesRemove the annual income recertification requirement to receive special assessment property tax rates for homeowners that are permanently and totally disabled

Approveda

717,702 (55%)

593,863 (45%)

2021

See also: Louisiana 2021 ballot measures

November 13

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesCreates the State and Local Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission to provide streamlined electronic filing and remittance of all sales and use taxes
Defeatedd

199,285 (48%)

214,429 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesDecreases the maximum individual income tax rate from 6% to 4.75% for tax years beginning in 2022

Approveda

223,263 (54%)

189,970 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 3TaxesAllows levee districts created after 2006 to levy a property tax limit of up to five mills ($5 per $1,000 of assessed value) without voter approval in levee districts where a majority of voters approve the 2021 constitutional amendment
Defeatedd

172,542 (42%)

237,600 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIncreases the amount of funds (from 5% to 10%) that can be redirected to a purpose other than what was originally provided for by law or as stated in the constitution during a projected budget deficit
Defeatedd

112,927 (28%)

294,370 (72%)

2020

See also: Louisiana 2020 ballot measures

December 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Higher education governanceAllows the governor to appoint an at-large member to the board of supervisors for the University of Louisiana System from out-of-state
Defeatedd

118,651 (24%)

385,647 (76%)


November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Abortion policyStates that there is no right to abortion or abortion funding in the state constitution

Approveda

1,274,167 (62%)

779,005 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Fossil fuel energy; Mineral resources; Property taxes; EnergyAllows the presence or production of oil or gas to be taken into account when assessing the fair market value of an oil or gas well for ad valorem property tax purposes

Approveda

1,158,766 (58%)

827,516 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Budget stabilization fundsAllows the Louisiana State Legislature, through a two-thirds vote in each chamber, to use up to one-third of the revenue in the Budget Stabilization Fund to cover the state's costs associated with a federally-declared disaster

Approveda

1,097,196 (55%)

885,304 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeChanges the state's expenditures limit growth formula
Defeatedd

856,559 (44%)

1,079,618 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property; TaxesAuthorizes a property tax exemption for property that is subject to an agreement with local government; allows certain property owners to make payments instead of paying property taxes
Defeatedd

727,372 (37%)

1,221,254 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesIncreases the income limit from $50,000 to $100,000 for those who qualify for the special assessment level for residential property receiving the homestead exemption

Approveda

1,225,682 (62%)

746,021 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State and local government budgets, spending, and financeCreates the Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund and allocates investment revenue to the general fund

Approveda

1,267,414 (64%)

702,930 (36%)

2019

See also: Louisiana 2019 ballot measures

October 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Taxes; PropertyThe Louisiana Property Tax Exemption for Stored Materials Routed for Outer Continental Shelf Amendment is on the ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on October 12, 2019.
Defeatedd

575,542 (47%)

642,508 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Higher education fundingThe Louisiana Education Excellence Fund Uses Amendment is on the ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on October 12, 2019.

Approveda

612,257 (50%)

602,745 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative powers and rulemakingThe Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals Jurisdiction Amendment is on the ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on October 12, 2019.

Approveda

700,217 (58%)

509,530 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes; Property; HousingThe Louisiana New Orleans Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Amendment is on the ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on October 12, 2019.
Defeatedd

442,998 (37%)

770,395 (63%)

2018

See also: Louisiana 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative electionsProhibits convicted felons from running for office for five years

Approveda

1,090,500 (75%)

370,085 (25%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Criminal trials; Jury rulesRequires a unanimous jury verdict for felony trials

Approveda

938,182 (64%)

519,731 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 3County and municipal governanceAllows political subdivisions to exchange public equipment and personnel

Approveda

791,714 (56%)

621,198 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Law enforcement; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; TransportationEnds the dedication of revenue from the Transportation Trust Fund to state police

Approveda

792,972 (56%)

624,691 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property; TaxesAllows special assessments for certain homes in trusts

Approveda

1,013,722 (72%)

403,989 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property; TaxesProvides for a phase-in of certain property tax increases due to reappraisal

Approveda

809,381 (58%)

596,950 (42%)

2017

See also: Louisiana 2017 ballot measures

October 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Taxes

Approveda

266,133 (66%)

139,549 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes

Approveda

272,042 (67%)

131,704 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

213,433 (53%)

188,263 (47%)

2016

See also: Louisiana 2016 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Local government officials and elections

Approveda

1,330,230 (73%)

501,604 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Higher education governance; State legislative authority; Administrative powers and rulemaking
Defeatedd

783,077 (43%)

1,040,899 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Taxes
Defeatedd

790,440 (44%)

1,009,725 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes

Approveda

1,298,339 (72%)

509,995 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

949,805 (54%)

822,079 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

743,238 (42%)

1,019,120 (58%)

2015

See also: Louisiana 2015 ballot measures

October 24

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

LRCA

Amendment 2Banking policy; Transportation

Approveda

528,863 (53%)

471,636 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative processes and sessions
Defeatedd

452,260 (46%)

537,391 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes; PropertyThe measure provided that property and land within Louisiana owned by states and local governments other than Louisiana and its political subdivisions do not receive the public property exemption from ad valorem property taxation.

Approveda

509,647 (51%)

481,488 (49%)

2014

See also: Louisiana 2014 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Healthcare facility fundingThe Louisiana Medical Assistance Trust Fund, Amendment 1 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The amendment gave constitutional protection to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund. It forbade the legislature from raiding the trust fund to use funds for other budgetary purposes. The measure also set a baseline compensation rate for nursing homes, pharmacies and intermediate-care facilities that pay provider fees.

Approveda

777,310 (56%)

606,983 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Property

Approveda

714,134 (54%)

600,487 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 11State executive branch structure
Defeatedd

392,849 (30%)

924,413 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Administrative organization
Defeatedd

538,717 (41%)

771,415 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Property
Defeatedd

529,163 (41%)

775,434 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 14State legislative processes and sessions
Defeatedd

538,241 (41%)

762,210 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Healthcare; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

771,253 (56%)

600,705 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Local government finance and taxes
Defeatedd

478,527 (36%)

858,112 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Transportation; Banking policy; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance
Defeatedd

429,927 (32%)

895,069 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Age limits for officialsThe Louisiana Mandatory Judicial Retirement Age, Amendment 5 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was defeated. The measure would have eliminated all mandatory age-based retirement requirements for state judges.
Defeatedd

562,780 (42%)

783,402 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesThe Louisiana Orleans Parish Tax for Fire and Police Protection, Amendment 6 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure authorized Orleans Parish to increase the annual ad valorem tax levied for fire and police protection and required that the revenue from the fire and police millages be used for fire and police protection service enhancements. It did this by raising the special millage caps for police and fire protection from five to ten mills. The measure also required a separate vote on the increase by constituents of Orleans Parish.

Approveda

672,431 (51%)

642,097 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Property; Veterans policy; Taxes

Approveda

993,425 (74%)

341,620 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Environment; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

758,142 (57%)

567,483 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 9TaxesThe Louisiana Permanently Disabled Homeowners Tax Break, Amendment 9 was on the November 4, 2014 ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, where it was defeated. The measure would have deleted the requirement that permanently and totally disabled homeowners certify their adjusted gross income annually to have their property assessment capped.
Defeatedd

619,637 (47%)

702,196 (53%)

2012

See also: Louisiana 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public health insurance; Public assistance programsThe Louisiana Medicaid Trust Fund Amendment, also known as Constitutional Amendment 1, was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 6, 2012 statewide ballot in Louisiana, where it was approved.

Approveda

1,282,809 (71%)

527,850 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Firearms policy

Approveda

1,331,891 (73%)

481,360 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Public employee retirement funds

Approveda

1,100,604 (64%)

606,653 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Veterans policy; Property; Taxes

Approveda

1,264,847 (74%)

455,780 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public employee retirement funds; Ethics rules and commissions

Approveda

1,228,122 (70%)

519,373 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesThe Louisiana New Iberia Property Tax Exemption Amendment, also known as Constitutional Amendment 6, was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 6, 2012 statewide ballot in Louisiana, where it was defeated.
Defeatedd

694,499 (42%)

940,991 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Administrative organization

Approveda

1,002,627 (61%)

641,304 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Taxes; Property

Approveda

848,616 (52%)

793,591 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Local government organization

Approveda

923,879 (56%)

713,176 (44%)

2011

See also: Louisiana 2011 ballot measures

November 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThe Louisiana Immovable Property Tax, Amendment 1, also known as the Louisiana Real Estate Transfer Tax, was on the November 19, 2011 statewide ballot in Louisiana as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment where it was approved.

Approveda

476,938 (81%)

113,326 (19%)


October 22

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Education; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

672,429 (70%)

293,759 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and finance

Approveda

531,551 (59%)

373,945 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Healthcare

Approveda

475,660 (53%)

416,581 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Budget stabilization funds
Defeatedd

433,204 (49%)

443,634 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property; Taxes; County and municipal governance
Defeatedd

424,397 (48%)

450,862 (52%)

2010

See also: Louisiana 2010 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Salaries of government officials

Approveda

845,944 (73%)

320,331 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State judiciary

Approveda

621,345 (55%)

507,293 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes; Mineral resources; Forestry and timber

Approveda

663,032 (58%)

477,384 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Taxes; Veterans policy

Approveda

737,588 (65%)

400,931 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes; Property

Approveda

580,790 (52%)

532,639 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Housing; Taxes

Approveda

700,116 (62%)

432,786 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Public employee retirement funds; State legislative vote requirements

Approveda

728,533 (65%)

392,212 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Taxes
Defeatedd

493,618 (45%)

603,878 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Administrative powers and rulemaking

Approveda

569,082 (51%)

538,801 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Workers' compensation laws; State judiciary structure

Approveda

634,781 (57%)

472,125 (43%)


October 2

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessions

Approveda

370,471 (63%)

221,218 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Civil service

Approveda

306,106 (52%)

283,185 (48%)

2008

See also: Louisiana 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes
Amendment 1Executive official term limits; Administrative organization

Approveda

1,129,899 (69%)

497,283 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative processes and sessions

Approveda

952,046 (60%)

641,308 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislative elections

Approveda

981,458 (62%)

607,741 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes
Defeatedd

704,057 (45%)

875,196 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Eminent domain policy
Defeatedd

778,206 (50%)

780,047 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Eminent domain policy
Defeatedd

771,051 (49%)

786,933 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 7State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public employee retirement funds
Defeatedd

670,756 (44%)

841,927 (56%)

2007

See also: Louisiana 2007 ballot measures

October 20

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that the supplemental pay for full-time local police officers and firefighters should be protected in the constitution.

Approveda

675,775 (59%)

469,006 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to expand the supplemental pay for law enforcement to some state firefighters and law enforcement personnel.

Approveda

628,854 (56%)

489,384 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that any expansion of the state's retirement systems must stipulate a funding source that would cover the cost of the new benefits within 10 years of their enactment.

Approveda

635,324 (58%)

459,322 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4TaxesThis measure proposed that jewelry placed on consignment would not be subject to property taxes.
Defeatedd

490,460 (44%)

615,781 (56%)

2006

See also: Louisiana 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Taxes

Approveda

578,395 (68%)

277,576 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes

Approveda

496,880 (59%)

347,198 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Taxes

Approveda

498,836 (59%)

339,911 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes

Approveda

512,996 (61%)

332,293 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Taxes; Property

Approveda

451,341 (54%)

377,196 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciary

Approveda

499,543 (61%)

324,511 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Local government officials and elections

Approveda

672,765 (78%)

187,035 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Public education governance

Approveda

456,279 (55%)

376,313 (45%)


September 30

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Environment

Approveda

525,734 (82%)

117,334 (18%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Higher education funding

Approveda

352,597 (59%)

245,693 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Taxes

Approveda

402,682 (66%)

205,620 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 12State executive elections; State legislative elections; State judicial selection

Approveda

412,612 (69%)

189,192 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 13State judiciary

Approveda

423,761 (70%)

178,632 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Environment

Approveda

505,696 (79%)

132,435 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Water; TaxesAllows the state legislature to provide for establishing regional flood protection authorities within levee districts; allows the state legislature to appropriate up to $500,000 per year from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund to regional flood protection authorities; provides that any levee district created after 2006 may levy an annual property tax on all property that is not exempt from taxation within the district

Approveda

513,180 (81%)

122,206 (19%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Environment

Approveda

513,180 (81%)

122,206 (19%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Property

Approveda

380,598 (61%)

245,635 (39%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Property

Approveda

333,619 (55%)

275,380 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Property

Approveda

302,177 (50%)

298,775 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Public assistance programs; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Public health insurance

Approveda

386,632 (63%)

225,527 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Taxes

Approveda

482,964 (79%)

130,187 (21%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Public education funding

Approveda

605,220 (67%)

298,589 (33%)

2004

See also: Louisiana 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Question 1Right to hunt and fish; Constitutional rightsProvide for a state constitutional right to hunt, fish, and trap

Approveda

1,195,445 (81%)

279,926 (19%)

LRCA

Question 2Taxes

Approveda

1,129,186 (78%)

317,770 (22%)

LRCA

Question 3Veterans policy

Approveda

1,220,377 (81%)

289,223 (19%)

LRCA

Question 4State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; Fisheries and fishing regulations; Agriculture policy

Approveda

996,491 (67%)

487,723 (33%)


September 18

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1LGBTQ issues; Family-related policyDefine marriage as between one man and one woman, and prohibit the recognition of any other marriage within the state

Approveda

619,908 (78%)

177,067 (22%)

2003

See also: Louisiana 2003 ballot measures

October 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Measure 1EnvironmentThis measure authorized the annual deposit of $35 million from mineral revenue settlement funds into the Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Fund.

Approveda

731,662 (67%)

358,177 (33%)

LRCA

Measure 10Administration of governmentIt proposed to authorize the legislature to establish a system of administrative law.
Defeatedd

414,603 (40%)

617,185 (60%)

LRCA

Measure 11State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that mineral revenues could not be counted twice in the state budget.

Approveda

599,147 (58%)

425,246 (42%)

LRCA

Measure 12Law enforcement; PropertyThis measure proposed that property related to illegal activities could be seized.

Approveda

574,307 (55%)

466,914 (45%)

LRCA

Measure 13Public economic investment policyIt proposed that a local government could lease property at below market rates to a local company to encourage economic development.
Defeatedd

425,615 (41%)

610,608 (59%)

LRCA

Measure 14Administration of governmentThis measure proposed to limit the political activities of the legislative auditor and members of the legislative auditor's staff.
Defeatedd

498,205 (48%)

539,499 (52%)

LRCA

Measure 15State judiciaryThis measure proposed that a judge who reached mandatory retirement age while in office could complete his term.

Approveda

572,690 (53%)

501,829 (47%)

LRCA

Measure 2EnvironmentThis amendment proposed to establish the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Fund. This fund would be supported with monies from the state's tobacco settlement.

Approveda

737,543 (68%)

349,088 (32%)

LRCA

Measure 3PropertyThis measure proposed to limit the state's liability for damages to private property that were incurred due to coastal restoration projects.

Approveda

626,935 (61%)

408,691 (39%)

LRCA

Measure 4Public education governanceThis measure proposed that failing schools could be taken over by the state.

Approveda

647,950 (60%)

435,826 (40%)

LRCA

Measure 5Workers' compensation laws; Administrative organizationThis measure proposed a change in the manner in which some of the members of the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Board of Directors would be chosen.

Approveda

594,979 (56%)

461,483 (44%)

LRCA

Measure 6TransportationThis measure proposed modifications to the highway widening program.

Approveda

636,973 (61%)

407,981 (39%)

LRCA

Measure 7Public economic investment policy; Administrative powers and rulemakingIt proposed that a state infrastructure bank could issue loans to state and local governments to fund infrastructure projects.
Defeatedd

449,005 (43%)

592,315 (57%)

LRCA

Measure 8TaxesIt proposed that an ad valorem tax exemption should be given for drilling rigs that would be used outside the territorial waters of the state but were currently in state boundaries undergoing repair or renovation.

Approveda

589,355 (56%)

464,487 (44%)

LRCA

Measure 9Public education funding; Gambling policyIt proposed that proceeds from the state lottery be dedicated to funding education.

Approveda

689,025 (64%)

388,076 (36%)

2002

See also: Louisiana 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsThis measure proposed a number of modifications to the rules relating to legislative sessions.

Approveda

560,348 (55%)

451,199 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 10WaterIt proposed to create a Drought Protection Trust Fund and to pay farmers to refrain from using groundwater in drought conditions.
Defeatedd

452,991 (46%)

541,754 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 11TaxesIt proposed that an ad valorem tax exemption should be given for drilling rigs that would be used outside the territorial waters of the state but were currently within state boundaries undergoing repair or renovation.
Defeatedd

467,722 (48%)

516,788 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Administration of governmentIt proposed that the qualifications of the coroner of Livingston Parish could be determined by law.
Defeatedd

436,823 (45%)

544,517 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis amendment proposed a number of changes to the state tax law. It would exempt food, utilities and prescription drugs from sales tax. It also proposed to modify income tax brackets to lower taxes on lower incomes and raise taxes on higher incomes.

Approveda

534,985 (51%)

506,938 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to give the legislature and governor the ability to make certain appropriations modifications in order to deal with budget deficits.

Approveda

581,086 (58%)

426,539 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Criminal trialsThis measure proposed a means of terminating the employment of any public employee who was convicted of a felony during their time of employment.

Approveda

714,992 (70%)

305,509 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 5TaxesThis measure proposed a property tax exemption for developers of retirement communities.
Defeatedd

389,693 (39%)

604,163 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that the supplemental pay for police and firefighters be fully funded in the governor's budget proposal.

Approveda

647,113 (63%)

382,260 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 7TaxesThis measure proposed that individuals 65 years old and older would not need to apply annually for the homestead exemption.

Approveda

677,606 (68%)

317,956 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that public institutions of higher education should be permitted to invest some part of their funds in stocks.
Defeatedd

489,884 (49%)

508,645 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 9State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that a certain portion of the Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly could be invested in stocks.
Defeatedd

485,728 (48%)

516,706 (52%)

2000

See also: Louisiana 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to create a new primary economic development agency for the state. This agency would be a state-funded organization exempt from civil service.
Defeatedd

459,566 (32%)

961,164 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis amendment proposed the elimination of the state income tax deduction for federal income taxes paid. It also stipulated that state income tax rates will not exceed those that would be set by law as of January 1, 2001. This amendment coupled with Amendment 3 on the ballot in 2000 was known as the "Stelly Plan". Its purpose was to address the shortfall in funding for the state. Both amendments had to pass in order for the plan to be enacted.
Defeatedd

542,848 (38%)

888,766 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 3TaxesThis measure proposed to make food and utilities exempt from state sales tax. Along with Amendment 2 on the ballot in 2000, this measure was known as the "Stelly Plan". It was proposed to address a shortfall in funding for state programs. Both amendments had to pass in order for the plan to be enactedAlthough this amendment was approved by the voters, it did not take effect. This is because Amendment 2 was not approved and both amendments had to be approved for either amendment to be implemented.

Approveda

749,279 (52%)

677,949 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public economic investment policyThis measure proposed to allow local governments to donate funds to individuals or corporations that would locate or expand job-creating industry in the locality and hire local workers.
Defeatedd

502,936 (36%)

899,240 (64%)

1999

See also: Louisiana 1999 ballot measures

November 20

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive official measuresThis measure proposed that a favorable recommendation from the Board of Pardons is required before the governor can commute a sentence or pardon a person convicted of a crime.

Approveda

376,785 (59%)

260,460 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis amendment proposed that the state treasurer could invest funds from the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Trust and Protection Fund and the Russell Sage or Marsh Island Refuge Fund in stocks.

Approveda

332,034 (53%)

290,659 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Public education governanceThis measure proposed to allow the city of Zachary to form its own school system separate from the school district of East Baton Rouge Parish.

Approveda

341,697 (56%)

269,312 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that after the backing of the state expires, the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation may not be dissolved or sold to another insurance company.

Approveda

426,418 (67%)

210,184 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to allow the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation to participate in the Louisiana Insurance Guarantee Association after its backing by the state of Louisiana expires.

Approveda

413,040 (67%)

207,290 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryThis measure proposed that individuals 70 years of age or older may decline to serve on a jury if they so choose.

Approveda

444,112 (70%)

194,762 (30%)


October 23

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislative processes and sessionsThis measure proposed a number of changes to the legislative sessions. It proposed that non-fiscal bills could be introduced in the fiscal-only sessions. In addition, it proposed that fiscal-only sessions should be lengthened.
Defeatedd

383,176 (46%)

445,704 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 10TaxesThis measure proposed to grant a freeze on ad valorem taxes to renovated residential property in Orleans Parish that had been officially declared as blighted and was at least 40 years old.
Defeatedd

427,324 (49%)

445,587 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis amendment proposed that 75% of the payments from a 1998 settlement that Louisiana made with tobacco companies should be placed in a trust fund for college scholarships, local school districts and health programs.

Approveda

584,294 (70%)

246,689 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that the state could opt to develop a budget on a biennial rather than an annual basis.
Defeatedd

303,720 (36%)

541,518 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Civil serviceIt proposed to allow supplemental pay for certain state law enforcement officers.
Defeatedd

411,429 (46%)

482,600 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Administration of governmentThis measure proposed to allow donation of surplus property from one local agency to another.

Approveda

449,224 (51%)

425,456 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Administration of governmentThis measure proposed that parish and local governments could receive donations of asphalt reclaimed from state highways.

Approveda

522,383 (59%)

358,210 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Higher education fundingThis measure proposed that the state may not lower funding for colleges and universities in an area where a community college has been established until four years after the opening of the community college.
Defeatedd

379,776 (43%)

494,988 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Criminal sentencingIt proposed to limit Louisiania's automatic pardon provision to first-time offenders who were convicted of non-violent crimes.

Approveda

473,901 (54%)

409,136 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Public education governanceThis measure proposed to remove the constitutional provision that wards 9, 10 and 11 in Rapides Parish could form a school district separate from the parish school district in Rapides Parish.

Approveda

440,768 (51%)

418,592 (49%)

1998

See also: Louisiana 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Higher education governanceThe measure proposed to change the name of the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.

Approveda

475,405 (66%)

242,626 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Higher education governanceThe amendment proposed to change the way the governor appoints the members of the Board of Regents.

Approveda

422,256 (60%)

276,706 (40%)


October 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Higher education governanceIt proposed to create a new technical and community college system that would be governed by the Board of Regents. This would replace the system where the community colleges operated under a higher education board and the technical schools were governed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Approveda

336,709 (66%)

177,278 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State judiciaryThe amendment barred state courts from exercising taxation powers and ordering the Louisiana State Legislature and other government units to alter taxes.

Approveda

328,506 (62%)

201,146 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 11StatehoodThe amendment declared Louisiana a sovereign state with all powers not expressly claimed by the federal government at the point of enactment.

Approveda

295,941 (56%)

228,086 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 12TaxesThe amendment required two public notices within 30 days of a taxing authority's vote on a proposed roll-up of the property tax millage rate.

Approveda

331,952 (64%)

190,206 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 13State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThe amendment allowed the Interim Emergency Board to borrow or appropriate up to $250,000 in anticipation of a flood emergency.

Approveda

288,393 (56%)

228,004 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Jury rules; Criminal trialsThe amendment allowed prosecutors in certain cases to try a defendant on more than one felony charge at a time. In this circumstance, 10 members of a 12-member jury must agree on a verdict. Also, a case with a punishment of over six months with or without hard labor must be decided by a jury of six, all of whom must agree on a verdict.

Approveda

314,978 (62%)

193,595 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 15PropertyThe amendment allowed local governments to waive tax liens on blighted properties when the buyer makes approved renovations or the owner sells for less than their appraised value in order to allow renovation to move forward.

Approveda

274,555 (53%)

240,475 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 16TaxesThe amendment would have allowed owners of downtown properties who renovated them as residences to claim a third extension on their property tax assessment freezes. Had the amendment passed, the absolute maximum for the tax break would have been 15 years.
Defeatedd

253,730 (49%)

261,358 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 17TaxesThe amendment allowed the city of New Orleans to sell properties seized because of non-payment of taxes at auction at a bid lower than the amount of the taxes owed. Previously, the city was only able to do this after a property failed to sell at auction for at least the minimum bid.

Approveda

275,786 (52%)

253,542 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 18TaxesThe amendment would have allowed the town of Vidalia to exempt all property assessed at $20,000 or under from municipal property taxes.
Defeatedd

217,432 (42%)

304,478 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed to raise the maximum rebate from oil and gas severance taxes that a locality could receive from the state. The maximum limit was raised from $500,000 to $750,000.

Approveda

278,523 (52%)

253,972 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State legislatures measuresThe amendment established the Louisiana State Legislature as the budget and operational authority over the nine public hospitals that were transferred to Louisiana State University in 1997.

Approveda

285,155 (55%)

233,038 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Crime victims' rightsThe amendment granted constitutional protections to victims of crime. Victims were allowed to attend hearings before and after a conviction, meet with the prosecution, refuse questioning by the accused, have notification of the release, or escape of the accused and seek restitution.

Approveda

372,054 (69%)

165,930 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Budget stabilization fundsThe amendment required 25 percent of annual non-recurring income not exceeding 4 percent of state revenues of the previous fiscal year to be directed to the state's "rainy day" fund.

Approveda

267,568 (51%)

252,865 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Jury rules; Criminal trialsThe amendment allowed judges to deny bail to those charged with violent crimes or felony offenses relating to controlled dangerous substances, or in situations where the accused is likely to flee and/or cause danger.

Approveda

369,277 (68%)

171,321 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Banking policyThe amendment would have allowed the direction of public funds towards the Louisiana Infrastructure Bank established the year prior.
Defeatedd

25,521 (9%)

266,304 (91%)

LRCA

Amendment 8TaxesThe amendment allowed property tax assessment levels to be frozen when owners turn 65 years old, except for those with a yearly income of more than $50,000.

Approveda

374,973 (69%)

171,392 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 9State legislative elections

Approveda

342,909 (64%)

192,571 (36%)

1996

See also: Louisiana 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Amendment 1Public employee retirement funds

Approveda

1,009,026 (70%)

427,827 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 1Public employee retirement fundsThis measure proposed to prohibit part-time public officials, such as legislators and school board members, from participating in public retirement systems. This rule would apply to part-time officials elected or appointed after January 1, 1997.

Approveda

1,009,026 (70%)

427,827 (30%)

CICA

Amendment 2Housing

Approveda

963,858 (70%)

417,960 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2PropertyIt proposed that local governments could donate abandoned housing to nonprofit groups that would rehabilitate the properties.

Approveda

963,858 (70%)

417,960 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 3TaxesIt proposed that different sales and use tax exemptions could exist at different levels of government. This would mean that something that is exempt from sales tax at the state level could be taxed at the local level and vice versa.

Approveda

825,974 (61%)

532,792 (39%)

Amendment 3Taxes

Approveda


September 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Gambling policyThis measure proposed that certain forms of gambling could be conducted in a parish only if they were approved by a majority of voters.

Approveda

690,813 (73%)

253,031 (27%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesIt proposed that intangible business property would be exempt from ad valorem taxes. Intangible business property is property such as goodwill or brand recognition that does not exist in a physical form.

Approveda

469,609 (54%)

398,517 (46%)

1995

See also: Louisiana 1995 ballot measures

November 18

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciaryThis measure proposed that members of criminal juries in Louisiana should be instructed on the power of the governor to alter sentences and grant pardons in criminal cases.

Approveda

747,295 (60%)

507,844 (40%)


October 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Family-related policyThis measure proposed to abolish forced heirship except in the case where the surviving children are under age 24 or are disabled. In those cases, a portion of the estate must be left to the children.

Approveda

768,678 (68%)

369,954 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 10State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that revenues in the Mineral Revenue Audit and Settlement Fund be used solely to reduce state debt.

Approveda

692,111 (67%)

343,774 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 11State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to establish in the constitution that the fee imposed on oil and gas production should be used for the existing Oilfield Site Restoration Fund. This would protect the fund from any legislative changes.

Approveda

660,541 (64%)

379,317 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 12State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure is designed to constitutionally protect the Oil Spill Contingency Fund so that it would not be subject to easy change by the legislature.

Approveda

672,387 (64%)

373,284 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Veterans policy; Civil serviceThis measure would permit the legislature, rather than the constitution, to indicate which conflicts qualify veterans for civil service preference.

Approveda

734,304 (70%)

315,884 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 14PropertyIt proposed to reduce, from three years to six months, the time allowed for an abandoned property sold by the City of New Orleans to be redeemed by the original owner.

Approveda

694,872 (66%)

351,513 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 15PropertyThis measure proposed that the City of New Orleans be permitted to donate abandoned properties to nonprofit groups that would rehabilitate the properties.

Approveda

708,487 (68%)

337,572 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislative term limitsIt proposed to limit the terms of state legislators to three consecutive terms of service in one house of the legislature.

Approveda

842,659 (76%)

271,153 (24%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Civil trialsIt proposed to allow the legislature to limit the settlement amount in cases against state and local governments.

Approveda

626,362 (58%)

445,689 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judiciaryIt proposed that the retirement age for judges should be increased from 70 to 75 years of age.
Defeatedd

413,392 (38%)

683,332 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public education governanceThis measure proposed that the City of Baker could form a school district separate from the school district in East Baton Rouge Parish and that certain wards in Rapides Parish could form a school district separate from the school district in Rapides Parish.

Approveda

659,512 (63%)

379,331 (37%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Administration of governmentIt proposed that the approval of a new fee or fine would require a two-thirds vote in the legislature.

Approveda

663,835 (62%)

398,413 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 7TaxesThis measure proposed to limit, to once in a six month period, the number of times a local tax proposal could be submitted. This rule could be overridden in case of an emergency.

Approveda

733,955 (69%)

328,754 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Hunting regulations; Fisheries and fishing regulations; State legislative authorityIt proposed that the state legislature could pass legislation creating laws relating to hunting and fishing that are applicable in only certain parts of the state.
Defeatedd

453,851 (43%)

604,796 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Mineral resourcesIt proposed that the state could return mineral rights to the previous landowner after the state reclaimed coastal property that was being lost to erosion.

Approveda

637,354 (94%)

40,772 (6%)

1994

See also: Louisiana 1994 ballot measures

October 1

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that up to 35% of the funds in the Education Quality Trust Fund could be invested in stocks.

Approveda

398,943 (58%)

292,945 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that the Louisiana Recovery District could not incur new debt or issue new bonds.

Approveda

437,450 (64%)

243,760 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Juvenile criminal justiceThis measure proposed to expand the list of crimes for which a juvenile may be tried as an adult.

Approveda

515,147 (74%)

177,071 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State judiciaryIt proposed to expand the jurisdiction of the family court enabling it to settle property disputes in divorce proceedings.

Approveda

450,964 (67%)

219,348 (33%)

1993

See also: Louisiana 1993 ballot measures

October 16

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measuresThis measure proposed a number of rules to regulate legislative sessions. These rules limited the number of bills that could be introduced by a member and altered deadlines for introducing bills.

Approveda

266,567 (66%)

140,373 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed a plan to reduce state debt and limit state spending on debt service payments.

Approveda

288,385 (71%)

116,605 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that prior to undertaking any project requiring a capital expenditure, a feasibility study must be conducted.

Approveda

282,654 (71%)

117,539 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that nonrecurring funds must be spent to lower state debt. These funds could not be spent on recurring expenses.

Approveda

280,145 (70%)

118,434 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that the governor's budget must report debt service payments for capital improvements.

Approveda

287,488 (72%)

112,272 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesIt proposed that the homestead tax exemption be applied to certain owner-occupied mobile homes.

Approveda

240,774 (59%)

167,657 (41%)

1992

See also: Louisiana 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that a portion of the money in the trust fund could be invested in the stock market.
Defeatedd

575,548 (46%)

680,610 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to permit the use of public funds for economic development.
Defeatedd

522,709 (42%)

727,221 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State constitutional conventionsIt proposed that the legislature have the authority to call a limited constitutional convention.
Defeatedd

475,806 (39%)

745,307 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to dedicate a portion of funds raised by the lottery to finance a health insurance program.
Defeatedd

563,193 (44%)

703,625 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Public education governanceThis measure proposed a decrease in the membership of the board of education. It also modified the manner in which the members would be chosen.
Defeatedd

520,836 (42%)

711,878 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryThis measure proposed that the family court would have the authority to decide property settlements in divorce and annulment cases.
Defeatedd

554,667 (46%)

663,807 (54%)


October 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed that the value of some new residential improvements would be exempt from property taxes for two years.
Defeatedd

256,288 (38%)

417,826 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed a tax exemption for mobile homes.
Defeatedd

338,810 (50%)

341,863 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Higher education governanceIt proposed that the membership of the Board of Regents would be composed of two members from each congressional district with an additional at-large member.
Defeatedd

307,414 (47%)

348,567 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administration of governmentIt proposed that all laws approved in a legislative session become effective on August 15 rather than 60 days following the end of the session.

Approveda

335,976 (51%)

318,290 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 5PropertyThis measure, which applied to land in Terrebonne Parish, proposed that land ownership would be given to individuals who have possessed the land for at least ten years. The Terrebonne Parish School Board would retain mineral rights.

Approveda

353,605 (54%)

296,753 (46%)

1991

See also: Louisiana 1991 ballot measures

October 19

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed that the state could not mandate increased local spending without either having the consent of the local government or providing the funding for the mandate.

Approveda

607,404 (58%)

439,415 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that public funds could be used for programs to promote economic development.
Defeatedd

488,900 (48%)

527,314 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Higher education governanceIt proposed to reduce the size of the Board of Regents. It also proposed modifications to the authority of the Board of Regents.
Defeatedd

483,694 (47%)

547,736 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Higher education fundingThis measure proposed the creation of a new fund to increase grants for higher education.

Approveda

600,519 (58%)

433,060 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that state debt should be reduced by using all revenue in excess of $5 million received from underpaid mineral settlements.

Approveda

537,418 (54%)

453,761 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Insurance policyIt proposed to improve the availability of wokers' compensation insurance for employers in Louisiana by creating a nonprofit corporation with state backing to provide this insurance.

Approveda

605,073 (58%)

444,968 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 7TaxesThis measure proposed that each locality have a single local sales tax collector even though local sales taxes may be levied by a number of different local authorities.

Approveda

546,211 (54%)

464,280 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Administration of governmentIt proposed that local and special bills would not have to be advertised prior to introduction if they were prefiled at least 15 days prior to the regular session or filed within the first five days of a special session.
Defeatedd

384,402 (39%)

608,856 (61%)

1990

See also: Louisiana 1990 ballot measures

October 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measuresIt proposed a new start date for the legislative session.

Approveda

858,137 (78%)

246,555 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 10TaxesIt proposed that inventory held by distribution centers should not be subject to local ad valorem taxes.

Approveda

498,858 (55%)

411,663 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 11TaxesIt proposed to extend, for an additional five years, the property tax assessment freeze for improved properties in downtown, historic or economic development areas.

Approveda

496,155 (55%)

411,183 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 12TaxesThis measure proposed that a property tax exemption should be granted to those who lease buildings to nonprofit groups for the purpose of providing shelter for the homeless.

Approveda

531,009 (59%)

373,627 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 13TaxesIt proposed that New Orleans could levy an additional property tax for the support of the police and fire departments. It also stated that this tax would not have a homestead exemption associated with it.

Approveda

500,330 (56%)

400,036 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 14TaxesIt proposed that local governements could donate, loan or pledge tax proceeds to private groups that promise to create jobs.
Defeatedd

401,591 (45%)

487,000 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 15TaxesIt proposed that the portion of lignite taxes that are received by the parish where the lignite is mined should be increased. The portion of these taxes received by the state would be lowered.

Approveda

524,880 (59%)

360,070 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed a number of measures to control the usage of state funds including requiring an initial estimate of revenues and prohibiting appropriations to exceed that official forecast. It also would establish a Revenue Stabilization/Mineral Trust Fund for the deposit of certain revenues.

Approveda

774,347 (71%)

319,065 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Public education funding; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to limit the amount of money from the Louisiana Education Quality Support Fund that could be spent for administrative purposes.

Approveda

761,875 (72%)

292,088 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Gambling policyThis measure proposed the creation of a state lottery. It stated that the funds raised from the lottery could be used by the legislature for any purpose.

Approveda

828,562 (69%)

366,936 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Administration of governmentIt proposed that workers' compensation cases can be heard by administrative hearing officers instead of the district court.

Approveda

645,233 (59%)

445,100 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Civil serviceIt proposed to remove state police from the state civil service system and create a separate civil service system solely for state police.

Approveda

567,862 (51%)

544,358 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Civil serviceIt proposed to remove the legislative authority to supplement pay for certain civil service employees.

Approveda

563,345 (53%)

497,341 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Higher education governance; Higher education fundingIt proposed that public colleges be permitted to acquire a company's stock in exchange for providing research services.

Approveda

596,902 (56%)

465,134 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 9TaxesIt proposed that local governments should be prohibited from levying inheritance taxes.

Approveda

787,802 (72%)

305,404 (28%)

1989

See also: Louisiana 1989 ballot measures

October 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TransportationIt proposed to create a transportation trust fund that would be funded by the gasoline tax. The funds would be dedicated to highways. In addition, it proposed to ban a state sales tax on gasoline.

Approveda

448,572 (71%)

181,405 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 10TaxesIt proposed that local governments can levy up to seven mills of additional property tax without voter approval.
Defeatedd

169,610 (29%)

424,534 (71%)

LRCA

Amendment 11TaxesIt proposed to raise the fee for automobile licenses by at least $7. This fee would be dedicated for use on highways.

Approveda

305,886 (51%)

298,328 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 12TaxesIt proposed an additional five-year extension to the property tax assessment freeze for improved properties in downtown, historic or economic development areas.
Defeatedd

239,962 (41%)

349,339 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 13TaxesIt proposed to give a greater portion of the severance tax to parishes where lignite coal is mined.
Defeatedd

291,090 (49%)

297,160 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Mineral resourcesThis measure required that at least $5 million a year from state mineral revenue must be used to conserve Louisiana's wetlands.

Approveda

440,211 (71%)

179,325 (29%)

LRCA

Amendment 3TaxesIt proposed that manufacturing and distribution firms be exempt from paying property taxes on inventory.
Defeatedd

289,919 (48%)

309,574 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Drug crime policyThis measure proposed to make it easier for law enforcement to seize property related to illegal drug activity.

Approveda

422,181 (68%)

200,187 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State judiciaryIt proposed the creation of a black majority supreme court district in Orleans Parish.
Defeatedd

151,195 (25%)

452,408 (75%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryIt proposed to facilitate the election of black judges by dividing some district and appeals courts into subdistricts.
Defeatedd

141,856 (24%)

458,769 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Administration of governmentIt proposed that the legislature should continue to select four of the five members of the board of ethics. If the measure failed the governor would appoint all five members.
Defeatedd

283,130 (47%)

313,328 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 8PropertyIt proposed that local governments could donate land and equipment to companies that would provide employment opportunities.
Defeatedd

233,466 (40%)

357,051 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Administration of government; State legislatures measuresIt proposed that organizational sessions be held every four years at the beginning of the legislative session. It also clarified the time limits related to the governor's veto power.

Approveda

346,859 (58%)

250,153 (42%)


April 29

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed sweeping changes to the constitutional provisions regarding taxation and budget and fiscal policy.
Defeatedd

449,418 (45%)

550,960 (55%)

1988

See also: Louisiana 1988 ballot measures

October 1

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed that homes in strategy areas that are improved for habitation by low-income families should be assessed for property taxes at a rate consistent with the pre-improvement assessment. This assessment would be frozen for five years.
Defeatedd

207,876 (35%)

394,368 (65%)

1987

See also: Louisiana 1987 ballot measures

November 21

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciaryIt proposed that the Louisiana supreme court should have sole authority to appoint temporary judges for municipal, traffic, parish, city and family courts.

Approveda

426,461 (59%)

297,160 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State and local government budgets, spending, and financeThis measure proposed to give constitutional status to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Fund. It was aimed at preventing the legislature from diverting revenue from the fund or using revenue in the fund for purposes other than conservation.

Approveda

473,618 (67%)

229,813 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that all state retirement systems should be soundly funded and that their debt should be paid off within 40 years.

Approveda

498,757 (68%)

234,228 (32%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Public education fundingIt proposed that the legislature must provide sufficient funding to meet the needs of the state minimum foundation program. The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education would develop the minimum foundation program, defining the requirements for education in the state.

Approveda

385,267 (56%)

308,749 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Civil serviceIt proposed that St. Mary's Dominican College be removed from the group of private institutions of higher learning that nominated individuals for the New Orleans civil service commission. The member who would have been nominated by St. Mary's would be replaced by an individual nominated by the employees of the city of New Orleans.

Approveda

353,518 (52%)

330,402 (48%)

1986

See also: Louisiana 1986 ballot measures

September 27

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that all but the first $100 million received from the federal government under Section 8(g) of the Outer Continental Shelf Act will be dedicated to specific uses as stated in the amendment. Among these uses is a fund for the improvement of education.

Approveda

715,681 (77%)

218,962 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed to limit to 5 mills the additional tax that a levee district can assess to be used for property or improvements after all available resources and allowed millage have been used.
Defeatedd

344,926 (42%)

478,171 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Civil serviceThis measure proposed to remove St. Mary's Dominican College from the group of private universities that nominate individuals to serve on the New Orleans civil service commission. It further proposed that St. Mary's be replaced by the University of New Orleans and Southern University at New Orleans.
Defeatedd

417,967 (49%)

426,442 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 4TaxesIt proposed to raise the annual automobile license tax from $3 to a maximum of $25.
Defeatedd

316,512 (36%)

567,926 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed that interest rate limitations related to refunding short term outstanding debt should be higher than the limitations set for refunding bonds issued for other reasons.
Defeatedd

360,142 (44%)

462,257 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryIt proposed that the Louisiana supreme court should have sole authority to appoint temporary judges for municipal, traffic, parish, city and family courts.
Defeatedd

395,192 (47%)

449,590 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Administration of governmentIt proposed the start date and term length for all statewide officials.

Approveda

501,579 (59%)

349,986 (41%)

1984

See also: Louisiana 1984 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State and local government budgets, spending, and financeIt proposed to limit state spending so that it did not exceed anticipated revenue. In addition, it proposed the investment of any surplus revenue to improve the financial climate in the state.
Defeatedd

487,631 (39%)

750,295 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed that motor vehicles be exempt from ad valorem taxation at the state and parish level.
Defeatedd

487,964 (40%)

729,818 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 3TaxesThis measure proposed that corporations could not deduct federal income taxes paid when calculating their state income tax. It proposed that this deduction be replaced by a legislatively determined deduction with a minimum amount of $1,000.
Defeatedd

302,142 (24%)

942,009 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 4State legislatures measuresThis measure proposed that the legislature be required to hold an organizational meeting of not more than three days at the beginning of the session.
Defeatedd

542,150 (46%)

649,325 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Civil serviceIt proposed to modify the makeup of the group of institutions that nominate individuals to serve on the New Orleans city civil service commission. It stated that Our Lady of Holy Cross College should replace St. Mary's Dominican College as one of the private colleges in the nominating group.
Defeatedd

538,851 (46%)

639,831 (54%)

1983

See also: Louisiana 1983 ballot measures

October 22

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judicial selectionIt proposed that special elections called to fill judicial vacancies be held within 12 months of the vacancy occurring.

Approveda

658,328 (70%)

285,011 (30%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Property; Eminent domain policyThis measure proposed the return of expropriated property, including mineral rights, when the property was not going to be used for the purpose of the original expropriation.

Approveda

604,656 (65%)

325,832 (35%)

LRCA

Amendment 3EnergyThis measure proposed that revenue resulting from oil and gas price deregulation be placed in the Louisiana Investment Fund for Enhancement.

Approveda

572,244 (63%)

332,484 (37%)

1982

See also: Louisiana 1982 ballot measures

September 11

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed to exempt all fuel sources used by public utilities in the generation of electricity from ad valorem taxes.

Approveda

329,984 (64%)

188,727 (36%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThis measure proposed to freeze ad valorem taxes for five years on properties in economic development, historic or downtown districts that were improved by their owners.

Approveda

237,681 (51%)

230,319 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Mineral resources; Taxes; Fossil fuel energyThis measure proposed to exempt coal and lignite that was stockpiled for use in industry from ad valorem taxation.

Approveda

252,145 (54%)

216,366 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 4TaxesThis measure proposed to remove the homestead exemption from general city property taxes. The exemption would still apply to water and sewage taxes and taxes for the zoological park.
Defeatedd

210,112 (44%)

272,814 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Administration of governmentIt proposed to allow the state government to refund its debt at a higher interest rate in order to lengthen the repayment period.
Defeatedd

210,247 (46%)

243,405 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesIt proposed to repeal Section 9 of Article IX of the constitution which established the First Use Tax Trust Fund. This action would give the state more leeway in using the taxes derived from gas that originated on the outer continental shelf.
Defeatedd

215,214 (48%)

236,169 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Civil serviceIt proposed that the civil service commission could employ referees to make decisions in cases involving disciplinary action related to state employees.

Approveda

245,252 (54%)

211,366 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 8PropertyIt proposed that the legislature should be authorized to itemize the costs that an owner would need to pay in order to redeem property that was sold at a tax sale.
Defeatedd

193,717 (42%)

265,136 (58%)

1980

See also: Louisiana 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciaryThis measure proposed that the jurisdiction for the appeal of all criminal cases, except those that involved the death penalty, would reside with the court of appeals.

Approveda

725,048 (67%)

362,993 (33%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesThe constitution that was adopted in 1974 called for property reappraisal in 1982. This amendment was intended to compensate for the rise in property taxes that might be caused by the reappraisal by raising the homestead tax exemption from $5,000 to $7,500 of assessed value.

Approveda

937,417 (78%)

260,106 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative organization; Higher education governanceThis measure proposed that a student member be added to the Board of Regents. It also proposed that student members of the other higher education boards be given voting rights.

Approveda

602,485 (58%)

434,633 (42%)

1979

See also: Louisiana 1979 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesIt proposed to raise the property tax assessment on public service properties, excluding electric cooperatives, to 25 percent.

Approveda

447,588 (60%)

298,860 (40%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Juvenile criminal justiceThis measure proposed that, under certain conditions, juveniles may be tried as adults.

Approveda

502,241 (69%)

221,752 (31%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administrative organization; Public education governanceIt proposed that the term for members of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education be set at four years, concurrent with the governor's term.

Approveda

433,116 (61%)

276,549 (39%)

1978

See also: Louisiana 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed that the constitution detail the uses for the revenue resulting from the first-use tax. These uses would include redemption of debt and capital improvements for barrier islands and coastal shores.

Approveda

330,968 (61%)

212,763 (39%)

1974

See also: Louisiana 1974 ballot measures

April 20

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

Proposition 1State constitution ratificationAdopt the Louisiana Constitution of 1974

Approveda

358,588 (58%)

262,030 (42%)

1972

See also: Louisiana 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amedment 3TaxesIt proposed that districts may not receive reimbursements from the property tax relief fund solely because their debt was assumed by a parish.
Defeatedd

341,571 (48%)

365,437 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 1TaxesThis measure proposed to repeal the state ad valorem property tax, support Louisiana State University from the state general fund rather than from property taxes, pay certain Confederate pensions and protect holders of outstanding bonds secured by state property taxes.

Approveda

456,083 (66%)

236,595 (34%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Sex and gender issues; State judiciaryIt proposed that women would no longer be exempt from jury service.
Defeatedd

267,821 (43%)

358,759 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Ballot measure processIt proposed that special elections could be called to present constitutional amendments to the voters.
Defeatedd

179,467 (29%)

436,965 (71%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Civil serviceIt proposed to extend veterans' preference in civil service hiring to include veterans of the Vietnam conflict.

Approveda

349,733 (53%)

304,758 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Residency voting requirementsIt proposed to eliminate durational residency requirements for voters and instead require only that voters be "actual bona fide residents."
Defeatedd

219,722 (36%)

396,178 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Election administration and governanceIt proposed the date by which write-in candidates must file papers with the clerks of court.
Defeatedd

208,429 (34%)

396,556 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 15Election administration and governanceIt proposed that unopposed candidates could be declared elected without having to be included on the general election ballot.
Defeatedd

242,153 (39%)

374,515 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 16TaxesIt proposed constitutional modifications regarding property reassessment and millage rates.
Defeatedd

259,651 (42%)

359,672 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 17TaxesIt proposed to allow parishes to add a property tax of up to five mills to support ambulance services.
Defeatedd

215,326 (36%)

388,301 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 18Administration of government; TaxesIt proposed to allow the creation of ambulance districts by parish governing authorities. These districts would provide ambulance services and could issue bonds and levy taxes of up to five mills.
Defeatedd

214,631 (36%)

380,385 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 19TaxesIt proposed that commercial shrimp and oyster boats should be exempt from ad valorem taxes.
Defeatedd

155,951 (26%)

443,651 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 2TaxesIt proposed to modify the constitution to eliminate the property tax relief fund and to establish a revenue sharing fund.

Approveda

368,479 (51%)

349,824 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 20County and municipal governanceIt proposed modifications to extend the jurisdiction of the traffic court of New Orleans to include violations that are punishable by state statute.
Defeatedd

240,526 (41%)

341,891 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 21County and municipal governanceIt proposed that the City of New Orleans have the authority to levy taxes to support the operations of the sewage and water board.
Defeatedd

217,384 (38%)

360,151 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 22TaxesIt proposed to allow New Orleans to raise its ad valorem tax rate.
Defeatedd

209,512 (36%)

371,767 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 23County and municipal governanceIt proposed that New Orleans could place an assessment on properties located in the city in relation to paving or re-paving the roadway that the property abutts.
Defeatedd

212,923 (37%)

362,290 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 24County and municipal governanceIt proposed that municipalities having a population of 400,000 or more residents could create revenue producing parking utilities.
Defeatedd

226,113 (39%)

349,656 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 25County and municipal governanceIt proposed the creation of a development district in New Orleans. This district could levy and collect taxes. The City of New Orleans could issue bonds payable from the tax proceeds.

Approveda

219,309 (86%)

35,505 (14%)

LRCA

Amendment 26Civil serviceIt proposed that employees of the city parks in New Orleans be placed into the civil service system of the city.
Defeatedd

208,079 (37%)

352,330 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 27Public education funding; Bond issuesIt proposed to authorize the school board of Orleans Parish to issue bonds.
Defeatedd

250,813 (44%)

321,406 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 28TaxesIt proposed that fire protection districts located in the same parish as the state capitol may levy a 5 mill tax in an election year.
Defeatedd

255,643 (44%)

327,604 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 29County and municipal governanceIt proposed that the city council of Baton Rouge and the parish council of East Baton Rouge be consolidated.
Defeatedd

210,186 (39%)

334,966 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 30County and municipal governanceIt set forth the proposed boundaries for the public improvement districts of Jefferson Parish with relation to Lake Pontchartrain and the city of Kenner.
Defeatedd

219,921 (40%)

330,459 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 4TaxesIt proposed that the state and local governments may value property differently for the purpose of ad valorem taxes. It allowed localities to use a percentage of the valuation for tax purposes.
Defeatedd

348,143 (49%)

361,929 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 5TaxesIt proposed that the valuation of all real estate, whether taxable or not, should be done on a cash value basis.

Approveda

364,825 (51%)

351,180 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 6TaxesIt proposed to allow a two and one-half mill property tax in Orleans Parish along with a bond sale to pay for Lake Pontchartrain flood protection.

Approveda

395,413 (55%)

318,151 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Elections and campaignsIt proposed modifications to the constitution relating to all aspects of elections, including voter qualifictaion, voter registration, selection of candidates, office vacancies and the conducting of elections.
Defeatedd

259,791 (42%)

365,173 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 8State legislatures measuresIt proposed that the general legislative session have a length of 60 days.
Defeatedd

231,678 (37%)

394,759 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Civil serviceIt proposed to enlarge the civil service commission membership from five to ten members. It also set forth the process for the selection of these members.
Defeatedd

30,981 (7%)

400,001 (93%)


February 1

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measuresThis measure proposed adding Section 18 of Article IV. This would permit the adoption of new legislation that was necessary in order to obtain federal funding for construction projects.

Approveda

456,133 (78%)

124,939 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 10County and municipal governanceIt proposed modifications to the jurisdiction of the traffic court of New Orleans regarding violations that are punishable by the state.
Defeatedd

223,799 (43%)

300,417 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 11TaxesIt proposed to allow a two and one-half mill property tax in Orleans Parish along with a bond sale to pay for Lake Pontchartrain flood protection.
Defeatedd

226,846 (43%)

306,660 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 12TaxesIt proposed to reduce the maximum annual tax that could be levied by the Red River, Atchafalaya and Bayou Boeuf levee districts.
Defeatedd

200,560 (39%)

311,281 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 2County and municipal governance; Constitutional wording changes; State legislatures measuresGrant the state legislature authority to provide for special districts through statutes
Defeatedd

239,175 (45%)

287,686 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Civil serviceThis measure proposed to add Article XIX-A to the constitution. This article provided for merit-based state and local civil service systems in cities with a population of more than 250,000 residents. It also provided for police and fire civil service in smaller cities with populations between 13,000 and 250,000.
Defeatedd

240,101 (46%)

286,897 (54%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Water irrigation policyIt proposed to repeal Sections 1 through 4 of Article XV of the constitution. These sections were concerned with drainage districts and the management of marsh and swamp lands. The repeal was contingent upon adoption of the proposed revisions to Article XIV of the constitution.
Defeatedd

225,946 (43%)

299,311 (57%)

CRCA

Amendment 5Environment; County and municipal governance; Constitutional wording changesRepeal the constitutional provision authorizing mosquito abatement districts
Defeatedd

236,876 (45%)

295,258 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Bond issues; TaxesIt proposed constitutional modifications regarding the ability of political subdivisions to incur indebtedness and levy assessments for public improvements.
Defeatedd

222,706 (42%)

309,186 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 7Taxes; Higher education fundingThis measure proposed to allow parishes to assess and additional tax of up to ten mills for the support of vocational education.
Defeatedd

186,426 (35%)

342,235 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Bond issues; Veterans policyIt proposed to authorize the issuance of $14 million in bonds to pay and administer bonuses to Vietnam veterans.

Approveda

500,632 (72%)

198,132 (28%)

LRCA

Amendment 9County and municipal governanceIt proposed modifications to the makeup of the East Baton Rouge family court.
Defeatedd

228,027 (43%)

298,522 (57%)

1970

See also: Louisiana 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1PropertyIt proposed to amend Article IV of the constitution to provide for payments when state or local governments or their agencies acquire property.
Defeatedd

188,924 (48%)

206,866 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 10County and municipal governanceIt proposed modifications to the jurisdiction of the traffic court of New Orleans relative to the criminality of driving while intoxicated.
Defeatedd

140,601 (37%)

235,993 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 11TaxesIt proposed to allow a two and one-half mill property tax in Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Tammany parishes along with a bond sale to pay for Lake Pontchartrain flood protection.
Defeatedd

160,485 (45%)

198,856 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Administration of governmentIt set forth the regulations regarding investing surplus funds in the construction and extension fund.
Defeatedd

125,739 (34%)

242,535 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Administration of governmentThis measure authorized the sewage and water board of New Orleans to set rates charged to consumers and to provide for the use of revenue generated.
Defeatedd

117,132 (33%)

236,595 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Bond issuesIt proposed to amend Section 23.7 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Louisiana to authorize the sewage and water board of New Orleans to issue bonds under certain restrictions.
Defeatedd

121,346 (33%)

247,058 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 15Bond issuesIt proposed to amend Section 23.9 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Louisiana to authorize the sewage and water board of New Orleans to issue bonds under certain restrictions.
Defeatedd

122,224 (33%)

245,271 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 16Administration of governmentIt proposed to amend Section 23.28 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Louisiana to authorize the sewage and water board of New Orleans to set sewerage service charges and to provide for the use of resulting revenues.
Defeatedd

121,445 (33%)

246,258 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 17TaxesIt proposed constitutional modifications to allow the City of New Orleans to levy a property tax of six mills. This tax would be used by the sewage and water board to support operations and construct a drainage extension.
Defeatedd

114,596 (31%)

255,336 (69%)

LRCA

Amendment 18Bond issuesIt proposed to amend Section 23.35 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Louisiana to authorize the sewage and water board of New Orleans to issue bonds under certain restrictions.
Defeatedd

118,301 (32%)

248,183 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 19Bond issuesIt proposed to amend Section 23.37 of Article XIV of the Constitution of Louisiana to authorize the sewage and water board of New Orleans to issue bonds under certain restrictions.
Defeatedd

121,328 (33%)

246,080 (67%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Bond issuesIt proposed to allow political sub-divisions to issue and sell bonds.
Defeatedd

123,992 (34%)

244,335 (66%)

LRCA

Amendment 20Property; TaxesIt proposed to add a new section to Article XIV of the constitution to permit the sewage and water board of New Orleans to place liens on property. These liens would be used to improve drainage in the city of New Orleans and to secure debt incurred through issuing certificates.
Defeatedd

116,605 (32%)

252,594 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 21Public education funding; Bond issuesIt proposed to allow the school board of Orleans Parish to issue $33 million of school bonds.
Defeatedd

135,725 (36%)

237,340 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 22County and municipal governanceIt proposed that New Orleans could place an assessment on properties located in the city in relation to paving or repaving the roadway that the property abutts.
Defeatedd

132,533 (36%)

236,224 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 23County and municipal governance; Civil serviceIt proposed that an employee of city park be placed in the classified civil services of New Orleans.
Defeatedd

148,708 (40%)

219,738 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 24TaxesIt proposed constitutional modifications relative to the tax levying authority of the City of New Orleans.
Defeatedd

103,322 (28%)

271,190 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 25County and municipal governanceIt proposed modifications to the jurisdiction of the traffic court of New Orleans by amending Section 94 of Article VII. These modifications related to traffic offenses that might by punishable by state statute.
Defeatedd

78,168 (21%)

291,555 (79%)

LRCA

Amendment 26State judiciaryThis measure proposed the creation of a judicial district in St. Bernard Parish.
Defeatedd

141,411 (39%)

225,137 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 27County and municipal governanceIt proposed to create a charter commission and plans for the governance of Lafayette Parish.
Defeatedd

141,006 (37%)

244,230 (63%)

LRCA

Amendment 28County and municipal governance; Bond issuesIt proposed regulations relating to municipal corporations or taxing districts issuing revenue bonds.
Defeatedd

103,149 (28%)

259,925 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 29Bond issuesIt proposed to amend the constitution to establish a uniform maximum interest rate at which political entities of the state could issue or sell bonds or other instruments of financial indebtedness.
Defeatedd

148,184 (38%)

239,419 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Administration of government; Bond issuesThis measure proposed the creation of a single agency to oversee all bond issuance and payment by the state or any of its agencies.
Defeatedd

152,956 (41%)

219,273 (59%)

LRCA

Amendment 30Bond issuesIt proposed that parishes may fix interest rates of bonds issued under the royalty road fund.
Defeatedd

100,486 (29%)

248,071 (71%)

LRCA

Amendment 31TaxesIt proposed that fire protection districts located in the same parish as the state capitol may levy a 5 mill tax upon the calling of an election.
Defeatedd

133,474 (39%)

206,003 (61%)

LRCA

Amendment 32Civil serviceIt proposed that in communities with a population between 13,000 and 250,000, the secretary of the fire and police civil service boards be compensated no more than $50.00 a month.
Defeatedd

102,360 (30%)

233,361 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 33County and municipal governanceIt proposed that members of the port commission of Avoyelles Parish be appointed by the legislative representatives from that Parish and approved by the Parish police jury.
Defeatedd

58,958 (18%)

270,793 (82%)

LRCA

Amendment 34Higher education governance; Public education governanceIt proposed to create the Rapides Parish Vocational and Technical School District.
Defeatedd

77,457 (25%)

230,000 (75%)

LRCA

Amendment 35Higher education governance; Public education governanceThis measure proposed to extend the rule that no new educational institutions can be created except with a vote of at least two-thirds of both houses of the legislature to include publicly supported colleges and universities as well as trade, vocational and technical schools.
Defeatedd

63,774 (16%)

347,265 (84%)

LRCA

Amendment 36Administrative organization; Flood infrastructure and managementIt proposed the creation of an authority to oversee flood control, recreation and conservation on the Amite river.
Defeatedd

95,795 (31%)

211,911 (69%)

LRCA

Amendment 37Administrative organization; Flood infrastructure and managementIt proposed to modify the constitution in relation to the Amite River Authority.
Defeatedd

78,834 (26%)

223,024 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 38State legislative electionsIt proposed modifications related to elections called to fill legislative vacancies for any reason other than the expiration of a term.
Defeatedd

116,878 (38%)

192,224 (62%)

LRCA

Amendment 39TaxesIt proposed the manner in which license taxes may be levied.
Defeatedd

91,297 (29%)

221,191 (71%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Higher education governanceIt proposed constitutional modifications related to the board of supervisors at Louisiana State University.
Defeatedd

172,292 (45%)

207,719 (55%)

LRCA

Amendment 40Law enforcement officers and departmentsThis measure proposed to apply certain constitutional measures when a law enforcement officer died as a result of injuries suffered on duty or off duty while attempting to save life or property.
Defeatedd

149,840 (47%)

167,263 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 41Administration of governmentIt proposed constitutional modifications relative to public credit in order to allow state political corporations to engage in business relationships with each other.
Defeatedd

135,313 (43%)

181,247 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 42County and municipal governanceIt proposed that parishes should be able to create special districts that would enhance recreation, tourism and historic preservation. These districts could levy ad valorem taxes and issue bonds.
Defeatedd

92,192 (30%)

211,659 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 43TaxesIt proposed that commercial shrimp and oyster boats owned and operated by Louisiana residents would be exempt from ad valorem taxation.
Defeatedd

58,279 (19%)

249,376 (81%)

LRCA

Amendment 44County and municipal governanceIt proposed that areas containing cities with a population of over 4,000 people should be permitted to have a city court.
Defeatedd

57,443 (19%)

242,556 (81%)

LRCA

Amendment 45County and municipal governanceIt proposed to increase the jursidictional amount of city courts.
Defeatedd

60,259 (20%)

240,893 (80%)

LRCA

Amendment 46Bail policyIt proposed amendments related to excessive bail. It also proposed to authorize bail for persons convicted of some noncapital felonies until the imposition of sentence or after sentencing pending appeal.
Defeatedd

78,052 (26%)

225,230 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 47State legislatures measuresIt proposed that the legislature provide equipment, funding and office space for the Louisiana Commission on Governmental Ethics.
Defeatedd

107,008 (36%)

192,263 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 48Civil serviceIt proposed that in municipalities having a population between 13,000 and 500,000 people police and fire civil service rules should apply.
Defeatedd

62,729 (21%)

236,016 (79%)

LRCA

Amendment 49Election administration and governanceIt proposed that the right to serve as a commissioner or clerk at the polls shall not be denied to any person who is qualified to vote and who is not registered as entitled to assistance at the polls.
Defeatedd

128,794 (42%)

174,835 (58%)

LRCA

Amendment 5Bond issues; Veterans policyIt proposed a $14 million bond issue to pay and administer a bonus to those who served in Vietnam.
Defeatedd

177,694 (44%)

226,387 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 50Civil serviceIt proposed an addition to the constitution to create the board of commissioners for St. Tammany Parish.
Defeatedd

53,994 (18%)

245,830 (82%)

LRCA

Amendment 51TaxesIt proposed that a two mill tax can be levied in Bogalusa for the firemen's fund in the city.
Defeatedd

93,693 (32%)

199,238 (68%)

LRCA

Amendment 52County and municipal governanceIt proposed to extend the territorial jurisdiction of the city court of Baker.
Defeatedd

70,791 (24%)

220,974 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 53County and municipal governanceIt proposed that all playground and community center districts in Ward 4 of Calcasieu Parish shall be governed by a board of commissioners.
Defeatedd

54,272 (19%)

237,099 (81%)

LRCA

Amendment 6State judiciaryIt proposed modifications to the make up of the family court in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Defeatedd

131,607 (35%)

239,455 (65%)

LRCA

Amendment 7TaxesIt proposed to allow a two and one-half mill property tax along with a bond sale to pay for Lake Pontchartrain flood protection.
Defeatedd

169,434 (44%)

219,411 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 8PropertyThis measure proposed to allow the Port of New Orleans to sell or lease its property and to use the proceeds for public purposes.
Defeatedd

139,802 (36%)

244,068 (64%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Administration of governmentThis measure set forth regulations relative to the powers and duties of the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.
Defeatedd

146,185 (38%)

237,566 (62%)

1968

See also: Louisiana 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Higher education governanceThis measure proposed the creation of a coordinating council for higher education.

Approveda

287,353 (53%)

252,657 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 10Business regulationsIt proposed modificationa regarding corporate duration.

Approveda

249,251 (53%)

223,835 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 11Business regulationsIt proposed modifications regarding corporate land ownership

Approveda

250,130 (52%)

232,475 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 12Ballot measure process; Open meetings and public informationIt stated that all proposed constitutional amendments should be published in the official journal of each state parish.

Approveda

248,619 (51%)

242,683 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 13Veterans policyIt proposed a 5 year homestead exemption for veterans who served more than 6 months in the Viet Nam conflict.
Defeatedd

235,090 (44%)

303,563 (56%)

LRCA

Amendment 14Veterans policyIt proposed an additional 5 year homestead exemption for veterans and to extend the exemption to veterans who served in the Viet Nam conflict.

Approveda

291,670 (54%)

249,273 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 15Veterans policyIt proposed a 5 year homestead exemption for the widows of deceased service members who served in Korea or Viet Nam.
Defeatedd

233,504 (43%)

304,126 (57%)

LRCA

Amendment 16Airport infrastructure; Bond issuesIt proposed terms for a bond issue to be used to improve the Moisant International Airport.

Approveda

252,374 (52%)

229,729 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 17Administration of governmentIt proposed to increase the debt authority for the Board of Liquidation.
Defeatedd

151,308 (31%)

333,551 (69%)

LRCA

Amendment 18Criminal sentencingIt proposed that a first offender be eligible for pardon immediately upon sentence completion without needing a written recommendation.

Approveda

251,366 (51%)

240,297 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 19Constitutional rightsIt proposed modifications to the rights of convicted individuals with regard to voting, holding office and state employment.

Approveda

254,220 (52%)

234,066 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciaryIt proposed the creation of a judiciary commission to recommend the removal of justices and judges.

Approveda

272,848 (55%)

226,724 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 20Bail policyIt proposed to allow bail for felons convicted of a crime with a sentence of ten years of less.
Defeatedd

109,818 (22%)

381,327 (78%)

LRCA

Amendment 21County and municipal governanceIt proposed that New Orleans could place a lien on properties located in the city in regard to municipal improvements. These improvements would include those related to street, water and sewer services.

Approveda

237,089 (50%)

235,837 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 22County and municipal governanceIt proposed that New Orleans could place an assessment on properties located in the city in relation to paving or re-paving the roadway that the property abuts.
Defeatedd

221,739 (47%)

249,070 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 23Highways and bridges; Administrative organizationIt proposed for an amendment to set forth the rules in relation to a state department of highways and its budget.

Approveda

280,107 (58%)

202,410 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 24State judiciaryThis measure proposed an additional judge for the first circuit court of appeals.

Approveda

251,612 (53%)

224,246 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 25State judiciaryIt proposed a number of changes relating to the fourth circuit court of appeal. These changes included dividing the circuit into districts, adding two judges to the court and providing for terms to end in odd-numbered years.

Approveda

235,807 (50%)

235,135 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 26State judiciaryIt proposed to create a family court for the parish of Lafayette.
Defeatedd

218,217 (48%)

237,056 (52%)

LRCA

Amendment 27State judiciaryIt proposed to provide additional judges in the family court of East Baton Rouge.
Defeatedd

216,704 (49%)

229,692 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 28State judiciaryIt proposed to create a new judicial district in the parish of Terrebonne.

Approveda

241,445 (54%)

207,617 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 29State judiciaryIt proposed to create a new judicial district in Allen parish.

Approveda

232,261 (53%)

208,052 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Game and fish commissionsThis measure detailed the rules related to the wildlife and fisheries commission.

Approveda

318,820 (62%)

196,470 (38%)

LRCA

Amendment 30State judiciaryIt proposed to increase the amount in question for a matter in the justice of the peace courts to 300 dollars.
Defeatedd

120,257 (26%)

343,387 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 31State judiciaryIt proposed to increase the jurisdictional amount of some city courts. These courts would be those in cities with a population between 5,000 and 10,000 people or those in cities in the parish seat.

Approveda

221,629 (51%)

215,526 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 32State judiciaryIt proposed to change the designation of city courts in New Orleans to district courts. This change would include an increase in salary for the affected judges.
Defeatedd

99,613 (22%)

347,527 (78%)

LRCA

Amendment 33State judiciaryIt proposed that the juvenile court in Orleans parish would no longer have jurisdiction over cases concerning people charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor or harming the well-being of a minor. These cases would be heard in the criminal district court of New Orleans unless they were punishable by death or hard labor.

Approveda

240,836 (55%)

200,539 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 34State judiciaryIt proposed that the legislature set the salary and number of juvenile court judges for the juvenile court in Orleans parish.

Approveda

228,565 (53%)

204,890 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 35County and municipal governanceIt proposed to extend the term of certain parish officers until December 31, 1970. It also provided to hold elections for these offices every four years starting in November 1970.
Defeatedd

124,606 (28%)

316,844 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 36Revenue allocation; Highways and bridgesIt proposed to spend royalty road fund monies on maintenance of roads, bridges and tunnels. It also provided for using this money in the purchase of road maintenance equipment.
Defeatedd

104,529 (23%)

346,932 (77%)

LRCA

Amendment 37Administration of governmentThis measure proposed to authorize the board of commerce and industry to insure the payments of lease agreements. These lease agreements were related to municipal and parish industrial development indebtedness.
Defeatedd

103,975 (24%)

337,552 (76%)

LRCA

Amendment 38Bond issues; Local government organizationThis measure proposed to give the city of Lake Charles the authority to develop the east shore of Lake Charles for commercial and non-commercial purposes. It also proposed a bond issue to raise the necessary funds.

Approveda

221,534 (52%)

206,290 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 39Public land policyIt proposed to give the city of Lake Charles title to a portion of the bottom of Lake Charles. It also granted authority to the city to develop the area with a system of parks, beaches and other public works improvements.

Approveda

225,364 (53%)

200,764 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Administration of governmentIt proposed to remove the constitutional provisions that established the Louisiana Board of Institutions.

Approveda

272,460 (56%)

217,932 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 40Public land policyThis measure proposed modifications to the authority of the city of Lake Charles in relation to the development of the north shore of Lake Charles and the issuance of bonds related to that development.

Approveda

222,480 (52%)

201,433 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 41Local government organizationThis measure set forth the methodology for naming the members of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners.

Approveda

225,943 (53%)

196,512 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 42Flood infrastructure and management; Bond issuesIt proposed to allow the Pontchartrain Levee district to issue bonds for the building of levees.
Defeatedd

130,329 (30%)

306,861 (70%)

LRCA

Amendment 43Bond issuesIt proposed to allow the Port of New Orleans to borrow funds to improve facilities.

Approveda

222,549 (52%)

202,890 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 44Constitutional rightsIt proposed to permit handicapped persons to vote at a another precinct if the one they are registered at is not accessible.

Approveda

221,191 (52%)

205,893 (48%)

LRCA

Amendment 45Public education governanceIt proposed regulations regarding the districts from which members of the board of education are elected.

Approveda

234,265 (57%)

179,637 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 46Administrative organization; Ports and harborsIt proposed modifications related to the Greater Ouachita Port Commission.

Approveda

211,638 (53%)

189,802 (47%)

LRCA

Amendment 47Public employee retirement fundsIt proposed regulations related to the pension funds for firemen in cities with a population between 15,000 and 30,000 people.
Defeatedd

108,741 (26%)

306,378 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 48Civil serviceIt proposed that the burden of proof, in a case involving an employee of the state, be placed on the employer.
Defeatedd

119,820 (28%)

307,634 (72%)

LRCA

Amendment 49County and municipal governanceIt proposed that municipalities could levy taxes and contract services for areas annexed by the municipality.

Approveda

217,302 (54%)

184,403 (46%)

LRCA

Amendment 5County and municipal governanceThis measure proposed the modification of the constitution with regard to parish charter commissions.

Approveda

295,413 (59%)

206,621 (41%)

LRCA

Amendment 50County and municipal governanceIt proposed to reduce the number of justices on the Avoyelles Parish police jury.

Approveda

219,174 (55%)

178,129 (45%)

LRCA

Amendment 6Administration of governmentIt proposed that the secretary of state be notified of vacancies in elective offices.

Approveda

275,952 (56%)

214,511 (44%)

LRCA

Amendment 7TaxesIt proposed to limit municipal taxes to 10 mills with an additional 1 mill to fund police departments.
Defeatedd

197,205 (40%)

300,492 (60%)

LRCA

Amendment 8Airport infrastructureIt proposed to create the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Authority to construct airport facilities.

Approveda

248,765 (50%)

244,793 (50%)

LRCA

Amendment 9Residency voting requirementsIt proposed easing residential requirements for presidential and vice-presidential electors.

Approveda

280,626 (56%)

216,766 (44%)


February 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciaryIt proposed modifications to the section of the constitution that related to the judicial expenses in Orleans parish.

Approveda

101,634 (57%)

76,091 (43%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciaryIt proposed that the city court of Shreveport have its jurisdiction extended.
Defeatedd

78,239 (46%)

90,624 (54%)

1964

See also: Louisiana 1964 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 28County and municipal governance; Taxes; EnvironmentAuthorize a Mosquito Abatement Program in New Orleans
Defeatedd

131,317 (34%)

256,125 (66%)

1958

See also: Louisiana 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 27County and municipal governance; EnvironmentEstablish a process for parishes to create Mosquito Abatement Districts

Approveda

87,062 (53%)

76,588 (47%)

1954

See also: Louisiana 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 16Race and ethnicity issues; Public education governanceProvide that "All public elementary and secondary schools in the State of Louisiana shall be operated separately for white and colored children"

Overturned

217,992 (82%)

46,929 (18%)

1918

See also: Louisiana 1918 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Women's Suffrage AmendmentSex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvides for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

19,573 (46%)

23,077 (54%)

See also