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House Legislative Services. David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library – updated December 21, 2020
Amendments to the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 Article I Article II Article III Article IV Article V Article VI Article VII
Article VIII Article IX Article X Article XI Article XII Article XIII Article XIV
Article I: Declaration of Rights Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 3, 2020 1 Rep. K. Jackson HB 425/Act 447 2019 R.S.
Abortion right/funding Adds Sec. 20.1 1,274,167
62.058% 779,005 37.942% Pass Dec. 9, 2020
Nov. 6, 2018 1 Sen. Appel SB 31/Act 719 2018 R.S.
Convicted felon in public office Adds Sec. 10.1 1,090,500 74.662% 370,085 25.338% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
Nov. 6, 2018 2 Sen. Morrell SB 243/Act 722 2018 R.S.
Unanimous jury verdict in all noncapital felony cases
Amends Sec. 17(A) 938,182 64.351% 519,731 35.649% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
Nov. 6, 2012 2 Sen. Riser SB 303/Act 874 2012 R.S.
Right to keep & bear arms is fundamental
Amends Sec. 11 1,332,893 73.456% 481,646 26.544% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 2, 2010 8 Rep. Leger HB 276/Act 1052 2010 R.S.
Sale of expropriated property Amends Sec. 4(H)(1) 569,082 51.367% 538,801 48.633% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
Nov. 2, 2010 10 Rep. Montoucet HB 940/Act 1053 2010 R.S.
Waivers of jury trials for criminal defendants
Amends Sec. 17(A) 621,345 55.053% 507,293 44.947% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
Nov. 4, 2008 6 Sen. Murray SB 295/Act 936 2008 R.S.
Re-sale of certain expropriated property
Adds Sec. 4(H)(5) 771,132 49.491% 786,999 50.509% Fail
Sept. 30, 2006 4 Sen. Dupre SB 27/Act 853 2006 R.S.
Hurricane protection liability Adds Sec. 4(G) 380,598 60.776% 245,635 39.224% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 5 Sen. McPherson SB 1/Act 851 2006 R.S.
Limits on expropriation of private property
Amends Sec. 4(B) 333,619 54.782% 275,380 45.218% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 6 Rep. Farrar HB 707/Act 859 2006 R.S.
Procedures to transfer expropriated property
Adds Sec. 4(H) 302,177 50.283% 298,775 49.717% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Nov. 2, 2004 1 Sen. McPherson SB2/Act 927 2004 R.S.
Freedom to hunt, fish & trap Adds Sec. 27 1,195,445 81.027% 279,926 18.973% Pass Dec. 7, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 3 Rep. Pitre HB 424/Act 1295 2003 R.S.
Coastal restoration liability Amends Sec. 4(F) 626,935 60.537% 408,691 39.463% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 4, 2003 12 Rep. Devillier HB 604/Act 1304 2003 R.S.
Contraband Amends Sec. 4(C) 574,307 55.157% 466,914 44.843% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 3, 1998 4 Sen. Dardenne SB 330/Act 1487 1997 R.S.
Crime victims' rights Adds Sec. 25 372,054 69.157% 165,930 30.843% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
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Oct. 3, 1998 6 Rep. Bruneau HB 667/Act 1498 1997 R.S.
Bail denial Amends Sec. 18 369,277 68.309% 171,321 31.691% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 9 Sen. Malone SB 321/Act 1492 1997 R.S.
Felon in public office Amends Sec. 10 342,909 64.038% 192,571 35.962% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 11 Sen. Jordan SB 295/Act 1494 1997 R.S.
State sovereignty
Adds Sec. 25 295,941 56.474% 228,086 43.526% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 14 Sen. Lentini SB 282/Act 1502 1997 R.S.
Jury requirements Amends Sec. 17 314,978 61.934% 193,595 38.066% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Nov. 18, 1995 1 Rep. Windhorst HB 78/Act 1322 1995 R.S.
Jury instruction Amends Sec. 16 747,295 59.539% 507,844 40.461% Pass Dec. 23, 1995
Oct. 7, 1989 4 Sen. Decuir SB 52/Act 840 1989 R.S.
Drug property seizure Amends Sec. 4(D) 422,181 67.835% 200,187 32.165% Pass Nov. 7, 1989
Article II: Distribution of Powers Election Ballot # Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Article III: Legislative Branch Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Oct. 24, 2015 3 Rep. Stokes HB 518/Act 472 2015 R.S.
Fiscal sessions Amends Sec. 2(A)(4)(b) 452,625 45.701% 537,785 54.299% Fail
Nov. 4, 2014 14 Rep. James HB 131/Act 435 2013 R.S.
Tax rebates, incentives & abatements in regular sessions
in even-numbered years
Amends Sec. 2(A)(3)(b) & (4)(b)(introductory
paragraph)
538,530 41.438% 761,078 58.562% Fail
Nov. 6, 2012 3 Sen. E. Guillory SB 21/Act 872 2012 R.S.
Prefiling & notice of retirement bills
Amends Sec. 2(A)(2) 1,101,317 64.460% 607,198 35.540% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 6, 2012 9 Sen. Claitor SB 410/Act 876 2012 R.S.
Crime prevention districts Amends Sec. 13 924,560 56.434% 713,739 43.565% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 2, 2010 1 Sen. McPherson SB 67/Act 539 2009 R.S.
Salary increases for elected officials
Adds Sec. 4(G) 845,944 72.534% 320,331 27.466% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
Oct. 2, 2010 1 Sen. Riser SB 5/Act 537 2009 R.S.
Legislative session dates Amends Sec. 2(A)(3)(a) & (4)(a) & 19
370,471 62.612% 221,218 37.388% Pass Jan. 1, 2012
Nov. 4, 2008 2 Sen. Adley SB 296/Act 937 2008 R.S.
Calling special session Amends Sec. 2(B) 952,140 59.752% 641,350 40.248% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
Nov. 4, 2008 3 Rep. Lorusso HB 183/Act 931 2008 R.S.
Temporary successors for legislators ordered to military duty
Adds Sec. 4(F) 981,577 61.760% 607,771 38.240% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
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Oct. 4, 2003 14 Rep. LeBlanc HB 576/Act 1306 2003 R.S.
Legislative auditor’s political activity
Amends Sec. 11 498, 205 48.010% 539,499 51,990% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 1 Sen. Hines SB 4/Act 1231 2001 R.S.
Legislative sessions Amends Sec. 2(A) 560,348 55.395% 451,199 44.605% Pass Jan. 1, 2004
Oct. 23, 1999 1 Sen. Hines SB 245/Act 1391 1999 R.S.
Legislative sessions Amends Sec. 2(A) 383,176 46.228% 445,704 53.772% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 3 Rep. LeBlanc HB 663/Act 1393 1999 R.S.
Biennial state budgeting Amends Sec. 16(A) 303,720 35.933% 541,518 64.067% Fail
Oct. 21, 1995 2 Rep. Vitter HB 1044/Act 1326 1995 R.S.
Term limits for legislators Adds Sec. 4(E) 842,659 75.655% 271,153 24.345% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 8 Rep. Roach & Rep. Patti
HB 598/Act 1318 1995 R.S.
Local hunting or fishing laws Amends Sec. 12(C) 453,851 42.871% 604,796 57.129% Fail
Oct. 16, 1993 1 Sen. Kelly SB 83/Act 1041 1993 R.S.
Legislative sessions Amends Sec. 2(A) 266,567 65.505% 140,373 34.495% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Oct. 3, 1992 4 Sen. Kelly SB 27/Act 1139 1992 R.S.
Effective date of laws Amends Sec. 19 335,976 51.352% 318,290 48.648% Pass Nov. 5, 1992
Oct. 19, 1991 8 Rep. Morrell HB 36/Act 1071 1991 R.S.
Notice of local/special bills Amends Sec. 13 384,093 38.693% 608,566 61.307% Fail
Oct. 6, 1990 1 Sen. Osterberger SB 1/Act 1095 1990 R.S.
Regular legislative sessions Amends Sec. 2(A) 862,361 77.641% 248,338 22.359% Pass Jan. 1, 1992
Oct. 7, 1989 9 Sen. Kelly SB 60/Act 841 1989 R.S.
Organizational session; vetoes Amends Sec. 18 & adds Sec. 2(D)
346,859 58.099% 250,153 41.901% Pass Nov. 7, 1989
Nov. 6, 1984 4 Rep. Bruneau HB 86/Act 962 1984 R.S.
Organizational sessions of the legislature
Adds Sec. 2(D) 542,150 45.502% 649,325 54.498% Fail
Article IV: Executive Branch Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 4, 2014 11 Rep. Harrison HB 341/Act 874 2014 R.S.
Maximum number of executive branch departments increase
Amends Sec. 1(B) 392,976 29.854% 923,354 70.146% Fail
Nov. 2, 2010 1 Sen. McPherson SB 67/Act 539 2009 R.S.
Salary increases for elected officials
Amends Sec. 4 & adds Sec. 21(F)
845,944 72.534% 320,331 27.466% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
Nov. 4, 2008 1 Sen. Mount SB 232/Act 935 2008 R.S.
Term limits of boards & commissions members
Amends Sec. 21(A) & adds Sec. 22
1,129,899 69.439% 497,283 30.561% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
Sept. 30, 2006 12 Rep. Beard HB 716/Act 858 2006 R.S.
Vacancy in statewide elected offices
Amends Sec. 15 & 16 412,682 68.558%
189,260 31.442% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
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Nov. 20, 1999 1 Rep. Windhorst HB 424/Act 1401 1999 R.S.
Board of Pardons approval Amends Sec. 5(E)(1) 376,785 59.127% 260,460 40.873% Pass Dec. 27, 1999
Oct. 23, 1999 3 Rep. LeBlanc HB 663/Act 1393 1999 R.S.
Biennial state budgeting Amends Sec. 5(G)(2) 303,720 35.933% 541,518 64.067% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 8 Sen. Malone SB 214/Act 1398 1999 R.S.
First-time felon pardons Amends Sec. 5(E)(1) 473,901 53.667% 409,136 46.333% Pass Nov. 25, 1999
Sept. 27, 1986 7 Rep. Dastugue HB 29/Act 1082 1986 R.S.
"Lame duck" period for statewide elected officials
Amends Sec. 3(A) & Adds Sec. 3(D)
501,579 58.901% 349,986 41.099% Pass Oct. 30, 1986
Article V: Judicial Branch Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Oct. 12, 2019 3 Rep. Dwight HB 428/Act 446 2019 R.S.
Board of Tax Appeals jurisdiction Adds Sec. 35 700,217 57.881% 509,530 42.119% Pass Nov. 18, 2019
Nov. 4, 2014 5 Rep. Edwards HB 96/Act 875 2014 R.S.
Judge’s retirement Amends Sec. 23 562,790 41.837% 782,393 58.163% Fail
Nov. 2, 2010 9 Sen. Murray SB 42/Act 1051 2010 R.S.
Judgments of workers’ compensation claims
Amends Sec. 8(B) 634,781 57.347% 472,125 42.653% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
Nov. 7, 2006 6 Rep. R. Carter HB 206/Act 862 2006 R.S.
New family & juvenile judgeships Adds Sec. 15(A) 499,543 60.620% 324,511 39.380% Pass Jan. 1, 2007
Sept. 30, 2006 13 Rep. Greene HB 13/Act 860 2006 R.S.
Qualifications for judges Amends Sec. 24 423,846 70.344% 178,690 29.656% Pass Jan. 1, 2008
Oct. 4, 2003 15 Rep. Frith HB 19/Act 1296 2003 R.S.
Judge's retirement age Amends Sec. 23(B) 572,690 53.297% 501,829 46.703% Pass Jan. 1, 2004
Nov. 5, 2002 12 Sen. Fontenot & Rep. DeWitt
SB 163/Act 1230 2001 R.S.
Livingston Parish coroner Amends Sec. 29 436,823 44.513% 544,517 55.487% Faili
Nov. 20, 1999 6 Rep. LeBlanc HB 641/Act 1406 1999 R.S.
Jury exemption for elders Amends Sec. 33(B) 444,112 69.515% 194,762 30.485% Pass Dec. 27, 1999
Oct. 21, 1995 4 Rep. Murray HB 234/Act 1317 1995 R.S.
Mandatory retirement for judges Amends Sec. 23(B) 413,392 37.693% 683,332 62.307% Fail
Oct. 1, 1994 3 Rep. Windhorst & Sen. Barro
HB 73/Act 152 1994 3rd E.S.
Juveniles tried as adults
Amends Sec. 19 515,147 74.420% 177,071 25.580% Pass Nov. 3, 1994
Oct. 1, 1994 4 Sen. Bankston SB 25/Act 1040 1993 R.S.
Family court jurisdiction Amends Sec. 16(A) 450,964 67.277% 219,348 32.723% Pass Nov. 3, 1994
Nov. 3, 1992 6 Rep. McMains HB 74/Act 1144 1992 R.S.
Family court jurisdiction Amends Sec. 16(A) 554,667 45.521% 663,807 54.479% Fail
Oct. 6, 1990 5 Sen. Ewing SB 64/Act 1098 1990 R.S.
Workers' compensation Amends Secs. 10(A), (B) & 16(A)
645,332 59.175% 445,208 40.825% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
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Oct. 7, 1989 5 Sen. Kelly SB 63/Act 842 1989 R.S.
Supreme Court justices Amends Sec. 4 & Adds Sec. 35
151,195 25.049% 452,408 74.951% Fail
Nov. 21, 1987 1 Sen. Casey SB 7/Act 945 1987 R.S.
Appointment of temporary lower court judges
Amends Sec. 5(A) 426,461 58.934% 297,160 41.066% Pass Dec. 24, 1987
Sept. 27, 1986 6 Sen. Casey SB 50/Act 1081 1986 R.S.
Clarify authority of Supreme Court to appoint temporary judges
Amends Sec. 5(A) 395,189 46.886% 447,684 53.114% Fail
Oct. 22, 1983 1 Rep. Bruneau HB 87/Act 728 1983 R.S.
Fewer special elections for judges
Amends Sec. 22(B) 672,005 69.791% 290,880 30.209% Pass Nov. 23, 1983
Nov. 4, 1980 1 Sen. Windhorst SB 86/Act 843 1980 R.S.
Appeal of criminal cases Amends Secs. 5(D) & (E), 8(B) & 10
725,048 66.638% 362,993 33.362% Pass July 1, 1982
Oct. 27, 1979 2 Rep. Faucheux HB 120/Act 801 1979 R.S.
Adult trials for certain juvenile offenders
Amends Sec. 19 502,241 69.371% 221,752 30.629% Pass Dec. 1, 1979
Article VI: Local Government Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 4, 2014 6 Rep. Leger HB 111/Act 870 2014 R.S.
Orleans Parish fire & police protection millage rates increase
Amends Sec. 26(E) 672,048 51.156% 641,664 48.844% Pass Dec. 9, 2014
Sept. 30, 2006 3 Sen. Boasso SB 9/Act 43 2006 1st E.S.
Regional flood protection authorities
Amends Secs. 38(A)(1) & 39 & adds Sec. 38.1
513,180 80.767% 122,206 19.233% Pass Jan. 1, 2007
Sept. 30, 2006 4 Sen. Dupre SB 27/Act 853 2006 R.S.
Hurricane protection liability Amends Sec. 42(A) 380,598 60.776% 245,635 39.224% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 5 Sen. McPherson SB 1/Act 851 2006 R.S.
Limits on expropriation of private property
Amends Sec. 21(A) & Adds Sec. 21(D)
333,619 54.782% 275,380 45.218% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 9 Sen. Quinn SB 296/Act 855 2006 R.S.
State mandates on school spending
Amends Sec. 14 305,220 50.549% 298,589 49.451% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Nov. 5, 1996 3 Sen. Hainkel SB 25/Act 46 1996 R.S.
Sales tax exemptions local, state or both
Amends Sec. 29(D) 825,974 60.789% 532,792 39.211% Pass Dec. 11, 1996
Oct. 21, 1995 7 Sen. Bean & Rep. Jenkins
SB 74/Act 1329 1995 R.S.
Limit local tax votes Amends Sec. 30 733,955 69.065% 328,754 30.935% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 1, 1994 2 Rep. Theriot & Sen. Foster
HB 66/Act 48 1994 R.S.
Louisiana Recovery District Adds Sec. 30.1 437,450 64.217% 243,760 35.783% Pass Nov. 3, 1994
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revisionii
CP 5iii/HCR 7 CC-1992
Local sales tax exemptions Amends Sec. 29(D) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 6/HCR 7 CC-1992
Local occupational license tax Amends Sec. 28 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Oct. 19, 1991 1 Rep. Thompson HB 125/Act 1066 1991 R.S.
State mandates on locals Amends Sec. 14 607,404 58.024% 439,415 41.976% Pass Nov. 21, 1991
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Oct. 6, 1990 13 Rep. Landrieu HB 142/Act 1103 1990 R.S.
New Orleans property tax Adds Sec. 26(E) 500,330 55.570% 400,036 44.430% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
Oct. 7, 1989 6 Sen. Bares SB 68/Act 844 1989 R.S.
District & appeals judges Amends Secs. 8(A) & (C), 9, 14, 15 (C) & 22
141,856 23.618% 458,769 76.382% Fail
Oct. 7, 1989 10 Rep. Melancon HB 23/Act 27 1989 2nd E.S.
Municipal property tax Amends Sec. 27(C) & adds Sec. 27(D)
169,610 28.547% 424,534 71.453% Fail
Apr. 29, 1989 1 Rep. Gomez HB 1/Act 1 1989 1st E.S.
1989 First Special Session amendment
Repeals Sec. 28 449,418 44.925% 550,960 55.075% Fail
Sept. 27, 1986 2 Rep. Laborde HB 181/Act 1019 1985 R.S.
Limit levee district taxes Amends Sec. 42(A) 344,916 41.905% 478,173 58.095% Fail
Article VII: Revenue & Finance Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 3, 2020 2 Rep. Huval HB 360/Act 368 2020 R.S.
Includes presence of oil/gas in fair market value of oil/gas well for ad valorem taxes
Amends Sec. 4(B) 1,158,766
58.338% 827,516
41.662% Pass Dec. 9, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020 3 Rep. G. Carter HB 267/Act 367 2020 R.S.
Budget Stabilization Fund use for declared disaster expense
Amends Sec. 10.3(C)(3) & 4 & Adds Sec. 10.3(A)(5) & (C)(5)
1,097,196
55.344% 885,304
44.656% Pass Dec. 9, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020 4 Rep. Beaullieu HB 464/Act 366 2020 R.S.
Expenditure limit calculation Amends Sec. 10(C)(1) 856,559
44.24% 1,079,618
55.76% Fail
Nov. 3, 2020 5 Sen. Abraham SB 272/Act 370 2020 R.S.
Ad valorem tax exemption when owner agrees to cooperative endeavor
requiring payments in lieu of taxes
Adds Sec. 21(O) 727,372
37.327% 1,221,254
62.673% Fail
Nov. 3, 2020 6 Rep. Hilferty HB 525/Act 369 2020 R.S.
Income threshold for special homestead exemption assessment
Amends Sec. 18(G)(1)(a)(ii) 1,225,682
62.164% 746,021
37.386% Pass Dec. 9, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020 7 Sen. Fesi SB 12/Act 38 2020 1st E.S.
Unclaimed Property Permanent Trust Fund
Adds Sec. 10(F)(4)(i) & Sec. 28
1,267,414
64.325% 702,930
35.675% Pass July 1, 2021
Oct. 12, 2019 1 Rep. Miguez HB 234/Act 444 2019 R.S.
Ad valorem tax exemption of raw material to property destined for the
Outer Continental Shelf
Amends Sec. 21(D)(2) & (3)
575,542 47.251% 642,508 52.749% Fail
Oct. 12, 2019 2 Rep. Steve Carter
HB 62/Act 445 2019 R.S.
Education Excellence Fund Amends Sec. 10.8(C)(3)(b), (c), & (g) & Repeals Sec. 10.8(C)(3)(d)
612,257 50.391% 602,745 49.609% Pass Nov. 18, 2019
Oct. 12, 2019 4 Sen. Carter SB 79/Act 448 2019 R.S.
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Amends Sec. 21(O) 442,998 36.509% 770,395 63.491% Fail
Nov. 6, 2018 3 Sen. Erdey SB 263/Act 717 2018 R.S.
Political subdivision donation of public equipment & personnel use
Amends Sec. 14(B) 791,714 56.034% 621,198 43.966% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
Nov. 6, 2018 4 Sen. Cortez SB 59/Act 720 2018 R.S.
Transportation Trust Fund Amends Sec. 27 (B)(1) 792,972 55.935% 624,691 44.065% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
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Nov. 6, 2018 5 Sen. Perry SB 163/Act 721 2018 R.S.
Property tax treatments of property in trust
Adds Secs. 18(G)(6), 21(K)(4), & (M)(4)
1,013,722 71.504% 403,989 28.496% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
Nov. 6, 2018 6 Sen. Morrell SB 164/Act 718 2018 R.S.
Phase-in of property tax increases
Amends Sec. 18(A) & (F) 809,381 57.553% 596,950 42.447% Pass Dec. 12, 2018
Oct. 14, 2017 1 Sen. Walsworth SB 140/Act 428 2017 R.S.
Property tax exemption for construction work in progress
Adds Sec. 21(N) 266,133 65.601% 139,549 34.399% Pass Nov. 16, 2017
Oct. 14, 2017 2 Rep. Garofalo HB 145/Act 427 2017 R.S.
Ad valorem tax exemption for surviving spouses of first responders
killed in the line of duty
Amends Sec. 21(M)(1) 272,042 67.379% 131,704 32.621% Pass Jan. 1, 2018
Oct. 14, 2017 3 Rep. Thibaut HB 354/Act 429 2017 R.S.
Establish a Construction Subfund of the Transportation Trust Fund
Amends Sec. 27 (B) 213,433 53.133% 188,263 46.867% Pass Nov. 16, 2017
Nov. 8, 2016 3 Rep. Leger HB 31/Act 31 2016 1st E.S.
Deduction of federal income taxes when calculating corporate income tax
Amends Sec. 4(A) 790,430 43.909% 1,009,718 56.091% Fail
Nov. 8, 2016 4 Rep. Mike Johnson
HB 505/Act 678 2016 R.S.
Ad valorem tax exemption for surviving spouses of military/law
enforcement killed in the line of duty
Adds Sec. 21(M) 1,298,327 71.798% 509,990 28.203% Pass Dec. 1, 2016
Nov. 8, 2016 5 Rep. Leger HB 603/Act 679 2016 R.S.
Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund
Adds Secs. 10(F)(4)(h), 10.15 & 10.16
949,796 53.604% 822,071 46.396% Pass Dec. 13, 2016
Nov. 8, 2016 6 Sen. Allain SB 201/Act 681 2016 R.S.
Reduction of constitutionally protected expenditures &
dedications
Amends Secs. 10(F)(2)(b) & Adds 10(F)(4)(h), (i), (j), (k)
& (l)
743,232 42.173% 1,019,109 57.827% Fail
Oct. 24, 2015 1 Sen. Adley SB 202/Act 473 2015 R.S.
Budget & Transportation
Stabilization Trust
Amends Sec. 10(D)(2)(d), 10.3(A)(intro. para.) & (A)(2)(a)(intro. para.) & (b),
10.5(B) & Adds 10.3(A)(2)(c)
466,433 47.49% 515,826 52.51% Fail
Oct. 24, 2015 2 Rep. St. Germain
HB 618/Act 471 2015 R.S.
State infrastructure bank Amends Sec. 14(B) 529,271 52.86% 471,989 47.14% Pass Nov. 25, 2015
Oct. 24, 2015 4 Rep. Chaney HB 360/Act 470 2015 R.S.
Ad valorem tax application for public entities in other states
Amends Sec. 21(A) 510,102 51.42% 481,904 48.58% Pass Nov. 25, 2015
Nov. 4, 2014 1 Rep. Kleckley HB 533/Act 439 2013 R.S.
Medical Assistance Trust Fund Adds Sec. 10.14 776,9000 56.160% 606,475 43.840% Pass Dec. 9, 2014
Nov. 4, 2014 2 Rep. Kleckley HB 532/Act 438 2013 R.S.
Hospital Stabilization Fund Adds Sec. 10.13 770,602 56.208% 600,390 43.792% Pass Dec. 9, 2014
Nov. 4, 2014 3 Rep. Berthelot HB 488/Act 871 2014 R.S.
Tax sale fees for authorized agents of tax collectors
Amends Sec. 25(A)(1) & (E) 477,859 35.775% 857,884 64.225% Fail
Nov. 4, 2014 4 Rep. St. Germain
HB 628/Act 873 2014 R.S.
Investment of public funds in a state infrastructure bank
Amends Sec. 14(B) 430,027 32.476% 894,105 67.524% Fail
Nov. 4, 2014 7 Sen. Adley SB 96/Act 433 2013 R.S.
Property tax exemption eligibility for disabled veterans
Amends Sec. 21(K)(1) & (3) 992,380 74.385% 341,725 25.615% Pass Dec. 9, 2014
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Nov. 4, 2014 8 Sen. Allain SB 128/Act 434 2013 R.S.
Artificial Reef Development Fund
Adds Sec. 10.11 757,208 57.161% 567,489 42.839% Pass Dec. 25, 2014
Nov. 4, 2014 9 Sen. Morrell SB 56/Act 432 2013 R.S.
Annual income certification for disabled property owners applying for the special
assessment level
Amends Sec. 18(G)(1)(a)(iv)
619,467 46.895% 701,490 53.105% Fail
Nov. 4, 2014 10 Rep. Williams HB 256/Act 436 2013 R.S.
Redemption period for certain property sold at tax sale
Adds Sec. 25(B)(3) 712,839 54.262% 600,865 45.738% Pass Jan. 1, 2015
Nov. 4, 2014 13 Rep. Bishop HB 489/Act 872 2014 R.S.
Sale of property in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans
Amends Sec. 14(B) 528,508 40.538% 775,242 59.462% Fail
Nov. 6, 2012 1 Sen. Buffington SB 82/Act 873 2012 R.S.
Medicaid Trust Fund for the Elderly
Adds Sec. 10(F)(4)(g) 1,283,545 70.835% 528,476 29.165% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 6, 2012 4 Sen. Amedee SB 337/Act 875 2012 R.S.
Property taxes for spouses Adds Sec. 21(K)(1) 1,265,724 73.508% 456,155 26.492% Pass Jan. 1, 2013
Nov. 6, 2012 6 Rep. Barras HB 497/Act 869 2012 R.S.
Property tax in New Iberia Adds Sec. 21(L) 694,927 42.459% 941,781 57.541% Fail
Nov. 6, 2012 8 Rep. Robideaux HB 674/Act 871 2012 R.S.
Property taxes on businesses Adds Sec. 21(L) 849,253 51.676% 794,176 48.324% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 19, 2011 1 Rep. Nowlin HB 135/Act 425 2011 R.S.
Costs associated with the sale of immovable property
Adds Sec. 2.3 476,938 80.801% 113,326 19.199% Pass Nov. 30, 2011
Oct. 22, 2011 1 Sen. Alario SB 53/Act 423 2011 R.S.
TOPS & Health Care Excellence Funds
Amends Secs. 10.8 (A)(1)(c), (A)(2), (3) & (4) & Adds Sec. 4.1
672,429 69.596% 293,759 30.404% Pass Nov. 21, 2011
Oct. 22, 2011 2 Rep. Pearson HB 384/Act 422 2011 R.S.
Unfunded accrued liability Amends Sec. 10(D)(2)(b) 531,551 58.703% 373,945 41.297% Pass Nov. 21, 2011
Oct. 22, 2011 4 Sen. Chaisson SB 147/Act 424 2011 R.S.
Rainy Day Fund Adds Sec. 10.3(C)(5) 433,204 49.405% 443,634 50.595% Fail
Oct. 22, 2011 5 Rep. Leger HB 30/Act 43 2011 1st E.S.
Tax sales in New Orleans Amends Sec. 25(A)(2) 424,397 48.488% 450,862 51.512% Fail
Nov. 2, 2010 2 Rep. Gallot HB 765/Act 541 2009 R.S.
Severance tax allocation Adds Sec. 4(D)(4) 663,032 58.139% 477,384 41.861% Pass Apr. 1, 2012
Nov. 2, 2010 3 Rep. Pope HB 246/Act 1049 2010 R.S.
Homestead exemption for disabled veterans
Adds Sec. 21(K) 737,588 64.785 400,931 35.215% Pass Jan. 1, 2012
Nov. 2, 2010 4 Rep. Arnold HB 903/Act 542 2009 R.S.
Property tax millage rate increases by non-elected bodies
Amends Sec. 23(C) 532,639 47.838% 580,790 52.162%
Fail
Nov. 2, 2010 5 Sen. Murray SB 21/Act 1050 2010 R.S.
Post-disaster occupancy grace period
Amends Secs. 18(G)(5) & 20(A)(10)
700,116 61.798% 432,786 38.202% Pass Jan. 1, 2011
Nov. 2, 2010 7 Rep. Leger HB 509/Act 540 2009 R.S.
Tax sales for delinquent property taxes
Amends Sec. 25(A)(1) & (E) 493,618 44.977% 603,878 55.023% Fail
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Nov. 4, 2008 4 Rep. Gallot HB 420/Act 932 2008 R.S.
State severance taxes to parishes
Amends Sec. 4(D)(3) & Adds Sec. 4(D)(4) & (5)
704,130 44.582% 875,272 55.418% Fail
Nov. 4, 2008 5 Rep. Ritchie HB 461/Act 933 2008 R.S.
Transfer of special property tax assessments
Amends Sec. 18(G)(6) 778,275 49.941% 780,125 50.059% Fail
Nov. 4, 2008 7 Rep. Downs HB 584/Act 934 2008 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 14(B) 670,816 44.342% 842,009 55.658% Fail
Oct. 20, 2007 1 Sen. Fontenot SB 2/Act 483 2007 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 10(D)(3)(a) & (c) 675,775 59.031% 469,006 40.969% Pass Nov. 19, 2007
Oct. 20, 2007 4 Rep. Jack Smith HB 260/Act 486 2007 R.S.
Property tax for consigned jewelry
Amends Sec. 21(C)(19) 490,460 44.336% 615,781 55.664% Fail
Nov. 7, 2006 1 Sen. Nevers SB 89/Act 511 2005 R.S.
Property tax assessment freeze for military & disabled
Amends Sec. 18(G)(1)(a)(i), (iii) & (2)(a) & Adds
18(G)(1)(a)(iv)
578,395 67.572% 277,576 32.428% Pass Jan. 1, 2007
Nov. 7, 2006 2 Rep. Gallot HB 714/Act 864 2006 R.S.
Parish severance tax allocation Amends Sec. 4(D) 496,880 58.867% 347,198 41.133% Pass Dec. 11, 2006
Nov. 7, 2006 3 Sen. Adley SB 32/Act 510 2005 R.S.
Property tax exemption for leased medical equipment
Amends Sec. 21(B)(1)(a) 498,836 59.474% 339,911 40.526% Pass Jan. 1, 2007
Nov. 7, 2006 4 Rep. Arnold HB 187/Act 512 2005 R.S.
Municipal property tax exemption for motor vehicles
Amends Sec. 21(E) 512,996 60.689% 332,293 39.311% Pass Dec. 11, 2007
Nov. 7, 2006 5 Sen. Bajoie SB 200/Act 509 2005 R.S.
Property tax exemption for consigned art
Amends Sec. 21(C)(19) 451,341 54.474% 377,196 45.526% Pass Jan. 1, 2007
Nov. 7, 2006 7 Sen. Duplessis SB 141/Act 863 2006 R.S.
Consolidation of the New Orleans assessors
Amends Sec. 24 672,765 78.247% 187,035 21.753% Pass Dec. 11, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 1 Sen. Dupre SB 27/Act 69 2005 1st E.S.
Coastal Protection & Restoration Fund
Amends Secs. 10(D)(2)(e), 10.2 & 10.5(B) & (C)
525,734 81.754% 117,334 18.246% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 2 Sen. Dardenne SB 229/Act 854 2006 R.S.
Consolidation of coastal funds Adds Sec. 10.2(F) & Repeals Sec. 10.11
505,696 79.246% 132,435 20.754% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 7 Rep. Daniel HB 406/Act 857 2006 R.S.
Medicaid Trust Fund investment
Amends Sec. 14(B) 386,632 63.159% 225,527 36.841% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 8 Rep. Alario HB 34/Act 70 2005 1st E.S.
Homestead exemption & special assessments for damaged homes
Adds Secs. 18(G)(5) & 20(A)(10)
482,964 78.768% 130,187 21.232% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 10 Rep. Cazayoux HB 345/Act 856 2006 R.S.
Higher education investments Amends Sec. 14(B) 352,741 58.935% 245,788 41.065% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 11 Rep. Triche HB 389/Act 852 2006 R.S.
Homestead exemption for homes in revocable trusts
Amends Sec. 20(A)(3) & (5) 402,763 66.195% 205,682 33.805% Pass Oct. 31, 2006
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Nov. 2, 2004 2 Sen. Dupre SB 806/Act 929 2004 R.S.
Homestead exemption Amends Sec. 20(A) 1,129,186 78.039% 317,770 21.961% Pass Dec. 7, 2004
Nov. 2, 2004 4 Sen. Nevers SB 44/Act 928 2004 R.S.
Agricultural & Seafood Fund Adds Sec. 10.12 996,491 67.139% 487,723 32.861% Pass Dec. 7, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 1 Sen. Dupre SB 214/Act 1302 2003 R.S.
Wetlands Conservation & Restoration Fund
Amends Secs. 10.2(B)& (C) &10.5(B) & (C), & Adds Sec. 10(D)(2)(e) & (f)
731,662 67.135% 358,177 32.865% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 4, 2003 2 Sen. Dardenne SB 213/Act 1300 2003 R.S.
Louisiana Coastal Restoration Fund
Adds Sec. 10.11 737,543 67.874% 349,088 32.126% Pass Jan. 1, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 6 Sen. Barham SB 223/Act 1301 2003 R.S.
TIMED projects Amends Sec. 27 (B) 636,973 60.957% 407,981 39.043% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 4, 2003 7 Sen. Heitmeier SB 177/Act 1299 2003 R.S.
State infrastructure bank Amends Sec. 14(B) 449,005 43.119% 592,315 56.881% Fail
Oct. 4, 2003 8 Rep. Pitre HB 425/Act 1297 2003 R.S.
Offshore drilling rigs tax break Adds Sec. 21(J) 589,355 55.924% 464,487 44.076% Pass Jan. 1, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 11 Rep. LeBlanc HB 637/Act 1307 2003 R.S.
Budget Stabilization Fund Amends Sec. 10.3(A)(2)(a) & 10.5(B)
599,147 58.488% 425,246 41.512% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 4, 2003 13 Rep. Faucheux HB 370/Act 1303 2003 R.S.
Leasing local property Amends Sec. 14(B) 425,615 41.074% 610,608 58.926% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 2 Rep. Stelly HB 31/Act 88 2002 R.S.
Income/sales tax swap Amends Sec. 4(A) & Adds Sec. 2.2
534,985 51.346% 506,938 48.654% Pass Jan. 1, 2003
Nov. 5, 2002 3 Rep. Daniel HB 507/Act 1236 2001 R.S.
Budget adjustments Amends Sec. 10(F) 581,086 57.669% 426,539 42.331% Pass Dec. 11, 2002
Nov. 5, 2002 5 Rep. Thompson HB 68/Act 89 2002 R.S.
Retirement communities tax break
Adds Sec. 21(J) 389,693 39.210% 604,163 60.790% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 6 Rep. Toomy HB 485/Act 1234 2001 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 11(A) & Adds Sec. 10(D)(3)
647,113 62.865% 382,260 37.135% Pass Dec. 11, 2002
Nov. 5, 2002 7 Rep. Hebert HB 58/Act 87 2002 R.S.
One-time filing for senior tax break
Amends Secs. 18(G)(1)(a) & 2(a)
677,606 68.063% 317,956 31.937% Pass Dec. 11, 2002
Nov. 5, 2002 8 Rep. Daniel HB 508/Act 1235 2001 R.S.
Higher education investments Amends Sec. 14(B) 489,884 49.061% 508,645 50.939% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 9 Sen. Ellington SB 240/Act 1232 2001 R.S.
Medicaid Trust Fund investment
Amends Sec. 14(B) 485,728 48.455% 516,706 51.545% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 10 Sen. Malone SB 244/Act 1233 2001 R.S.
Groundwater conservation Adds Sec. 10.11 452,991 45.538% 541,754 54.462% Fail
Nov. 5, 2002 11 Sen. Romero SB 18/Act 86 2002 R.S.
Offshore drilling rigs tax break Adds Sec. 21(J) 467,722 47.508% 516,788 52.492% Fail
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Nov. 7, 2000 2 Rep. Daniel HB 73/Act 48 2000 R.S.
State personal income tax change
Amends Sec. 4(A) 542,848 37.919% 888,766 62.081% Fail
Nov. 7, 2000 3 Rep. Thompson HB 98/Act 49 2000 R.S.
State food & utilities sales tax repeal
Adds Sec. 2.2 749,279 52.499% 677,949 47.501% Failiv
Nov. 7, 2000 4 Rep. Faucheux HB 9/Act 152 2000 1st E.S.
Donation of public funds Amends Sec. 14(B) 502,936 35.868% 899,240 64.132% Fail
Nov. 20, 1999 2 Rep. John Smith HB 647/Act 1402 1999 R.S.
Wildlife Trust Funds Amends Sec. 14(A) & (B) 332,034 53.322% 290,659 46.678% Pass Dec. 27, 1999
Oct. 23, 1999 2 Rep. Downer HB 640/Act 1392 1999 R.S.
Tobacco Trust Fund Amends Secs. 10.8, 10.9, & 10.10
584,294 70.314% 246,689 29.686% Pass July 1, 2000
Oct. 23, 1999 3 Rep. LeBlanc HB 663/Act 1393 1999 R.S.
Biennial state budgeting Amends Secs. 10(B) & (C)(1), 10.1(C)(1), 10.4(A)(1), 10.5(C),
11(A) & (C), & 27(B)
303,720 35.933% 541,518 64.067% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 5 Rep. Smith HB 601/Act 1395 1999 R.S.
Donation of surplus property Adds Sec. 14(E) 449,224 51.359% 425,456 48.641% Pass Nov. 25, 1999
Oct. 23, 1999 6 Sen. Cain SB 116/Act 1396 1999 R.S.
Donation of asphalt Amends Sec. 14(B) 522,383 59.322% 358,210 40.678% Pass Nov. 25, 1999
Oct. 23, 1999 10 Rep. Murray HB 617/Act 1400 1999 R.S.
Orleans blighted property Amends Sec. 21(H) 427,324 48.954% 445,587 51.046% Failv
Oct. 3, 1998 1 Sen. Dardenne SB 1/Act 170 1998 1st E.S.
Community college system Amends Sec. 10.1(C)(2)-(4), (D)(1)(c), D(2)(a) & (c)
336,709 65.509% 177,278 34.491% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 2 Rep. Dupre HB 720/Act 1499 1997 R.S.
Parish severance tax allocation Amends Sec. 4(D) 278,523 52.305% 253,972 47.695% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 5 Rep. Downer HB 873/Act 1501 1997 R.S.
"Rainy Day" Fund & uses of nonrecurring money
Amends Secs. 10(B) & (D)(2) & 10.3
267,568 51.413% 252,865 48.587% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 7 Sen. Ewing SB 215/Act 1490 1997 R.S.
State infrastructure bank Amends Sec. 14(B) 25,521 8.745% 266,304 91.255% Fail
Oct. 3, 1998 8 Sen. Lentini SB 320/Act 1491 1997 R.S.
Homestead assessment for seniors
Amends Sec. 18(A) & Adds Sec. 18(G)
374,973 68.630% 171,392 31.370% Pass Jan. 1, 2000
Oct. 3, 1998 10 Sen. Heitmeier SB 290/Act 1493 1997 R.S.
Court-ordered taxes Adds Sec. 1(B) 328,506 62.023% 201,146 37.977% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 12 Rep. Schneider HB 196/Act 1496 1997 R.S.
Millage roll up hearing notice Amends Sec. 23(C) 331,952 63.573% 190,206 36.427% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 13 Rep. Jack Smith HB 852/Act 1500 1997 R.S.
Flood emergency funding Amends Sec. 7(B) 288,393 55.847% 228,004 44.153% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 15 Sen. Bagneris SB 29/Act 75 1998 R.S.
Blighted property Amends Sec. 14(B) 274,555 53.309% 240,475 46.691% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
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Oct. 3, 1998 16 Sen. Malone SB 32/Act 76 1998 R.S.
Downtown residential property Amends Sec. 21(H) 253,730 49.260% 261,358 50.740% Fail
Oct. 3, 1998 17 Rep. Murray HB 857/Act 1495 1997 R.S.
Property tax sale Amends Sec. 25(A) 275,786 52.101% 253,542 47.899% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 18 Rep. Hammett HB 77/Act 74 1998 R.S.
Vidalia property tax exemption Amends Sec. 21(J) 217,432 41.661% 304,478 58.339% Failvi
Nov. 5, 1996 2 Sen. Robichaux SB 175/Act 97 1996 1st E.S.
Donation of abandoned housing
Amends Sec. 14(B) 963,858 69.753% 417,960 30.247% Pass Dec. 11, 1996
Sept. 21, 1996 2 Sen. Greene SB 6/Act 47 1996 R.S.
Intangible property exemption Adds Sec. 21(C (18) 469,609 54.095% 398,517 45.905% Pass Nov. 5, 1996
Oct. 21, 1995 6 Rep. Gunn & Rep. Jenkins
HB 320/Act 1324 1995 R.S.
Two-thirds vote for fees Adds Sec. 2.1 663,835 62.493% 398,413 37.507% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 10 Rep. Stine HB 1034/Act 1325 1995 R.S.
Mineral Revenue Fund use Amends Sec. 10.5(C) 692,111 66.814% 343,774 33.187% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 11 Sen. Nunez & Rep. Jenkins
SB 298/Act 1330 1995 R.S.
Oilfield Site Restoration Fund Amends Sec. 10.6 660,541 63.522% 379,317 36.478% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 12 Sen. Nunez & Rep. Jenkins
SB 299/Act 1331 1995 R.S.
Oil Spill Contingency Fund Amends Sec. 10.6 672,387 64.302% 373,284 35.698% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 14 Rep. Clarkson & Sen. Bagneris
HB 974/Act 1319 1995 R.S.
Redeeming New Orleans property
Amends Sec. 25(B) 694,872 66.407% 351,513 33.593% Passvii Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 15 Rep. Clarkson & Sen. Irons
HB 1020/Act 1320 1995 R.S.
Donating abandoned homes Amends Sec. 14(B) 708,487 67.729% 337,572 32.271% Passviii Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 1, 1994 1 Sen. Nunez SB 64/Act 151 1994 3rd E.S.
Investing the Education Trust Fund
Amends Sec. 10.1(A), (B) & (C)(2)
398,943 57.660% 292,945 42.340% Pass Nov. 3, 1994
Oct. 16, 1993 2 Sen. Johnson SB 1079/Act 1044 1993 R.S.
State debt limit Adds Sec. 6(F) 288,385 71.208% 116,605 28.792% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Oct. 16, 1993 3 Rep. Steve Theriot
HB 148/Act 1045 1993 R.S.
Feasibility studies/spending limit
Amends Secs. 10(C), 11(A) & (C) & Adds Sec. 10(J)
282,654 70.629% 117,539 29.371% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Oct. 16, 1993 4 Sen. Hainkel SB 86/Act 1042 1993 R.S.
Nonrecurring revenues Amends Sec. 10(B) & (D) 280,145 70.286% 118,434 29.714% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Oct. 16, 1993 5 Sen. McPherson SB 116/Act 1043 1993 R.S.
Agency debt costs Amends Sec. 6(B) 287,488 71.915% 112,272 28.085% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Oct. 16, 1993 6 Rep. Stelly HB 269/Act 1046 1993 R.S.
Mobile home tax exemption Amends Sec. 20(A)(1) 240,774 58.951% 167,657 41.049% Pass Nov. 18, 1993
Nov. 3, 1992 1 Rep. Reilly HB 85/Act 1146 1992 R.S.
Investment of 8(g) Fund in stocks
Amends Sec. 10.1(B) 575,548 45.818% 680,610 54.182% Fail
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Nov. 3, 1992 2 Rep. Reilly HB 84/Act 1145 1992 R.S.
Use of public funds Amends Sec. 14(B) 522,709 41.819% 727,221 58.181% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 12/HCR 7 CC-1992
Feasibility study for capital outlay projects
Amends Sec. 6(B) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
State expenditure limit Amends Sec. 10(C) & (J) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Budget reduction authority Adds Sec. 11.1 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Statutory dedications Amends Sec. 9(B) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Local government scholarships Adds Sec. 14(B) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
General obligation debt Adds Sec. 6(F) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Nonrecurring revenues Amends Secs. 10(B), 10(D) & 11(A)
441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Industrial tax exemption job criteria
Amends Sec. 21(F) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP 9/HCR 7 CC-1992
Capital budget priorities Amends Sec. 6(B) & 11 (C) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Oct. 3, 1992 1 Sen. Crain SB 6/Act 1138 1992 R.S.
Home builders' property tax exemption
Adds Sec. 21(J) 256,288 38.019% 417,826 61.982% Fail
Oct. 3, 1992 2 Sen. Crain SB 36/Act 1141 1992 R.S.
Homestead exemption for mobile homes
Amends Sec. 20 (A)(1) 338,810 49.776% 341,863 50.224% Fail
Oct. 19, 1991 2 Sen. Ewing SB 26/Act 1067 1991 R.S.
Use of public funds Amends Sec. 14(B) 488,900 48.110% 527,314 51.890% Fail
Oct. 19, 1991 4 Rep. Reilly HB 154/Act 1069 1991 R.S.
New Fund for Higher Education Adds Sec. 10.4 600,519 58.101% 433,060 41.899% Pass Nov. 21, 1991
Oct. 19, 1991 5 Rep. Stine HB 23/Act 1070 1991 R.S.
Mineral settlement money Adds Sec. 10.4 537,418 54.220% 453,761 45.780% Pass Jan. 1, 1992
Oct. 19, 1991 7 Rep. Reilly HB 93/Act 1072 1991 R.S.
Single parish sales tax collector Amends Sec. 3 546,202 54.054% 464,280 45.946% Pass Nov. 21, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 2 Sen. Ewing SB 8/Act 1096 1990 R.S.
State budget controls Amends Secs. 10 & 11 & Adds Sec. 10.3
774,061 70.805% 319,165 29.195% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
Oct. 6, 1990 3 Rep. Dastugue HB 75/Act 846 1989 R.S.
Education Trust Fund Amends Sec. 10.1(C) 762,260 72.286% 292,246 27.714% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
Oct. 6, 1990 8 Sen. Swearingen SB 81/Act 1099 1990 R.S.
College stock acquisition Amends Sec. 14(B) 596,830 56.198% 465,184 43.802% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
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Oct. 6, 1990 9 Rep. Forster HB 61/Act 1100 1990 R.S.
Local inheritance tax Amends Sec. 4(C) 787,802 72.063% 305,404 27.937% Pass Aug. 1, 1990
Oct. 6, 1990 10 Rep. LeBlanc HB 72/Act 1101 1990 R.S.
Wholesale inventory tax exemption
Adds Sec. 21(I) 498,858 54.788% 411,663 45.212% Pass Jan. 1, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 11 Rep. Landrieu HB 143/Act 1104 1990 R.S.
Tax break for improvements Amends Sec. 21(H) 496,155 54.682% 411,183 45.318% Pass Jan. 1, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 12 Rep. Dastugue HB 66/Act 845 1989 R.S.
Tax break for housing homeless Amends Sec. 21(B)(1) 531,009 58.699% 373,627 41.301% Pass Jan. 1, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 14 Rep. Accardo HB 115/Act 1102 1990 R.S.
Donations for industry Adds Sec. 14(E) 401,591 45.194% 487,000 54.806% Fail
Oct. 6, 1990 15 Rep. Salter HB 155/Act 1105 1990 R.S.
Lignite tax dedication Amends Sec. 4(D) 524,880 59.312% 360,070 40.688% Pass Jan. 1, 1991
Oct. 7, 1989 1 Rep. Dastugue HB 80/Act 847 1989 R.S.
Transportation Fund Adds Sec. 27 448,572 71.205% 181,405 28.796% Pass Jan. 1, 1990
Oct. 7, 1989 2 Sen. Bagert SB 25/Act 24 1989 2nd E.S.
Wetlands Fund Adds Sec. 10.2 440,211 71.055% 179,325 28.945% Pass Nov. 7, 1989
Oct. 7, 1989 3 Rep. Alario HB 7/Act 26 1989 2nd E.S.
Tax-exempt inventory Adds Sec. 21(I) 289,919 48.361% 309,574 51.639% Fail
Oct. 7, 1989 8 Sen. Bankston SB 65/Act 843 1989 R.S.
Donations for industry Adds Sec. 14(E) 233,466 39.536% 357,051 60.464% Fail
Oct. 7, 1989 11 Rep. Sittig HB 31/Act 28 1989 2nd E.S.
Auto license tax Amends Sec. 5 305,886 50.625% 298,328 49.375% Pass Nov. 7, 1989
Oct. 7, 1989 12 Rep. Landrieu HB 64/Act 29 1989 2nd E.S.
Tax break for improvements Amends Sec. 2(H) 239,962 40.720% 349,339 59.280% Fail
Oct. 7, 1989 13 Rep. Salter HB 91/Act 30 1989 2nd E.S.
Lignite tax allocation Amends Sec. 4(D) 291,090 49.484% 297,160 50.516% Fail
Apr. 29, 1989 1 Rep. Gomez HB 1/Act 1 1989 1st E.S.
1989 First Special Session Amendment (Act 1)
All 449,418 44.925% 550,960 55.075% Fail
Oct. 1, 1988 1 Rep. C.R. Jones HB 121/Act 1008 1988 R.S.
Five-year property tax assessment freeze for housing restoration
Adds Sec. 21(I) 207,876 34.517% 394,368 65.483% Fail
Nov. 21, 1987 2 Sen. McPherson SB 49/Act 946 1987 R.S.
Constitutional Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation Fund
Adds Sec. 10(A) 473,618 67.330% 229,813 32.670% Pass Dec. 24, 1987
Sept. 27, 1986 1 Sen. Hudson SB 105/Act 1020 1985 R.S.
Dedicate 8(g) windfall Adds Sec. 10.1 715,681 76.573% 218,962 23.427% Pass Oct. 30, 1986
Sept. 27, 1986 4 Sen. Windhorst SB 25/Act 1080 1986 R.S.
Permit increase in $3 auto license tag
Amends Sec. 5 316,379 35.781% 567,830 64.219% Fail
Sept. 27, 1986 5 Rep. Leach HB 190/Act 1083 1986 R.S.
Relax restriction on refunding state debt
Amends Sec. 6(A) 360,104 43.772% 462,570 56.228% Fail
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Nov. 6, 1984 1 Sen. Hudson SB 54/Act 963 1984 R.S.
Limit state spending, use surpluses for a Rainy Day Fund & economic
development
Amends Sec. 10(B) & Adds 10(A)
487,631 39.391% 750,295 60.609% Fail
Nov. 6, 1984 2 Sen. Poston SB 55/Act 960 1984 R.S.
Vehicle inventory tax exemption
Amends Sec. 21(E) 487,964 40.070% 729,818 59.930% Fail
Nov. 6, 1984 3 Rep. Laborde HB 4/Act 15 1984 1st E.S.
Corporate income tax increase Amends Sec. 4(A) 302,142 24.285% 942,009 75.715% Fail
Oct. 22, 1983 2 Rep. Patti HB 56/Act 729 1983 R.S.
Authorize return of expropriated property, including mineral rights
Amends Sec. 14(B) 613,034 64.887% 331,742 35.113% Pass Nov. 23, 1983
Sept. 11, 1982 1 Rep. Alario HB 184/Act 942 1981 R.S.
Property tax exemption on all types of fuel stockpiled by electric utilities
Amends Sec. 21(C) 343,875 63.749% 195,549 36.251% Pass Oct. 16, 1982
Sept. 11, 1982 2 Sen. Nelson SB 106/Act 944 1981 R.S.
Freeze on tax assessments of certain improved buildings
Adds Sec. 21(G) 249,081 51.053% 238,807 48.947% Pass Oct. 16, 1982
Sept. 11, 1982 3 Rep. Alario HB 220/Act 943 1981 R.S.
Property tax exemption on coal & lignite stockpiled for industrial use,
including electric utilities
Adds Sec. 21(H) 264,420 54.168% 223,731 45.832% Pass Oct. 16, 1982
Sept. 11, 1982 4 Sen. Braden SB 46/Act 880 1982 R.S.
Remove homestead exemption on city taxes in New Orleans
Amends Sec. 20(A)(3) 221,634 44.136% 280,525 55.864% Fail
Sept. 11, 1982 5 Sen. Casey SB 89/Act 881 1982 R.S.
Allow refinancing of state debt at higher interest rates
Amends Sec. 6(A) 220,231 46.584% 252,531 53.416% Fail
Sept. 11, 1982 8 Rep. Delpit HB 158/Act 884 1982 R.S.
Give owners incentive to improve property acquired at a tax sale
Amends Sec. 25(B) 202,400 42.301% 276,080 57.699% Fail
Nov. 4, 1980 2 Rep. Alario HB 159/Act 844 1980 R.S.
Increased homestead exemption
Amends Sec. 20(A) 937,417 78.280% 260,106 21.720% Pass Nov. 4, 1980
Nov. 4, 1980 4 Rep. D’Gerolamo
HB 7/Act 1 1980 2nd E.S.
Property tax millage adjustment
Amends Sec. 23 794,584 67.888% 375,855 32.112% Pass Dec. 9, 1980
Oct. 27, 1979 1 Rep. M. Thompson
HB 125/Act 799 1979 R.S.
Raising assessments on public service property
Amends Sec. 18(B) 447,588 59.962% 298,860 40.038% Pass Dec. 1, 1979
Article VIII: Education Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Dec. 5, 2020 1 Sen. Fields SB 44/Act 10 2020 2nd E.S.
Membership of public boards of supervisors
Amends Sec. 6(B)(1), 7(B)(1), & 7.1(B)(1)
118,651 23.528% 385,647 76.472% Fail
Nov. 8, 2016 2 Sen. Morrish SB 80/Act 680 2016 R.S.
Management board control of tuition & fees
Adds Sec. 7.2 783,066 42.932% 1,040,893 57.068% Fail
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Boards & Commissions w/ Membership Tied to
Congressional Districts
Amends Secs. 5(B)(1), 6(B)(1), 7(B)(1) & 8(D)
1,003,295 60.984% 641,882 39.016% Pass
Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 4, 2008 1 Sen. Mount SB 232/Act 935 2008 R.S.
Term Limits of Boards & Commissions Members
Amends Secs. 3(B), 5(B), 6(B), 7(B) & 7.1(B)
1,129,899 69.439% 497,283 30.561% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
Nov. 7, 2006 8 Rep. White SB 48/Act 861 2006 R.S.
Central Community School System
Amends Sec. 13(D)(1) 456,279 54.802% 376,313 45.198% Passxii Dec. 11, 2006
Oct. 4, 2003 4 Sen. Theunissen & Rep. Crane
SB 225/Act 1293 2003 R.S.
State Takeover of Failing Schools
Amends Sec. 3(A) 647,950 59.786% 435,826 40.214% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Nov. 20, 1999 3 Rep. Travis HB 568/Act 1403 1999 R.S.
Zachary School District Amends Sec. 13(D) 341,697 55.923% 269,312 44.077% Passix Dec. 27, 1999
Oct. 23, 1999 3 Rep. LeBlanc HB 663/Act 1393 1999 R.S.
Biennial State Budgeting Amends Secs. 7.1(D) & 13(B)
303,720 35.933% 541,518 64.067% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 7 Rep. Triche HB 477/Act 1397 1999 R.S.
Higher Education Funding Amends Sec. 7.1(D) 379,776 43.415% 494,988 56.585% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 9 Sen. Dyess SB 257/Act 1399 1999 R.S.
North Rapides Parish School District
Amends Sec. 13(D) 440,768 51.290% 418,592 48.710% Passx Nov. 25, 1999
Nov. 3, 1998 1 Sen. Dardenne SB 42/Act 168 1998 1st E.S.
Rename Board of Trustees Amends Sec. 6(A) 475,405 66.210% 242,626 33.790% Pass Dec. 10, 1998
Nov. 3, 1998 2 Sen. Dardenne SB 57/Act 169 1998 1st E.S.
Board of Regents Membership Amends Sec. 5(B) 422,256 60.412% 276,706 39.588% Pass Dec. 10, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 1 Sen. Dardenne SB 1/Act 170 1998 1st E.S.
Community College System
Amends Secs. 3(A), 5(A),(D), (D)(3), (4), (5), & (E) & Adds Sec. 7.1
336,709 65.509% 177,278 34.491% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 3, 1998 3 Rep. Riddle HB 549/Act 1488 1997 R.S.
Charity Hospital Oversight Adds Sec. 16 285,155 55.030% 233,028 44.970% Pass Nov. 5, 1998
Oct. 21, 1995 5 Sen. Cross SB 129/Act 1323 1995 R.S.
Baker & Rapides Parish School Districts
Amends Sec. 13(D) 659,512 63.485% 379,331 36.515% Passxi Nov. 23, 1995
Nov. 3, 1992 5 Rep. Deville HB 67/Act 1143 1992 R.S.
BESE membership Amends Sec. 3(B) 520,836 42.251% 711,878 57.749% Fail
Oct. 3, 1992 3 Sen. Bankston SB 31/Act 1140 1992 R.S.
Regents' membership Amends Sec. 5(B) 307,414 46.863% 348,567 53.137% Fail
Oct. 19, 1991 3 Rep. John Smith
HB 132/Act 1068 1991 R.S.
Regents' membership & authority
Amends Sec. 5(B) & Adds Sec. 5(D)(6) & (7)
483,694 46.895% 547,736 53.105% Fail
Nov. 21, 1987 4 Rep. Laborde HB 103/Act 948 1987 R.S.
Legislature or BESE authority over state school aid program
Amends Sec. 13(B) 385,267 55.513% 308,749 44.487% Pass Dec. 24, 1987
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Nov. 4, 1980 3 Sen. Osterberger
SB 91/Act 842 1980 R.S.
Student voting members on higher education boards
Amends Sec. 8(B) 602,485 58.092% 434,633 41.908% Pass Dec. 9, 1980
Oct. 27, 1979 3 Sen. Williamson SB 71/Act 800 1979 R.S.
Four-year concurrent terms for BESE
Amends Sec. 3(B) & Adds Sec. 15
433,116 61.031% 276,549 38.969% Pass Dec. 1, 1979
Article IX: Natural Resources Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 4, 2014 12 Rep. Armes HB 426/Act 437 2013 R.S.
Wildlife & Fisheries Commission membership
Amends Sec. 7(A) 538,476 41.130% 770,743 58.870% Fail
Nov. 4, 2008 1 Sen. Mount SB 232/Act 935 2008 R.S.
Term limits of boards & commissions members
Amends Sec. 8(B) 1,129,899 69.439% 497,283 30.561% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
Oct. 21, 1995 9 Sen. Nunez SB 333/Act 1332 1995 R.S.
Mineral rights of restored coastal lands
Amends Sec. 4(A) 637,354 60.986% 407,728 39.014% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 3, 1992 5 Sen. Foster SB 37/Act 1142 1992 R.S.
Title to certain Terrebonne Parish land
Amends Sec. 4 353,605 54.371% 296,753 45.629% Pass Nov. 5, 1992
Apr. 29, 1989 1 Rep. Gomez HB 1/Act 1 1989 1st E.S.
1989 First Special Session amendment (Act 1)
Repeals Secs. 9 & 10 449,418 44.925% 550,960 55.075% Fail
Oct. 22, 1983 3 Sen. Randolph SB 84/Act 730 1983 R.S.
Constitutional status for LIFE Fund
Adds Sec. 10 583,875 63.282% 338,780 36.718% Pass Nov. 23, 1983
Sept. 11, 1982 6 Sen. Casey SB 90/Act 882 1982 R.S.
Repeal constitutional dedication of first-use or similar tax
Repeals Sec. 9 223,963 47.665% 245,910 52.335% Fail
Nov. 7, 1978 1 Rep. Tauzin SB 372/Act 797 1978 R.S.
Constitutionally dedicate first-use tax
Adds Sec. 9 330,968 60.870% 212,763 39.130% Pass Dec. 12, 1978
Article X: Public Officials & Employees Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 6, 2012 3 Sen. E. Guillory SB 21/Act 872 2012 R.S.
Prefiling & notice of retirement bills
Amends Sec. 29(C) 1,101,317 64.460% 607,198 35.540% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 6, 2012 5 Rep. Ligi HB 9/Act 868 2012 R.S.
Forfeiture of retirement benefits
Adds Sec. 29(G) 1,228,793 70.268% 519,936 29.732% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 6, 2012 7 Rep. T. Burns HB 524/Act 870 2012 R.S.
Boards & commissions w/ membership tied to Congressional districts
Amends Secs. 3(A) & 43(A)
1,003,295 60.984% 641,882 39.016% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 2, 2010 6 Rep. Pearson HB 229/Act 1048 2010 R.S.
Legislative votes for retirement benefit changes
Amends Sec. 29(E)(5) & Adds Sec. 29(F)
728,533 65.004% 392,212 34.996% Pass Dec. 1, 2010
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Oct. 2, 2010 2 Sen. Walsworth SB 209/Act 538 2009 R.S.
Civil service status for GOHSEP employees
Amends Sec. 2(B)(11) & (12) & Adds Sec. 2(B)(13)
306,106 51.945% 283,185 48.055% Pass Nov. 2, 2010
Nov. 4, 2008 1 Sen. Mount SB 232/Act 935 2008 R.S.
Term limits of boards & commissions members
Amends Sec. 3(B) & 43(B) 1,129,899 69.439% 497,283 30.561% Pass Dec. 8, 2008
Oct. 20, 2007 2 Sen. Heitmeier SB 128/Act 485 2007 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 10(A)(1) 628,854 56.236% 489,384 43.764% Pass Nov. 19, 2007
Oct. 20, 2007 3 Sen. Boasso SB 127/Act 484 2007 R.S.
State retirement system funding
Amends Sec. 29(E)(5) 635,324 58.039% 459,322 41.961% Pass Nov. 19, 2007
Nov. 2, 2004 3 Rep. Futrell HB 261/Act 930 2004 R.S.
Veterans’ preference Amends Secs. 10(A)(2) & 48(A)(2)
1,220,377 80.841% 289,223 19.159% Pass Dec. 7, 2004
Nov. 5, 2002 4 Sen. Hainkel SB 27/Act 166 2002 1st E.S.
Removal of public employees Adds Sec. 25.1 714,992 70.063% 305,509 29.937% Pass Dec. 11, 2002
Oct. 23, 1999 3 Rep. LeBlanc HB 663/Act 1393 1999 R.S.
Biennial state budgeting Amends Sec. 13(A) & 51 303,720 35.933% 541,518 64.067% Fail
Oct. 23, 1999 4 Sen. Heitmeier SB 294/Act 1394 1999 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 10(A)(1) 411,429 46.020% 482,600 53.980% Fail
Nov. 5, 1996 1 Rep. Thompson HB 15/Act 99 1996 1st E.S.
Part-time officials' retirement Adds Sec. 29.1 1,009,026 70.225% 427,827 29.775% Pass Jan. 1, 1997
Oct. 21, 1995 13 Rep. Downer HB 281/Act 1327 1995 R.S.
Veterans' civil service preference points
Amends Sec. 10(A)(2) 734,304 69.921% 315,884 30.079% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 6, 1990 6 Rep. Bella HB 187/Act 1106 1990 R.S.
State Police Commission Amends Secs. 1 (A) & 10(A)(1), & Adds Part IV
567,860 51.046% 544,593 48.954% Pass Jan. 1, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 7 Rep. Downer HB 87/Act 848 1989 R.S.
Supplemental pay Amends Sec. 10(A)(1) 563,345 53.076% 498,053 46.924% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
Oct. 7, 1989 7 Sen. Kelly SB 38/Act 25 1989 2nd E.S.
Ethics Board Amends Sec. 21 283,130 47.469% 313,328 52.531% Fail
Nov. 21, 1987 3 Rep. Bella HB 48/Act 947 1987 R.S.
Actuarial funding retirement systems
Adds Sec. 29(E) 498,757 68.045% 234,228 31.955% Pass Dec. 24, 1987
Nov. 21, 1987 5 Rep. Gee HB 117/Act 949 1987 R.S.
Nominees, New Orleans City Civil Service Commission
Amends Secs. 4(B) & (D) & Adds Sec. 4(E)
353,518 51.690% 330,402 48.310% Pass Dec. 24, 1987
Sept. 27, 1986 3 Rep. C.R. Jones HB 174/Act 1018 1985 R.S.
Fill a nominating vacancy for New Orleans Civil Service Commission
Amends Secs. 4(B) &(D) & Adds Sec. 4(E)
417,987 49.769% 421,862 50.231% Fail
Nov. 6, 1984 5 Rep. Hainkel HB 83/Act 961 1984 R.S.
New Orleans Civil Service Commission
Amends Sec. 4(B) 538,851 45.716% 639,831 54.284% Fail
Sept. 11, 1982 7 Rep. Weaver HB 142/Act 883 1982 R.S.
Allow referees to decide appeals of State Civil Service employees
Amends Secs. 8 & 12 256,296 53.858% 219,575 46.142% Pass Oct. 16, 1982
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Article XI: Elections Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 8, 2016 1 Rep. Danahay HB 459/Act 677 2016 R.S.
Appointment & qualifications of the registrar of voters
Amends Sec. 5 1,330,228 72.618% 501,598 27.382% Pass Dec. 13, 2016
Article XII: General Provisions Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Oct. 22, 2011 3 Rep. Hazel HB 341/Act 421 2011 R.S.
Patient’s Compensation Fund Adds Sec. 16 475,660 53.311% 416,581 46.689% Pass Nov. 21, 2011
Sept. 18, 2004 1 Rep. Scalise HB 61/Act 926 2004 R.S.
Defense of Marriage Act Adds Sec. 15 619,908 77.783% 177,067 22.217% Pass Oct. 19, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 5 Rep. Dewitt HB 282/Act 1294 2003 R.S.
LWCC Board Amends Sec. 8.1(C)(1)(f) & (g) & Repeals Sec. 8.1(C)(1)(h)
594,979 56.318% 461,483 43.682% Pass Nov. 6, 2003
Oct. 4, 2003 9 Rep. Farrar HB 583/Act 1305 2003 R.S.
Dedication of lottery proceeds to education
Amends Sec. 6(A) 689,025 63.970% 388,076 36.030% Pass July 1, 2004
Oct. 4, 2003 10 Rep. Bowler HB 601/Act 1298 2003 R.S.
Administrative law system Adds Sec. 15 414,603 40.183% 617,185 59.817% Fail
Nov. 7, 2000 1 Sen. Hollis SB 74/Act 153 2000 1st E.S.
Louisiana, Inc. Amends Sec. 12 459,566 32.347% 961,164 67.653% Fail
Nov. 20, 1999 4 Rep. Dewitt HB 497/Act 1404 1999 R.S.
Workers' Compensation Corporation, no sale
Amends Sec. 8.1 (A) 426,418 66.983% 210,184 33.017% Pass Dec. 27, 1999
Nov. 20, 1999 5 Rep. Dewitt HB 492/Act 1405 1999 R.S.
Workers' Compensation Corporation, join LIGA
Amends Sec. 8.1 (F) 413,040 66.584% 207,290 33.416% Pass Dec. 27, 1999
Sept. 21, 1996 1 Rep. Windhorst HB 2/Act 98 1996 1st E.S.
Local voter approval of new gambling
Adds Sec. 6(C) 690,813 73.191% 253,031 26.809% Pass Oct. 15, 1997
Oct. 21, 1995 1 Rep. Brun & Sen. Barro
HB 9/Act 1321 1995 R.S.
Abolish forced heirship Amends Sec. 5 768,678 67.509% 369,954 32.491% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Oct. 21, 1995 3 Rep. Ackal HB 841/Act 1328 1995 R.S.
State & local liability limit Amends Sec. 10(C) 626,362 58.427% 445,689 41.573% Pass Nov. 23, 1995
Nov. 3, 1992 4 Rep. Sitting HB 89/Act 1147 1992 R.S.
Lottery dedication for health insurance
Amends Sec. 6(A) 563,193 44.457% 703,625 55.543% Fail
Oct. 19, 1991 6 Sen. Foster SB 1073/Act 1073 1991 R.S.
State Workers' Compensation Fund
Adds Sec. 8.1 605,073 57.624% 444,968 42.376% Pass Nov. 21, 1991
Oct. 6, 1990 4 Sen. Hollis SB 59/Act 1097 1990 R.S.
State lottery Amends Sec. 6 828,562 69.266% 367,636 30.734% Pass Nov. 8, 1990
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Article XIII: Constitutional Revision Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Nov. 6, 2012 3 Sen. E. Guillory SB 21/Act 872 2012 R.S.
Prefiling & notice of retirement bills
Amends Sec. 1(A) 1,101,317 64.460% 607,198 35.540% Pass Dec. 10, 2012
Nov. 3, 1992 3 Sen. Kelly SB 43/Act 1148 1992 R.S.
Limited constitutional convention
Amends Sec. 2.1 475,806 38.965% 745,307 61.035% Fail
Nov. 3, 1992 CC-1992 Convention Proposal Revision
CP9/HCR 7 CC- 1992
Constitutional amendment procedure
Amends Sec. 1(B) 441,658 37.711% 729,511 62.289% Fail
Article XIV: Transitional Provisions Election Ballot
# Author Bill/Act # Amendment Sec. Votes for % For Votes
Against %
Against Pass or
Fail Eff. Date
Sept. 27, 1986 7 Rep. Dastugue HB 29/Act 1082 1986 R.S.
"Lame duck" period for statewide elected officials
Repeals Sec. 29 501,570 58.899% 350,010 41.101% Pass Oct. 30, 1986
Nov. 6, 1984 3 Rep. Laborde HB 4/Act 15 1984 1st E.S.
Corporate income tax increase Adds Sec. 41 302,142 24.285% 942,009 75.715% Fail
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Total Proposed/Approved Amendments
Election Day Proposed Adopted Election Day Proposed Adopted Election Day Proposed Adopted
November 7, 1978 1 1 November 18, 1995 1 1 October 22, 2011 5 3
October 27, 1979 3 3 September 21, 1996 2 2 November 19, 2011 1 1
November 4, 1980 4 4 November 5, 1996 3 3 November 6, 2012 9 8
September 11, 1982 8 4 October 3, 1998 18 14 November 4, 2014 14 6
October 22, 1983 3 3 November 3, 1998 2 2 October 24, 2015 4 2
November 6, 1984 5 0 October 23, 1999 10 5 November 8, 2016 6 3
September 27, 1986 7 2 November 20, 1999 6 6 October 14, 2017 3 3
November 21, 1987 5 5 November 7, 2000 4 0 November 6, 2018 6 6
October 1, 1988 1 0 November 5, 2002 12 6 October 12, 2019 4 2
April 29, 1989 1 0 October 4, 2003 15 11 November 3, 2020 7 5
October 7, 1989 13 5 September 18, 2004 1 1 December 5, 2020 1 0
October 6, 1990 15 14 November 2, 2004 4 4 Total 293 202
October 19, 1991 8 5 September 30, 2006 13 13
October 3, 1992 5 2 November 7, 2006 8 8
November 3, 1992 7 0 October 20, 2007 4 3
October 16, 1993 6 6 November 4, 2008 7 3
October 1, 1994 4 4 October 2, 2010 2 2
October 21, 1995 15 13 November 2, 2010 10 8
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Louisiana. 2019. Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974: current through December 2019. Baton Rouge, La: Louisiana House of Representatives.
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End Notes
i. The Vote in Livingston Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
13,063 53.742% 11,244 46.258% Pass
ii. The Constitutional Convention of 1992 submitted the proposed revision in globo.
iii. CP = Committee Proposal
iv. Amendments No. 2 and 3 where combined together.
v. The Vote in Orleans Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
54,622 62.075% 33,371 37.925% Fail
vi. The Vote in Concordia and Vidalia:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
1,066 55.637% 850 44.363% Pass
976 73.494% 352 26.506% Pass
vii. The Vote in Orleans Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
81,977 75.497% 26,606 24.503% Pass
viii. The Vote in Orleans Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
82,258 75.019% 27,392 24.981% Pass
ix. The vote in East Baton Rouge Parish was:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
38,096 65.708% 19,882 34.292% Pass
x. The Vote in Rapides Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
16,706 66.691% 8,344 33.309% Pass
xi. The vote in East Baton Rouge Parish and part of Rapides
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
71,250 65.129% 38,149 34.871% Pass
8,010 47.098% 8,997 52.902% Pass
xii. The vote in East Baton Rouge Parish:
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
55,245 68.554% 25,341 31.446% Pass
xiii. The vote in Orleans Parish
Votes for % Votes Votes Against % Against Pass or Fail
58,899 64.249% 32,774 35.751% Pass