Louisiana ballot

Proposed Amendment No. 1 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 39 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability who receives the additional property tax exemption could make a one-time transfer of that exemption to a subsequent qualifying property, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A no vote means: the exemption could not be transferred to another property; Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) is unchanged.

A yes vote: The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability who receives the additional property tax exemption could make a one-time transfer of that exemption to a subsequent qualifying property, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

A no vote: The exemption could not be transferred to another property; Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) is unchanged.

Proposed Amendment No. 2 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 273 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: a local taxing authority could keep levying a lower millage rate without losing its ability to later adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year's reassessment, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A no vote means: article VII, Section 23(C)'s current millage adjustment rules are unchanged.

A yes vote: A local taxing authority could keep levying a lower millage rate without losing its ability to later adjust to the maximum authorized millage rate from a prior year's reassessment, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

A no vote: Article VII, Section 23(C)'s current millage adjustment rules are unchanged.

Proposed Amendment No. 3 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 271 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: a defendant convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child could not be released on any post-conviction bail. A no vote means: no new constitutional prohibition on post-conviction bail for these offenses is added.

A yes vote: A defendant convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor child could not be released on any post-conviction bail.

A no vote: No new constitutional prohibition on post-conviction bail for these offenses is added.

Proposed Amendment No. 4 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 414 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: a person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor could not be elected governor for any future term (a lifetime limit, not limited to consecutive terms). A no vote means: the current governor term limit in Article IV, Section 3(B) is unchanged.

A yes vote: A person who has served more than one and one-half terms as governor could not be elected governor for any future term (a lifetime limit, not limited to consecutive terms).

A no vote: The current governor term limit in Article IV, Section 3(B) is unchanged.

Proposed Amendment No. 5 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 606 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: a state retirement system could apply nonrecurring state money it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liability instead of being required to apply it to the oldest liability first. A no vote means: such money must still be applied to the oldest unfunded accrued liability first.

A yes vote: A state retirement system could apply nonrecurring state money it receives to any of its unfunded accrued liability instead of being required to apply it to the oldest liability first.

A no vote: Such money must still be applied to the oldest unfunded accrued liability first.

Proposed Amendment No. 6 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 274 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: parishes and municipalities could extend an additional property tax exemption for homestead property owned and occupied by a person at least 65 who qualifies for the special assessment level, effective Jan. 1, 2028. A no vote means: parishes and municipalities would not gain this authority.

A yes vote: Parishes and municipalities could extend an additional property tax exemption for homestead property owned and occupied by a person at least 65 who qualifies for the special assessment level, effective Jan. 1, 2028.

A no vote: Parishes and municipalities would not gain this authority.

Proposed Amendment No. 7 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 607 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: political subdivisions could use public funds to identify, inventory, remove or replace drinking water service lines on customers' property that are made of or affected by materials specified under the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. A no vote means: article VII, Section 14 is unchanged regarding the use of public funds for this work on private property.

A yes vote: Political subdivisions could use public funds to identify, inventory, remove or replace drinking water service lines on customers' property that are made of or affected by materials specified under the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

A no vote: Article VII, Section 14 is unchanged regarding the use of public funds for this work on private property.

Proposed Amendment No. 8 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 277 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary would be prohibited from expropriating property. A no vote means: article I, Section 4(B)(4) is unchanged.

A yes vote: A foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary would be prohibited from expropriating property.

A no vote: Article I, Section 4(B)(4) is unchanged.

Proposed Amendment No. 9 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 220 (2025 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: the maximum income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level (property value freeze) on homestead property would increase, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A no vote means: the current income limit for the special assessment level is unchanged.

A yes vote: The maximum income a person may receive and still qualify for the special assessment level (property value freeze) on homestead property would increase, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

A no vote: The current income limit for the special assessment level is unchanged.

Proposed Amendment No. 10 was placed on the ballot by the Louisiana Legislature through Act 272 (2026 Regular Session). Per the official ballot question, a yes vote means: rehabilitated blighted or derelict properties could receive property tax exemptions under conditions set by law, and the Legislature would be required to enact laws administering them, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A no vote means: no such exemption authority is added to the Constitution.

A yes vote: Rehabilitated blighted or derelict properties could receive property tax exemptions under conditions set by law, and the Legislature would be required to enact laws administering them, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

A no vote: No such exemption authority is added to the Constitution.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Calcasieu Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "City of Lake Charles Proposition No. 1 of 3 (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Calcasieu Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "City of Lake Charles Proposition No. 2 of 3 (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Calcasieu Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "City of Lake Charles Proposition No. 3 of 3 (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Ouachita Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "City of Monroe Special School District Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Ouachita Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "City of Monroe Special School District Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Ouachita Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 52 Proposition". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Webster Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Consolidated School District No. 3 Proposition (Millage Rededication)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Webster Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Dubberly Fire Protection District No. 4 Proposition (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Webster Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Heflin Fire Protection District Proposition (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Catahoula Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Law Enforcement District Proposition (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Tensas Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Law Enforcement District Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Millage Continuation)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Tensas Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Law Enforcement District Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Millage Continuation)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for West Carroll Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Parishwide Proposition (Millage Continuation)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Bossier Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Parishwide Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Health Units Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Bossier Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Parishwide Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Roads and Bridges Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Richland Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Parishwide School Board Proposition No. 1 of 2 (Ad Valorem Tax Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Richland Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Parishwide School Board Proposition No. 2 of 2 (Sales Tax Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Terrebonne Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Recreation District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for St. Mary Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Recreation District No. 4 Proposition (Millage)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Allen Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Recreation District No. 6 Proposition (In-Lieu Millage)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Allen Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "School District No. 5 Proposition (Bond)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Bossier Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau Proposition (1 1/2% Hotel Occupancy Tax Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Rapides Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Town of Lecompte Proposition (Sales Tax Rededication)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Richland Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Town of Mangham Proposition No. 1 of 3 (Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Richland Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Town of Mangham Proposition No. 2 of 3 (Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Richland Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Town of Mangham Proposition No. 3 of 3 (Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Webster Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Town of Sarepta Proposition (Sales Tax)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Claiborne Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Village of Athens Proposition (Sales Tax)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Calcasieu Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three Proposition (Maintenance Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.

The Louisiana Secretary of State's proposition listing for Sabine Parish includes this local proposition for the Dec 12, 2026 election, titled "Wards 1 and 2 Fire Protection District No. 1 Proposition (Millage Renewal)". The official ballot question text is given in the measure field exactly as the Secretary of State publishes it. The listing does not state who placed the proposition on the ballot or give a separate official description of what a yes or no vote does.