Each proposition is translated into plain language so you can see what approving it would change.
03Statewide propositionLegislatureRaise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax AssessmentWhat a Yes vote doesRaises the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level-a provision that freezes the assessed value of a home for eligible homeowners so that their property taxes do not increase due to rising property values-from $100,000 to $150,000.
04Statewide propositionLegislatureOne-Time Transfer of Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving SpousesWhat a Yes vote doesAllow the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead.
05Statewide propositionLegislatureProperty Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved MaximumsWhat a Yes vote doesAuthorize taxing authorities to levy a millage at a rate above the rate set by the previous year's assessment of the maximum amount of taxable property within each parish, but below the maximum permitted by the state constitution.
06Statewide propositionLegislatureProhibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against MinorsWhat a Yes vote doesProhibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense, as defined by law, against a victim who is a minor.
07Statewide propositionLegislatureTax Exemption for Rehabilitated PropertyWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property, as defined by the state legislature, that has been rehabilitated.
08Statewide propositionLegislatureProhibit Property Expropriation by Foreign AdversariesWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law.
09Statewide propositionLegislatureProperty Tax Exemption for SeniorsWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed value, increasing with age, if an individual is at least 65 years of age and they already qualify for the income-based assessment freeze.
10Statewide propositionLegislatureGubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime LimitWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to provide for a lifetime term limit for the governor, with a maximum of two terms.
11Statewide propositionLegislatureRemoving Payment Order Requirement for State Retirement System Unfunded LiabilityWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability (UAL) first.
12Statewide propositionLegislatureUse Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service LinesWhat a Yes vote doesAmend the state constitution to authorize the use of public funds for the maintenance of drinking water utility services lines affected by hazardous materials on property owned by utility customers.
County, city, and school-district questions are not included. Check your official sample ballot for local measures.
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