February, 2016
February 25, 2016 | by Criketa Matlock | Guide to the Constitutional Amendments
Ad valorem November 6, 2012 (3) Civil Service Commission November 6, 2012 (1); November 21, 1987 (5); September 27, 1986 (3); November 6, 1984 (5) Coastal restoration September 30, 2006 (1)(2); October 4, 2003 (2)(3); October 21, 1995 (9) Constitutional convention November 3, 1992 (3) Crime prevention November 6, 2012(1) Economic development October 4, 2003 [...] Read more
February 25, 2016 | by Criketa Matlock | Guide to the Constitutional Amendments
Article Election Ballot # Amendment Pass or Fail Article I: Declaration of Rights I 11/06/18 1 Felon in Public Office Pass I 11/06/18 2 Unanimous Jury Requirement Pass I 11/06/12 2 Gun Laws Pass I 11/02/10 8 Sale of Expropriated Property Pass I 11/02/10 10 Waivers of Jury Trials for Criminal Defendents Pass I 09/30/06 [...] Read more
February 25, 2016 | by Criketa Matlock | Guide to the Constitutional Amendments
Voting on Louisiana Proposed Constitutional Amendments 1978-2018 November 6, 2018 (1) Prohibit felon from public office – A vote for would constitutionally prohibit convicted nonpardoned felons from seeking or holding public office until five years after completion of sentence. A vote against would continue to allow convicted felons to qualify to hold office after serving [...] Read more
February 24, 2016 | by Criketa Matlock | Guide to the Louisiana Legislature
Legislators’ Election & Compensation The Legislature consists of two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The state constitution establishes the maximum number of senators and representatives, which is the present membership: Senate, 39; House, 105; total, 144. Elections The constitution specifies that each member of the Senate and the House be elected from […]
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February 24, 2016 | by Criketa Matlock | Guide to the Louisiana Legislature
Changes in House Membership – Rep. Jeff Hall (D) was elected on February 21, 2015, to the District 26 seat. He replaced Rep. Herbert Dixon (D), who stepped down in December 2014. Rep. Blake Miguez (R) was elected on February 21, 2015, to the District 49 seat. He replaced Rep. Simone Champagne. (R), who vacated […]
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