The Ballot Brief
2026 Ballot Measures

Louisiana Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Louisiana voters will decide 10 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

Gubernatorial Two-Term Lifetime Limit Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Change the gubernatorial term limit from two consecutive terms to a lifetime maximum of two terms

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

One-Time Transfer of Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Allow the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to transfer the homestead property tax exemption one time to a new homestead

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Prohibit Post-Conviction Bail for Individuals Convicted of Assault Against Minors Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Prohibit post-conviction bail for a defendant who is convicted of an aggravated offense against a victim who is a minor

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Prohibit Property Expropriation by Foreign Adversaries Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Prohibit expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents of a foreign adversary, as defined by law

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Authorize a property tax exemption up to $30,000 of assessed property value, increasing with age, from taxation for homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the income-based assessment freeze

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Property Tax Rate Limits Based on Existing Voter-Approved Maximums Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Authorize 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

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Raise Income Limit to $150,000 for Special Property Tax Assessment Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Raise the income limit to qualify for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Removing Payment Order Requirement for State Retirement System Unfunded Liability Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Remove the requirement that a state retirement system receiving nonrecurring state funds apply those funds to its oldest outstanding unfunded accrued liability first

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Tax Exemption for Rehabilitated Property Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Authorize a tax exemption for derelict or blighted property that has been rehabilitated

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

Use Public Funds for Drinking Water Utility Service Lines Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

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

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.