LOUISIANA — The Louisiana Legislature certified ten constitutional amendments for the November 3, 2026 ballot before adjourning on June 1, 2026. A simple majority vote in each chamber was required; the governor's signature was not.

Nine of the ten measures received majority support from both parties. The 2026 ballot contains the most referred measures since 2014. From 2000 to 2026, the legislature certified an average of eight measures for November election ballots in even-numbered years.

House Bill 225 would establish a lifetime gubernatorial term limit of two terms. Article IV, Section 3(B), of the state constitution prohibits governors from serving more than two consecutive terms. The House approved it 73-25 on May 5, while the Senate approved it 28-10 on May 26. The measure received 97 percent support from Republican legislators and 16 percent support from Democratic legislators.

House Bill 51 would prohibit bail for individuals convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor. Article I, Section 18 allows bail after conviction and before sentencing if the maximum sentence is five years or less. Judges can grant bail if the maximum sentence exceeds five years. The House approved it 92-0 on April 20, and the Senate approved it 31-1 on May 13.

House Bill 192 would prohibit the expropriation of property by foreign adversaries or agents. Article I, Section 4, prohibits property from being taken or damaged by private entities unless for a public and necessary purpose with compensation. The House approved it 100-0 on April 21, and the Senate approved it 36-0 on May 21.

House Bill 514 would authorize an exemption of up to $30,000 in assessed value that increases with age for individuals 65 and older who qualify for the existing income-based assessment freeze. Article VII, Section 21 does not provide such exemptions. The House passed it 93-0 on April 20, and the Senate passed it 34-0 on May 20.

House Bill 300 would raise the income limit for the property tax special assessment level from $100,000 to $150,000. This level applies to individuals aged 65 or older, certain veterans, service members, and those with permanent disabilities. The House approved it 91-2 on May 27, 2025, and the Senate approved it 35-2 on June 9, 2025.

Senate Bill 228 would authorize public funds to identify, inventory, remove, or replace drinking water utility service lines affected by hazardous materials, as specified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. Article VII, Section 14 prohibits public funds from being loaned, pledged, or donated to any person, association, or corporation. The Senate approved it 29-9 on May 6. The House approved amended version with agency specifications 80-12, and the Senate approved the amended version 32-4 on May 31.