BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — Voters across Louisiana rejected all five constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election.
Here’s what to know about each of the constitutional amendments.
Proposed Amendment No. 1: FAILED
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service? (Amends Article X, Section 2(B))
The Public Affairs Research (PAR) Council of Louisiana explained that a vote against would retain the current provisions requiring Civil Service Commission approval to exempt state jobs from the civil service system and its protections. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.
Proposed Amendment No. 2: FAILED
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted parishes for purposes of Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana, including purposes related to the minimum foundation program, funding for certain school books and instructional materials, and the raising of certain local revenues for the support of elementary and secondary schools? (Amends Article VIII, Section 13(D)(1))
Voters’ rejection of the constitutional amendment means schools in the City of St. George will remain in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.
Read a statement from EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole:
“Tonight’s outcome reflects the will of the voters, and I believe our community took this decision very seriously. Regardless of where people stood on Amendment Two, one thing is clear: the citizens of Baton Rouge care deeply about accountability, stability, and the future of public education.
“As superintendent, my focus remains on bringing people together and continuing the work of improving outcomes for every student in our district. This is not a moment for division or celebration at anyone’s expense, it is an opportunity to listen, reflect, and move forward in a way that keeps students at the center of every decision we make.
“I remain committed to working with educators, families, community leaders, and policymakers to ensure our schools continue moving in a positive direction and that every child has the support and opportunities they deserve.”
Proposed Amendment No. 3: FAILED
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to fund a $2,250 teacher pay raise and $1,125 support staff pay raise by utilizing the remaining savings from paying down the debt of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana with monies from certain constitutional funds? (Effective January 1, 2027) (Amends Article VII, Section 10.8(A)(1), (2), and (4), (B), and (C)(1); Adds Article VII, Section 10.17; Repeals Article VII, Sections 10(F)(4)(d), 10.1, 10.8(A)(3) and (C)(3), and 10.16(A)(9))
PAR explained that a vote against would maintain the education trust funds and continue to distribute their investment earnings for early childhood education, K-12 schools and college programs. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.
Proposed Amendment No. 4: FAILED
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to allow a parish to reduce or exempt property tax on property held as business inventory and to provide for the classification of Public Service Property? (Amends Article VII, Sections 10.15(F)(1) and 18(A) and (B); Adds Article VII, Sections 20.1, 20.2, and 21(P))
According to PAR, the constitutional amendment failing means the current system for local governments to charge property taxes on business inventory will continue. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.
Proposed Amendment No. 5: FAILED
How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from seventy to seventy-five, provided that a judge may continue to serve to complete a term of office? (Amends Article V, Section 23(B))
After the constitutional amendment failed, the mandatory retirement age for judges will stay at 70. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.
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