Leaders for a Better Louisiana is supporting five of the 10 constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s Nov. 3 ballot, opposing three and taking a neutral position on two, according to recommendations released Oct. 13.
The organization supports Amendments 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10; opposes Amendments 6, 8 and 9; and is neutral on Amendments 3 and 4.
Its review emphasizes the role of the constitution in governing the state, including how constitutional provisions affect tax policy and local governments’ ability to manage their finances.
Better Louisiana said its recommendations follow four principles: keeping the constitution focused on governmental structure and rights, moving unnecessary policy details into state law, removing constitutional barriers to sound policy and avoiding new restrictions that limit governmental flexibility.
The organization argued that detailed policies generally belong in statutes, where lawmakers can revise them more readily, rather than in the constitution. It also cautioned against adding constraints on local governments’ fiscal decisions that could be difficult to change later.
“We understand that voters can tire from constantly being asked to consider amendments to the constitution,” said Adam Knapp, CEO of Better Louisiana. “Nevertheless, some of them represent smart policy choices that can only be enacted by changing the constitution. We hope voters will consider them carefully and use our analysis and other available resources to make informed decisions when they cast their ballots.”
The recommendations come after voters rejected all nine constitutional amendments presented during the previous two election cycles, according to Better Louisiana. The organization said the last amendment approved by voters was in December 2024.
Better Louisiana urged voters to evaluate each proposal individually rather than treating the amendments as a single package.
“The 10 items on the ballot this fall are the most we have had since 2014,” Knapp said. “That’s why it’s more important than ever that citizens take some time to understand what the amendments do and the consequences of voting either for or against any of them.”
The organization’s full analysis and recommendations are available on its website, betterla.org.