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PAR Guide to the 2020 Constitutional Amendments

Louisiana REALTORS • Sep 30, 2020
Source: Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana

Voters statewide will be asked to decide "yes" or "no" on seven proposed amendments to the Louisiana Constitution as well as a statewide sports betting proposition on the November 3rd, 2020, ballot. This PAR Guide to the 2020 Constitutional Amendments provides a review of each proposed amendment in the order they will appear on the ballot. 

The Guide is educational and does not recommend how to vote. It offers concise analysis and provides argument of proponents and opponents. This year's lineup will be especially challenging as the degree of legislative debate on this latest set of proposals was as sparse as ever witnessed due to the uncertain nature of this past spring. Each proposal was passed in legislative session earlier this year and now needs a majority vote at the polls as required for passage of constitutional amendments. The governor cannot veto proposals for constitutional amendments. Voters must do their part by evaluating each proposed amendment to develop informed decisions.
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The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is October 5th, and the deadline to register online is October 13th. For more information on registering to vote, visit the Secretary of State’s website.


The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) is an independent voice, offering solutions to public issues in Louisiana through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions. PAR is a private, nonprofit research organization founded in 1950 and supported by membership contributions, foundation and corporate grants and special events.

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