Amendment 1, Louisiana Ban on Private or Foreign Funding of Election Costs Amendment
Louisiana Ballot Measure - Legislatively Referred Constitutional Amendment
Election: Oct. 14, 2023 (General)
Outcome: Passed
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The amendment would prohibit funds, goods, and services donated by a foreign government or nongovernmental (private) source for use in conducting elections. Specifically, it would add a provision to the Louisiana Constitution stating that "No funds, goods, or services donated by a foreign government or a nongovernmental source shall be used to conduct elections unless provided for in the election code and subject to restrictions provided by general law."
Measure Text
Do you support an amendment to prohibit the use of funds, goods, or services from a foreign government or a nongovernmental source for the conduct of elections and election functions and duties unless the use is authorized by law or by the secretary of state in accordance with policies established in accordance with law? (Adds Article XI, Section 6)
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