2008 Louisiana Ballot Measures
Animals and Wildlife
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 4: Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes | Failed |
Constitution
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 2: Convening of a Special Session of the Legislature | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 4: Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 6: Remove Restrictions on Disposition of Blighted Property | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 7: Retirement Fund Investment | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 3: Temporary Succession of a Legislator Called to Active Duty in the Armed Services of the United States | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 5: Transfer of the Special Assessment Level to New Property Purchased to Replace Expropriated Property | Passed |
Employment and Affirmative Action
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 7: Retirement Fund Investment | Failed |
Entitlements and the Safety Net
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 7: Retirement Fund Investment | Failed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 4: Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes | Failed |
Government Operations
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 1: Term Limits for Members of Certain Boards and Commissions | Passed |
Health and Health Care
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 6: Remove Restrictions on Disposition of Blighted Property | Passed |
Higher Education
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 1: Term Limits for Members of Certain Boards and Commissions | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 6: Remove Restrictions on Disposition of Blighted Property | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 5: Transfer of the Special Assessment Level to New Property Purchased to Replace Expropriated Property | Passed |
Legislative Branch
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 2: Convening of a Special Session of the Legislature | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 3: Temporary Succession of a Legislator Called to Active Duty in the Armed Services of the United States | Passed |
Military Personnel
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 3: Temporary Succession of a Legislator Called to Active Duty in the Armed Services of the United States | Passed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Louisiana | Amendment 4: Increase in Severance Tax on Natural Resources to Certain Parishes | Failed |