Voters leave the Bricolage Academy gym after casting their ballots in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Matthew Perschall for Louisiana Illuminator)
Louisiana residents will vote on four state constitutional amendments in the Dec. 7 election. They involve judicial discipline, the state budget process and property tax debt.
The final day of the early voting period is Saturday, after observing the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday and Friday. Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
For a more detailed explanation of the constitutional amendments, read the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) voter guide . The following summaries are partially based on PAR’s research .
Amendment 1 – Judicial discipline
This amendment would give the governor and Louisiana Legislature some influence over the discipline of state judges. The Louisiana Supreme Court would also get the authority to reprimand judges without outside input.
Allegations of judicial misconduct are currently handled by a nine-member judiciary commission. The commission reviews complaints and investigates alleged inappropriate behavior by judges and then makes discipline recommendations to the Louisiana Supreme Court when necessary. Justices cannot reprimand a judge unless it receives a recommendation from the commission.