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LA SB109

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alan Seabaugh

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Article XI, Section 7 to the Louisiana Constitution to prohibit funds, goods, or services donated by foreign governments, foreign entities, or noncitizens from being used in elections
  • Covers advocacy for or against any ballot proposition, question, candidate, issue, or political party, whether direct or indirect
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both houses of the Louisiana Legislature to place on the ballot
  • Scheduled for voter approval at the statewide election on November 3, 2026
  • Current Louisiana Constitution does not address foreign donations in elections

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment to provide for foreign donations in elections. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

ELECTION OFFENSES

Last Action

Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Civil Law and Procedure5/20/2025
House and Governmental Affairs5/5/2025
Governmental Affairs4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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