Louisiana voters reject all 5 constitutional amendments in May election

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — Voters across Louisiana rejected all five constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election.

Here’s what to know about each of the constitutional amendments.

Proposed Amendment No. 1: FAILED

How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service? (Amends Article X, Section 2(B))

The Public Affairs Research (PAR) Council of Louisiana explained that a vote against would retain the current provisions requiring Civil Service Commission approval to exempt state jobs from the civil service system and its protections. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.

Proposed Amendment No. 2: FAILED

How it read on the ballot: Do you support an amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted parishes for purposes of Article VIII, Section 13 of the Constitution of Louisiana, including purposes related to the minimum foundation program, funding for certain school books and instructional materials, and the raising of certain local revenues for the support of elementary and secondary schools? (Amends Article VIII, Section 13(D)(1))

Voters’ rejection of the constitutional amendment means schools in the City of St. George will remain in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Click here to see PAR’s full guide.

Read a statement from EBR Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole:

“Tonight’s outcome reflects the will of the........

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