Louisiana Constitution ARTICLE XIII. CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
Louisiana Constitution – Article XIII: Constitutional Revision
This article outlines the methods and procedures for amending or revising the Louisiana Constitution. Here's a summary of the key provisions:
Section 1. Amendments
Proposal Methods: Constitutional amendments can be proposed by:
Two-thirds vote of each house of the Louisiana Legislature.
Election: Proposed amendments must be submitted to the people at the next statewide election.
Majority Approval: The amendment is adopted if a majority of voters approve it.
Section 2. Constitutional Convention
Legislative Call: The legislature can call a constitutional convention by passing a law (not a resolution) with:
A two-thirds vote in each house.
Voter Approval: The law must then be submitted to voters for approval.
Convention Composition & Procedures:
The enabling law must define delegate selection, rules, and processes for the convention.
Section 3. Submission of Proposed Constitution or Revisions
Adoption Vote: Any proposed new constitution or revision from the convention must be:
Submitted to the voters.
Becomes effective only if approved by a majority vote.
This article ensures checks and balances by requiring both legislative action and public consent for any constitutional changes—either through direct amendments or a full revision via a constitutional convention.
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