Proposed Amendment Number 4

Louisiana Ballot Measure - Act 678

Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Constitution
Taxes

Summary


Proposing to add Article VII, Section 21(M) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem property tax exemptions; to authorize an exemption for certain property owned by an unmarried surviving spouse of a member of the military who was killed while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States; to provide for eligibility; to require the establishment of an application process; to require the
submission of certain information and sworn statements; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; to provide for submission of the proposed amendment to the electors; and to provide for related matters.

Measure Text


“Do you support an amendment to authorize an exemption from ad valorem property tax for
the total assessed value of the homestead of an unmarried surviving spouse of a person who
died while on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the
Louisiana National Guard, or while performing their duties as a state police, law enforcement,
or fire protection officer?”

YES ( ) NO ( )

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