House Bill No. by Representative McMakin proposes a constitutional amendment to add Article VIII, Section 17 to the Constitution of Louisiana. This amendment aims to prohibit the receipt of tax revenues or other public monies by any interscholastic extracurricular athletic association involved with high school athletics. The bill outlines that this proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters for approval during the statewide election scheduled for March 29, 2025.
The official ballot will present voters with the proposition to support or reject the amendment, which specifically asks if they agree to prohibit the receipt of tax revenues or other public monies by these athletic associations. This legislative move is intended to ensure that public funds are not allocated to these organizations, thereby reinforcing the separation of public financing from high school athletics.