Senate Bill No. SLS 25RS-142, introduced by Senator Wheat, proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b) of the Louisiana Constitution. The amendment aims to modify the restrictions on legislative sessions convened in odd-numbered years by increasing the number of nonfiscal, general bills that a legislator may prefile from five to seven. Additionally, it expands the subject matter restrictions to include legislation regarding the dedication or rededication of funds, which was not previously allowed.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during a statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026, or April 18, 2026, if an earlier election is authorized. The ballot proposition will ask electors whether they support the changes to the number of prefiled bills and the inclusion of fund dedication legislation in odd-numbered year sessions. This amendment retains the existing provisions while allowing for greater legislative flexibility in specific areas.