House Bill No. 446 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VI, Section 22 of the Louisiana Constitution, which governs the procedure for certain special elections, specifically local government bond and tax elections. The amendment stipulates that these elections may only be held during regularly scheduled primary elections, with the exception that a special election can be authorized by a law enacted by a two-thirds majority of the legislature. This change aims to streamline the election process for local finance matters and ensure that such elections coincide with primary election dates.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to the voters of Louisiana for approval during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The ballot will include a proposition asking voters whether they support the requirement that local bond or tax elections be held only during regularly scheduled primary elections. This amendment retains existing provisions regarding the conduct of elections for bonded indebtedness and special taxes while introducing the new stipulation regarding the timing of these elections.