Senate Bill No. 228 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VII, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution, allowing the use of public funds by political subdivisions for the identification, inventory, removal, or replacement of drinking water utility service lines that are made of or affected by hazardous materials, such as lead, copper, galvanized steel, or iron, located on property owned by utility customers. This amendment aims to address public health concerns related to contaminated drinking water infrastructure.

The bill specifies that the proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The ballot proposition will ask electors whether they support the amendment to permit the use of public funds for the aforementioned purposes, thereby enhancing the state's ability to ensure safe drinking water for its residents.