House Bill No. by Representative Berault proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VI, Sections 5(G) and 6 of the Louisiana Constitution. The amendment allows a home rule charter or other plan of government to authorize a local ethics entity to audit or investigate specific boards and offices, including school boards and the offices of district attorney, sheriff, assessor, clerk of a district court, or coroner. This change modifies the existing provision that prohibits home rule charters from containing any inconsistent provisions affecting these entities. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that the legislature is not prohibited from enacting laws related to local ethics entities, even if they affect local governmental subdivisions operating under a home rule charter.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters during the statewide election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The ballot will present the proposition for voters to decide whether to support the amendment, which aims to enhance the oversight capabilities of local ethics entities while maintaining the integrity of home rule charters.