Louisiana HB544 authorizes a parish-wide advisory referendum election if at least 10% of registered voters sign a petition.
HB544 allows a parish governing authority to hold a non-binding advisory referendum election if at least 10% of registered voters sign a petition. The petition must be submitted to the parish governing authority and must include a clear statement that the results are advisory and non-binding. The petition must be signed by at least 10% of registered voters in the parish. The election must be held within 180 days of the petition being filed with the Secretary of State. The results of the election are advisory only and do not bind the governing authority.
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