§ La. R.S. 18:1284(untitled)

Resolution calling election; proposition
A. The election shall be ordered by a resolution of the governing authority of the political
subdivision which shall state the purpose for which it is called.
B. If the purpose of the election is to authorize the issuance of bonds, the resolution and the
proposition submitted to the voters shall state the purpose for which the bonds are to be issued and, if
required by the law pursuant to which the bonds are issued, the estimated millage rate to be levied in the first
year of issue, the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued, the number of years for which the bonds are
to run, and the maximum rate of interest on the bonds.
C. If the purpose of the election is to authorize the levy or increase of a special tax, the resolution
and the proposition submitted to the voters shall state the rate, object, and purpose for which the tax is to be
levied or increased; the estimated amount reasonably expected to be collected from the levy or increase of
the tax for one entire year at the time it is proposed; and, if it is to be limited as to duration, the number of
years it is to run. If the purpose of the election is to authorize an increase of a tax, the resolution and the
proposition shall also state the rate increase. The contents of any proposition or resolution relative to the
issuance of general obligation bonds shall be as provided in Subsection B of this Section.
D. If the purpose of the election is to authorize the assumption of indebtedness, the resolution and
the proposition submitted to the voters shall state the amount and nature of the debt to be assumed.
E. In each election ordered by a governing authority of a political subdivision for the purpose of
authorizing the issuance of bonds, the proposition on the ballot submitted to the voters shall state the kind
and source of revenues which are pledged to retire the bonds.
F.(1) The proposition shall not exceed two hundred words in length and shall not include words that
are struck through, underscored, or in boldface type.
(2) The secretary of state shall be responsible for ensuring that the proposition complies with the
requirements of this Section.