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Senate approves constitutional amendment to bar foreign donations to Louisiana elections; debate centers on noncitizen language
Summary
Senators passed a constitutional amendment, carried by Senator Seba, that would bar foreign governments, foreign entities and noncitizens from donating funds, goods or services to influence Louisiana elections. Floor debate focused on whether the language would bar lawful foreign residents or students from participating in campaign activity.
Senate Bill 109, a joint resolution by Senator Seba, passed the Senate on April 28 and would add a prohibition to the state constitution barring funds, goods or services donated by a foreign government, foreign entity or noncitizen from being used to advocate for or against a ballot proposition, candidate, issue or political party.
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