LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — To save time at the polls, voters should know the proposed constitutional amendment for the November 5, 2024 presidential election. The Louisiana Secretary of State explained, "Constitutional amendments are placed on statewide election dates as determined by the legislature." In November, Louisiana voters will decide if Act 408 becomes an amendment to the state constitution. "Do you support an amendment to require that federal revenues received by the state generated from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund?" The present constitution notes the State Treasurer must make annual deposits from "federal revenues received by the state from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas activity." According to the American Petroleum Institute 2020 report, "in 2019, Louisiana's oil and gas industry contributed $73.0 billion to state GDP." However, it also contributes to rising sea levels, increased carbon emissions affecting human and animal health, and land loss. The proposed amendment changes the language and adds other federal revenue to include alternative/renewable energy production sources, such as wind, solar, tidal, wave, and geothermal. Explainer: How accessible are the election polls, and do you need a lift? Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) works to protect Louisiana's coastal areas through coastal restoration projects, such as: Creating 'berms' to block oil threatening Louisiana's coast; monitoring land loss from dredging canals for oil and gas production, which have forced families to relocate; Protect the public and property from hurricane storm surge damage by levee and other improvements; Conserve and restore habitats such as the Atchafalaya Basin, which improves water quality for fish and other wildlife; And deploying resources from the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation and Development, and other state agencies to fight for the future of Louisiana's coast. To see the CPRA's 2029 Coastal Master Plan. Latest News Home Depot to pay almost $2 million for false advertising, unfair competition California teacher accused of fathering child with teen student Explainer: What is the constitutional amendment, Act 408? Video: US Sen. Bill Cassidy shares update on recovery after Francine hits Louisiana Lil Wayne speaks out on Super Bowl snub