Louisiana Attorney General Reports March 2, 2010 (Opinion Number)

Dear Mr. Burl, You have requested an opinion of this office on the following question: "when does a tax dollar stop being a tax dollar?" We understand the use of the term "tax dollar" to refer to funds collected pursuant to a tax proposition that has been approved by the voters. These funds are public funds and as such become subject to certain restrictions on how they can be spent. In La. Atty.