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LA SB258

LA SB258
Provides relative to voting and the holding of elections impaired as the result of a declared emergency or disaster. (8/1/22)


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Introduced
03/03/2022
In Committee
05/10/2022
Crossed Over
04/04/2022
Passed
05/26/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/06/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:401.3(B), (C), and (D)(1), (2)(a)(i) and (ii), (3), and (4), and to enact R.S. 18:401.3(E), relative to emergency election plans; to provide for reasons for the development of a plan; to authorize alternative plans; to provide for procedures for approval of a plan; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends and reenacts Louisiana's law on emergency election plans. It allows the Secretary of State to develop an emergency plan if the governor declares a state of emergency or disaster that impairs an election due to technical, mechanical, or logistical issues, or other factors affecting participation or integrity. The plan must be approved by the governor and a joint legislative committee before being submitted to the full legislature for approval. The bill also provides new procedures for the legislature to override the governor's disapproval of the emergency plan. Overall, the bill aims to establish a process for altering election procedures during emergencies to ensure the integrity and accessibility of elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date 8/1/2022. (on 06/06/2022)

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