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LA HB720
LA HB720Provides for election procedures during a state of emergency. (OR SEE FISC NOTE SG EX)
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Introduced
03/04/2022
03/04/2022
In Committee
05/11/2022
05/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:135(A)(2)(a), 401.2(C), 401.3(B)(1), and 1308(A)(2)(j)(ii) and (C) and to enact R.S. 18:401.2(B)(5) and 401.3(E), relative to election procedures; to provide for election procedures during a state of emergency; to provide relative to close of voter registration; to provide to changes of polling places; to provide relative to emergency plans; to provide relative to absentee voting; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends Louisiana's election laws to provide for election procedures during a state of emergency declared by the governor. The key provisions include:
1. Extending the deadline for voter registration to 15 days prior to an election if the registrar's office is unable to open due to the emergency.
2. Requiring the Secretary of State to post a list of changed polling locations on their website and allow the clerk of court to take additional steps to inform voters and candidates of polling place changes.
3. Authorizing the Secretary of State to develop emergency plans to address issues like polling place relocations, commissioner shortages, and voting machine shortages, with approval from the governor and legislative committees.
4. Allowing the Secretary of State to make reasonable adjustments to deadlines, absentee voting qualifications, and resource allocation to ensure a safe and secure election during the emergency.
5. Extending the deadline for accepting absentee ballots to 3 days after election day if a state of emergency is declared within 15 days of the election.
The bill aims to provide flexibility and safeguards for conducting elections during emergency situations declared by the governor.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Becomes HB 1082. (on 05/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=22RS&b=HB720&sbi=y |
| House Committee Amendment #4060 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1277000 |
| House Committee Amendment #3304 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1273597 |
| House Committee Amendment #3213 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1273108 |
| Fiscal Note - HB720 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1261062 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1257742 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB720 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1257750 |
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