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LA HB680
LA HB680Provides relative to notice of changes to polling places (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/04/2022
03/04/2022
In Committee
04/27/2022
04/27/2022
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. 18:535 and 536 and to enact R.S. 18:401.2(B)(5) and 425.1(C), relative to polling place locations, to provide for notice of changes to polling places; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends and reenacts existing Louisiana laws (R.S. 18:535 and 536) and enacts new provisions (R.S. 18:401.2(B)(5) and 425.1(C)) to provide for improved notice to voters when polling places are relocated or consolidated. The key provisions require that affected voters be notified of polling place changes via email, automated phone or text message, in addition to the existing requirements of publication in the official parish journal and posting signage at the former polling place. The bill also requires the parish election officials and secretary of state to list all polling place changes on their respective websites.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Becomes HB 1065. (on 04/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=22RS&b=HB680&sbi=y |
| House Committee Amendment #3191 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1273053 |
| Fiscal Note - HB680 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1270849 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1257475 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB680 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1257479 |
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