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LA HB1082
LA HB1082Provides for election procedures during a state of emergency (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/25/2022
05/25/2022
Crossed Over
05/19/2022
05/19/2022
Passed
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 18:401.2(B)(5) and 401.4, relative to election procedures; to provide for election procedures during a state of emergency; to provide to changes of polling places; to provide relative to emergency plans; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill enacts new provisions in Louisiana law to address election procedures during a state of emergency. The key provisions include allowing the Secretary of State to make reasonable adjustments to election deadlines, equipment, staffing, and other resources to ensure a safe, secure, and accessible election if an emergency impairs the election. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to provide notice to legislative committees and the Governor's office before taking such actions, and to provide a report to the legislature after the election on the actions taken. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to post a list of any changed polling place locations on their website.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 10/01/2022. (on 06/16/2022)
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