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LA HB570

LA HB570
Provides for the change of party affiliation prior to the close of registration


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Introduced
03/01/2024
In Committee
05/15/2024
Crossed Over
04/03/2024
Passed
05/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:521(B)(2), relative to the qualification of a voter to vote on a candidate for mem

AI Summary

This bill amends Louisiana law to allow voters to change their party affiliation prior to the close of voter registration, which would qualify them to vote for candidates for membership on a political party committee. The bill removes the previous 30-day waiting period for a change in party affiliation to take effect, and it also removes the restriction on voting for candidates of a party the voter has "renounced and abandoned" during that 30-day period. The changes in party affiliation must be made prior to the close of voter registration, as outlined in Louisiana Revised Statute 18:135.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2024. (on 06/03/2024)

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