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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:55(A)(1) and (2), and (C), 59(B)(1) and (2), and (C)(1) and (2), and (E), relative to the offices of parish registrars of voters; to provide relative to compensation of registrars and their chief deputies and confidential assistants; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill adjusts the compensation schedules for Registrars of Voters and their chief deputies and confidential assistants, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. The bill updates the population ranges used to determine salaries and significantly increases the salary ranges for all population tiers for these positions. It also clarifies that population estimates used for salary determination will be those published by the United States Bureau of the Census Federal State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates, replacing previous references to Louisiana Tech University population estimates. The legislation amends existing Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) 18:55 and 59, which govern the compensation for these crucial election officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs. (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB25&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436493 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB25 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1436494 |
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