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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Crossed Over
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:426.1(B) and to enact R.S. 18:426.1(C), relative to compensation for election commissioners; to authorize the parish governing authority to pay supplemental compensation to certain election day commissioners; to provide for the scope of compensated services; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, allows parish governing authorities to provide supplemental compensation of up to $100 per election day or day of assistance to certain election commissioners, in addition to their regular pay. This supplemental pay is for their work on election day and any required training. The bill also clarifies that existing compensation covers time worked on election day and participation in instruction courses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (42)
Tony Bacala (R)*,
Roy Adams (D),
Michael Bayham (R),
Beau Beaullieu (R),
Beth Billings (R),
Doyle Boudreaux (R),
Ryan Bourriaque (R),
Delisha Boyd (D),
Ken Brass (D),
Jacob Braud (R),
Reese Broussard (R),
Wilford Carter (D),
Tehmi Chassion (D),
Kellee Dickerson (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Peter Egan (R),
Les Farnum (R),
Foy Gadberry (R),
Kyle Green (D),
Dana Henry (D),
Dodie Horton (R),
Steven Jackson (D),
Mike Johnson (R),
Tim Kerner (R),
Alonzo Knox (D),
Vanessa LaFleur (D),
Ed Larvadain (D),
Rodney Lyons (D),
Denise Marcelle (D),
Pat Moore (D),
Ed Murray (D),
Nicholas Muscarello (R),
Tammy Phelps (D),
Rodney Schamerhorn (R),
Sylvia Taylor (D),
Polly Thomas (R),
Debbie Villio (R),
Joy Walters (D),
Jeffrey Wiley (R),
John Wyble (R),
Rashid Young (D),
Jerome Zeringue (R),
Last Action
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage. (on 05/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB205&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - HB205 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458667 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458025 |
| House Committee Amendment #2940 H&G Proposed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458001 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB205 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1458084 |
| House Committee Amendment #2855 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1456373 |
| House Committee Amendment #2632 H&G Draft | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454963 |
| Fiscal Note - HB205 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448272 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439883 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB205 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1439889 |
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