House Bill No. 924, also known as Act No. 741, enacts a new provision under R.S. 18:1353(C)(5) that mandates the secretary of state to adopt and implement uniform policies and procedures for conducting post-election tabulation audits of paper ballots and related records. This addition aims to enhance the integrity and transparency of the voting process in Louisiana by ensuring that post-election audits are systematically performed.

The provisions of this Act will take effect on January 1, 2023, but their implementation is contingent upon the procurement and implementation of a new voting system by the secretary of state, as outlined in R.S. 18:1362.2. This ensures that the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the new auditing procedures.