House Bill No. 553, introduced by Representative Glover, amends the membership criteria for the State Board of Election Supervisors in Louisiana. The bill allows the presidents of certain colleges and universities to submit a second nominee who is a voter with a disability, in addition to the existing requirement of nominating one individual who is not an elected or appointed public official. This change aims to enhance representation and inclusion of voters with disabilities in the state's election oversight.

The bill retains the current structure of the board, which includes eight members, and maintains that all members shall not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred while performing their duties. The governor will continue to appoint members from the list of nominees provided by the college and university presidents, and all appointments will require Senate confirmation. This legislation reflects a commitment to ensuring that the voices of voters with disabilities are considered in the governance of election processes in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB553 Engrossed: 18:23(A)(7)