House Bill No. [insert number] aims to regulate the actions of election officials in Louisiana concerning federal directives and funding related to elections. The bill mandates that any election official who receives a federal directive or guidance not published on the secretary of state's website must notify the governor, the speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and the president of the Louisiana Senate within five business days. Furthermore, it prohibits election officials from implementing any federal directive or guidance unless explicitly required by law or approved by the relevant legislative committees after consultation with the secretary of state.

Additionally, the bill restricts election officials from accepting or disbursing new federal election funds unless there is a legal requirement to do so or prior approval from the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. If an election official violates these provisions by accepting and disbursing federal funds without proper authorization, the attorney general is empowered to take legal action to prevent such actions and recover any funds expended. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.