This bill amends various sections of Louisiana's election laws, specifically focusing on the requirements and processes for recall petitions. Key changes include the specification that every petition must contain the handwritten signature of the voter, the month, day, and year of signing, and the voter's address. Additionally, the bill mandates that the secretary of state provide a standardized form for recall petitions, which must include pre-printed line numbers and comply with all relevant provisions. The bill also establishes that the signed petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters within a specified timeframe, and it introduces new requirements for the registrar's certification process, including the designation of the petition as a public record.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the registrar of voters and the secretary of state in relation to recall petitions, including the need for a public record of the petition and the procedures for adding or removing signatures. It also clarifies that the petition becomes a public record ninety days after the first signature is collected. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will apply only to petitions filed after that date, ensuring that any petitions submitted before this date will adhere to the previous laws.

Statutes affected:
HB221 Original: 18:3(A), 18:2(A)(2), 18:5(B), 44:1(B)(10)
HB221 Engrossed: 18:3(A), 18:2(A)(2), 18:5(B), 44:1(B)(10)
HB221 Reengrossed: 18:3(A), 18:2(A)(2), 18:5(B), 44:1(B)(10)
HB221 Enrolled: 18:3(A), 18:2(A)(2), 18:5(B), 44:1(B)(10)
HB221 Act : 18:3(A), 18:2(A)(2), 18:5(B), 44:1(B)(10)