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 of information that must be included on a recall petition, such as the handwritten signature of the voter, the month, day, and year of signing, and the printed name of the witness. The bill also 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. Additionally, it establishes that the signed and dated petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters within a specified timeframe, and outlines the responsibilities of both the registrar and the secretary of state in certifying these petitions.

Furthermore, the bill designates recall petitions as public records and stipulates that the written requests from voters to add or remove their signatures will also become public records. It introduces a timeline for the certification process, allowing registrars a maximum of thirty working days to complete their certification, with additional time granted during election periods. The provisions of this Act will take effect on January 1, 2025, applying only to recall petitions filed after that date, while those filed prior will remain subject to the existing 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)