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 include the month, day, and year of the voter's signature, as well as the printed name of the signer and 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 upon receipt, the registrar must affix a date and page number to each page of the petition.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the certification process for recall petitions, requiring registrars to complete certification within a set number of working days, with extensions granted during certain election periods. It also designates the recall petition as a public record after a specified period following the first signature. 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)