House Bill No. [insert number] proposes to extend the early voting period in Louisiana from the current fourteen days to twenty-one days prior to any scheduled election. Additionally, the bill allows for early voting to take place on Sundays during this period, which was not previously permitted. The registrar of voters will be required to maintain regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, including Saturdays and Sundays, and will not be required to observe legal holidays on these days.

The bill also modifies the timeline for designating branch offices for early voting, requiring that such designations be made at least thirty-five days prior to a primary election and twenty-eight days prior to a general election. Furthermore, it stipulates that expenses incurred by registrars for conducting early voting on any day, including Saturdays and Sundays, will be reimbursed by the state. This legislation aims to enhance voter accessibility and participation by providing a more flexible early voting schedule.

Statutes affected:
HB347 Original: 18:1309(A)(1)