The bill amends R.S. 18:493 regarding the timeframe for filing objections to candidacy in Louisiana, establishing that such actions must be initiated within seven days after the close of candidate qualifications for the primary election. If the deadline falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline is extended to noon of the next business day. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that exempt the secretary of the Department of Revenue and their employees from being subpoenaed or required to appear in court for matters related to these objections. Instead, a properly executed affidavit from the secretary or their designee can be used as confirmation of the accuracy of relevant records.

Furthermore, the bill enacts R.S. 47:1508(A)(4), which reinforces the confidentiality of tax records by stating that the secretary and employees are not subject to subpoenas for challenges to candidacy. Similar to the previous section, it allows for the use of affidavits in place of live testimony to confirm the accuracy of records. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
SB140 Original:
SB140 Engrossed:
SB140 Enrolled:
SB140 Act 298: