This bill amends R.S. 18:521(B)(2) to clarify the qualifications for voters wishing to vote on candidates for membership on political party committees. The key changes include the removal of the previous stipulation that a change of party affiliation does not permit a registrant to vote for candidates within thirty days of the change. Instead, the new language specifies that a registrant qualifies to vote for candidates only if the change in party affiliation is made prior to the close of registration, as outlined in R.S. 18:135.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions regarding party affiliation designations. It establishes that a registrant who designates a party affiliation or changes to no party affiliation will be eligible to vote in the next election only if the change is made before the close of registration. The previous requirement of a thirty-day waiting period after the registrar notes the change has been eliminated, streamlining the process for voters to participate in elections following a change in their party affiliation.

Statutes affected:
HB570 Original: 18:521(B)(2)
HB570 Engrossed: 18:521(B)(2)
HB570 Enrolled: 18:521(B)(2)
HB570 Act : 18:521(B)(2)