The bill enacted as Act No. 309 introduces a new provision to Louisiana's election law regarding dual candidacy. Specifically, it allows a senator or representative in the United States Congress who has been nominated for the offices of president or vice president to also run for their current congressional seat in the same election. This provision creates an exception to the existing rules on dual candidacy, which typically restrict individuals from running for multiple offices simultaneously.

The new legal language added to R.S. 18:453(D) clarifies that these congressional members can participate in both the primary and general elections for the presidential or vice-presidential positions while still holding their current office. This change aims to provide greater flexibility for elected officials seeking higher office without forfeiting their existing roles. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.