The bill amends and reenacts specific sections of Louisiana's election laws to enhance the appointment and regulation of poll watchers and early voting watchers. It establishes that a recognized political party, with at least twenty-five percent of registered voters affiliated with it, is entitled to appoint political party super watchers in each parish where a candidate from that party is on the ballot. The number of super watchers allowed varies based on the registered voter population of the parish, ranging from one in smaller parishes to five in those with over two hundred thousand registered voters. Additionally, the bill outlines the qualifications and duties of these watchers, ensuring they can monitor the election process while adhering to specific regulations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for early voting watchers, allowing the same recognized political parties to have watchers at early voting locations, with similar regulations regarding the number of watchers based on the parish's voter population. It mandates that lists of both poll watchers and early voting watchers be filed with the appropriate authorities by specified deadlines, and allows for the reuse of these lists in subsequent elections with proper notification. The chairman of the respective political party's executive committee is responsible for filing these lists, ensuring a structured approach to monitoring the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
SB261 Original: 18:435(A)(4)
SB261 Engrossed: 18:435(A)(4)
SB261 Enrolled: 18:435(A)(4)
SB261 Act 583: 18:435(A)(4)