House Bill No. by Representative Domangue proposes amendments to the compensation structure for election officials in Louisiana, specifically targeting parish board commissioners and election commissioners. The bill increases the pay for various roles, including raising the compensation for a commissioner-in-charge from $250 to $300, and for those serving at multiple precincts from $350 to $400. Additionally, it adjusts the pay for certified commissioners, increasing their compensation from $100 to $150 and from $200 to $250, respectively. The bill also raises the pay for uncertified commissioners from $35 to $85.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the compensation for parish board commissioners serving on election day or during the counting and tabulating of provisional ballots, increasing their pay from $100 to $150, while also removing the requirement that a large number of voters be expected for this compensation to be approved. It also raises the compensation for other elections from $50 to $100. The proposed law repeals the previous provision that allowed for additional compensation of up to $100 for elections held within a year following a gubernatorial emergency declaration. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the financial incentives for election officials, thereby potentially improving the election process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB223 Original: 18:1314(E)
HB223 Engrossed: 18:1314(E)