This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 18:532.1(C)(4) and introduces new provisions under R.S. 18:532(F), 532.1(C)(5), and 1922.2, focusing on the review process for local precinct and redistricting plans by the parish registrar of voters and clerk of court before their adoption. It mandates that prior to establishing precinct boundaries, the parish governing authority must submit proposed precincts to the clerk of court and registrar of voters to ensure the feasibility of conducting elections with the proposed boundaries. Additionally, when changes involve dividing a precinct, similar submissions are required to confirm election conductability.

The bill also establishes a new requirement for local governing bodies to submit any redistricting or reapportionment plans to the parish registrar of voters and clerk of court for review before adoption. If a demographer is involved in creating the plan, they must be available for consultation during the review process. Furthermore, if a geographic information system is used, the proposed plan must be submitted electronically in specific formats. The registrar of voters is tasked with confirming that the proposed plan accurately represents the geography of the affected area and that it aligns with the most current precincts, ensuring that elections can be conducted effectively under the new plan.

Statutes affected:
HB482 Original: 18:1(C)(4)
HB482 Engrossed: 18:1(C)(4)
HB482 Enrolled: 18:1(C)(4)
HB482 Act : 18:1(C)(4)