This bill amends various sections of the Louisiana Election Code to enhance the administration of elections and clarify the roles of election officials. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions for "affidavit" and "attestation," which specify the requirements for voter registration oaths. The bill also updates the Secretary of State's responsibilities regarding the sharing of voter registration information, allowing for agreements with state and federal agencies and private vendors to improve data accuracy and privacy. Additionally, it modifies the annual reporting requirements for the State Board of Election Supervisors, changing the submission deadline to 45 days before the regular legislative session. Other provisions address the reinstatement of voter registration, emergency polling place management, and the qualifications for election commissioners.

Further amendments focus on the conduct of elections, particularly regarding party primary elections and absentee voting procedures. The bill specifies that unaffiliated voters cannot vote in the second primary of another political party and changes the terminology from "recognized" to "major" political parties. It also outlines the procedures for candidate withdrawals, handling ties in primary elections, and the responsibilities of the governor in determining special election dates. Additionally, the bill establishes new deadlines for submitting election-related notices and certificates, ensuring timely compliance. Overall, these changes aim to streamline election processes, enhance voter registration accuracy, and ensure the integrity of the electoral system in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB592 Original: 18:2(4), 18:18(D), 18:25(B), 18:104(C)(1), 18:108(A), 18:154(C)(2), 18:2(A), 18:402(E)(1), 18:426(A), 18:434(A)(1), 18:435(A)(4), 18:531(B), 18:533(A)(2), 18:534(A), 18:551(B), 18:553(E)(2), 18:571(A)(8), 18:573(E)(1), 18:1259(B)(6), 18:21(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1300(C)(1), 18:7(A), 18:1306(E)(1), 18:1309(D)(1), 18:1(A), 18:1313(F), 18:1(F), 18:1315(D)(1), 18:1333(D)(2), 18:1363(A)(3), 18:3(C), 18:192(A)(1), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)
HB592 Engrossed: 18:192(A)(1), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:7(A), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:551(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:402(E)(1), 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)
HB592 Reengrossed: 18:2(4), 18:18(D), 18:25(B), 18:104(C)(1), 18:108(A), 18:154(C)(2), 18:192(A)(1), 18:2(A), 18:402(E)(1), 18:426(A), 18:434(A), 18:435(A)(4), 18:531(B), 18:533(A)(2), 18:534(A), 18:553(E)(2), 18:571(A)(8), 18:573(E)(1), 18:1259(B)(6), 18:21(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1300(C)(1), 18:2(C)(2), 18:7(A), 18:1306(E)(1), 18:1309(D)(1), 18:1(A), 18:1313(F), 18:1(F), 18:1315(D)(1), 18:1333(D)(2), 18:1(L), 18:1363(A)(3), 18:1405(C), 18:1462(F), 18:3(C), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:551(B), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:467, 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)
HB592 Enrolled: 18:192(A)(1), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:551(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:467, 18:7(A), 18:402(E)(1), 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)
HB592 Act 386: 18:192(A)(1), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:551(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:467, 18:7(A), 18:402(E)(1), 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)
HB592 Act : 18:192(A)(1), 18:402(A)(1), 18:4(B), 18:5(A), 18:6(B)(1), 18:9(A), 18:435(B)(1), 18:501(A)(1), 18:551(B), 18:1285(B)(1), 18:1307(E), 18:1309(N)(5), 18:467, 18:7(A), 18:402(E)(1), 18:21(C), 18:1371(A)(2)