House Bill No. by Representative Beaullieu proposes comprehensive amendments to the Louisiana Election Code aimed at improving the electoral process. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions such as "immediate family" and "affidavit," which clarify voter registration requirements. The bill allows the Secretary of State to enter into written agreements for sharing voter registration information while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. It also mandates annual reports from the State Board of Election Supervisors to legislative committees, with a revised submission timeline. Additionally, the bill addresses procedural aspects of elections, including the reinstatement of voter registrations, name changes, and the management of polling places during emergencies, while prohibiting elections on certain religious holidays.

Further amendments focus on election scheduling, polling place management, and absentee voting procedures. The bill prohibits elections on specific religious holidays and allows for the consolidation of polling places when necessary. It also modifies the qualifications for alternate commissioners to align with those of regular commissioners and introduces provisions for voters with disabilities to ensure accessible voting. Notably, the bill changes the language surrounding absentee voting from "affidavit" to "attestation" and allows voters to request replacement ballots for deficiencies. Overall, these revisions aim to streamline election processes, enhance voter accessibility, and maintain 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)