This bill amends various sections of the Louisiana Election Code to enhance the administration of elections and clarify voter registration processes. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions for "affidavit" and "attestation," which specify the requirements for oaths related to voter registration. The responsibilities of the Secretary of State are updated to allow for written agreements with governmental agencies and private vendors to improve data accuracy and privacy. Additionally, the bill modifies the annual reporting requirements for the State Board of Election Supervisors, changing the submission deadline to 45 days before each regular legislative session. Other provisions address the reinstatement of voter registration, emergency polling place management, and the qualifications for election commissioners.

The bill also revises procedures for party primary elections, emphasizing that only candidates affiliated with "major" political parties can participate, and it restricts unaffiliated voters from voting in multiple party primaries. It mandates that ballots for party primaries list candidates alphabetically by surname and outlines procedures for candidate withdrawals and ties in elections. Furthermore, the bill clarifies absentee voting processes, including the requirement for separate requests for absentee ballots for primary and general elections, and establishes deadlines for election notices. Overall, the bill aims 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)