House Bill No. 258, introduced by Representative Beaullieu, proposes comprehensive revisions to the Louisiana Election Code aimed at improving the electoral process. Key changes include the introduction of definitions for "affidavit" and "attestation," new requirements for the secretary of state regarding voter registration data sharing, and modifications to annual reporting deadlines for the State Board of Election Supervisors. The bill also addresses the management of polling places during emergencies, qualifications for election commissioners, and the handling of absentee ballots. Notably, it expands the list of prohibited days for elections and allows voters with disabilities to vote at accessible polling places, provided they notify the registrar in advance.

Additionally, the bill includes several amendments to streamline election procedures, such as requiring candidates from recognized political parties to be listed alphabetically on ballots and clarifying that unaffiliated voters can only participate in one party primary. It also establishes new deadlines for election notices and mandates that if deadlines fall on weekends or holidays, they will be extended to the next business day. The bill emphasizes the importance of clear language in propositions and introduces provisions for voters to obtain replacement ballots if deficiencies are identified. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the integrity, efficiency, and accessibility 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)