Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis establishes the Task Force on Ensuring Voter Participation in the Political Process. This task force is tasked with studying various mechanisms to enhance and promote voter participation in Louisiana, particularly in light of declining voter turnout in recent elections. The resolution highlights the importance of voting as a fundamental aspect of democracy and notes that Louisiana has experienced significant drops in voter turnout, especially in local elections. The task force will explore strategies such as civic engagement partnerships, policies to support voter registration and turnout, and recommendations for consolidating elections to alleviate voter fatigue and reduce costs.

The task force will consist of members from various organizations and governmental bodies, including representatives from the Louisiana Secretary of State's office, the Louisiana Registrars of Voters Association, and several civic organizations. The chairman will be appointed from the State Senate District 5, and the task force is required to meet at least three times before submitting a written report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature by thirty days prior to the 2026 Regular Session. The resolution emphasizes the need for community feedback and aims to ensure that every election is treated as significant, reinforcing the intrinsic value of voter participation in the legislative process.