Senate Resolution No. by Senator Duplessis establishes the Task Force on Ensuring Voter Participation in the Political Process in Louisiana. The task force aims to study and recommend mechanisms to enhance voter participation, addressing the concerning decline in voter turnout observed in recent elections. This decline has been attributed to factors such as voter fatigue from the high frequency of elections in Louisiana, which has led to significant drops in participation rates, particularly in local elections. The resolution emphasizes the importance of voting as a fundamental aspect of democracy and seeks to explore strategies for improving civic engagement, voter registration, and election consolidation to increase overall voter turnout.

The task force will consist of representatives from various organizations, including state officials, civic groups, and advocacy organizations, with the chairperson being the representative from State Senate District 5. Members are required to submit their appointees by August 1, 2025, and the task force is expected to meet at least three times before submitting a written report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature thirty days prior to the 2026 Regular Session. The resolution underscores the necessity of community feedback in its deliberations and outlines that members will serve without compensation, except for any entitled per diem or expense reimbursements.