Senate Bill No. by Senator Jenkins amends the Open Meetings Law in Louisiana to include provisions for electronic voting. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 42:14(C) to state that all votes made by members of a public body must be recorded in official proceedings, which are public documents. The new language clarifies that votes displayed by electronic machines that show how individual members vote will be considered as satisfying the requirement for viva voce voting, thus meeting the voting requirements of the Open Meetings Law.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that its provisions will be applied retroactively, meaning that any electronic voting conducted prior to the bill's enactment will still be recognized under the new guidelines. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026.