House Bill No. 205 amends and reenacts R.S. 18:426.1(B) and enacts R.S. 18:426.1(C) to provide for supplemental compensation for election commissioners in Louisiana. The bill allows parish governing authorities to pay an additional $100 per election day or each day of assistance to certain commissioners, including those in charge, those serving at multiple precincts, and those who have received specific training. This supplemental compensation is in addition to the existing pay structure, which includes varying amounts based on the commissioner's role and training status.

The bill also clarifies that the compensation provided under current law will cover time worked on election day and participation in instructional courses. Furthermore, it retains provisions for additional compensation of up to $100 for commissioners during elections held within one year of a gubernatorial emergency declaration, upon approval from the secretary of state. The new provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB205 Original:
HB205 Engrossed: 18:1(B)