House Bill No. by Representative Bacala amends R.S. 18:426.1 to increase the compensation for election commissioners serving on election day. The bill specifies that a commissioner-in-charge will now receive $350, up from $250, and those serving at multiple precincts will earn $450 instead of $350. Additionally, the compensation for a commissioner with a certificate of instruction for commissioners-in-charge is raised from $200 to $300, while the pay for a commissioner with a general certificate of instruction remains at $100. Uncertified commissioners will continue to receive $35.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the compensation outlined will cover both the time worked on election day and participation in any instructional courses for election officials. It also retains provisions for additional compensation of up to $100 per election for commissioners during emergencies declared by the governor, upon application by a parish board of election supervisors. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB205 Original: