Senate Bill No. 210, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, amends R.S. 18:425(A)(1) to increase the number of election commissioners at precincts during specific elections. The bill adds provisions for additional commissioners during primary and general elections for party primary offices, as well as for fall general elections held on the sixth Saturday after the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of a congressional election year. This change aims to enhance the management and oversight of elections in Louisiana.

The bill specifies that for gubernatorial, congressional, and presidential preference primary elections, there will be four commissioners for precincts with more than three hundred active registered voters and three commissioners for those with three hundred or fewer. For all other elections not specifically mentioned, three commissioners will be assigned to precincts with more than three hundred active registered voters, while two will be assigned to those with three hundred or fewer. The proposed changes will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB210 Original: 18:425(A)(1)
SB210 Engrossed: 18:425(A)(1)
SB210 Reengrossed: 18:425(A)(1)