House Bill No. by Representative Farnum aims to enhance early voting procedures in Louisiana by enacting new provisions under R.S. 18:1309(O). This new section authorizes the secretary of state to establish policies and procedures for the implementation of early voting procedures, thereby streamlining the responsibilities of registrars of voters in relation to early voting. The bill seeks to ensure that the processes surrounding early voting are effectively managed and executed.
The proposed law builds upon existing regulations concerning early voting and the duties of registrars, without making any deletions to current law. By empowering the secretary of state to create specific policies, the bill intends to improve the overall efficiency and accessibility of early voting in the state, ultimately facilitating a smoother electoral process for voters.