House Bill No. by Representative Billings amends the procedures for nominating petitions for presidential candidates in Louisiana. The bill increases the required number of signatures from 1,000 to 2,500 registered voters affiliated with the political party, with at least 250 signatures coming from each congressional district. Additionally, it specifies that voters signing the petition must provide the information required by R.S. 18:3, rather than just their name and residence address. Importantly, once a voter has signed the nominating petition, they may not withdraw their nomination.

The bill retains existing provisions regarding the qualification process for presidential candidates, which allows candidates to either pay a qualifying fee of $1,000 or obtain the necessary signatures through a nominating petition. The proposed changes aim to ensure a more robust and representative process for candidates seeking presidential nomination, thereby enhancing the integrity of the electoral process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB906 Original: 18:22(A)