House Bill No. [insert number] seeks to amend and reenact various provisions concerning voter registration in Louisiana, with an emphasis on enhancing the management and transparency of voter data. The bill establishes a statewide voter status notification system to keep voters informed about their registration status, including requirements for address confirmation and the conditions under which a registration may be canceled. Notably, it changes the protocol for placing registrants on the inactive list, stipulating that this action will only occur if a voter fails to respond to an address confirmation notice within 30 days. Additionally, the bill repeals the previous requirement for an annual canvass of voters who have not participated in certain activities over a decade.

The legislation also introduces the Louisiana Voter Data Transparency Task Force, tasked with overseeing voter list maintenance and ensuring adherence to state and federal laws. This task force will review quarterly maintenance reports and provide annual findings to legislative committees. The bill includes provisions to protect sensitive voter data by restricting its transmission to federal agencies without prior notification to affected voters, thereby enhancing data privacy. Furthermore, it mandates that voter list maintenance must be conducted uniformly, without discrimination based on voting history or political affiliation, and prohibits systematic voter registration removals within 90 days of a fall election. Overall, the bill aims to improve the integrity and transparency of the voter registration process in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB1131 Original: 18:193(A), 18:195(A), 18:196(A)(1), 18:192(B)