Abstract: Specifies additional information relative to the state voter registration computer system,
the election management system, or voting equipment that registrars of voters, clerks of
court, and the Dept. of State are prohibited from disclosing.
Present law provides that the records of each registrar of voters are public records. Provides
exceptions.
Present law prohibits the registrar of voters, the clerk of court, and the Dept. of State from disclosing
computer system or program information, including software, related menus, flow charts, network
diagrams, passwords, source materials, prompts, dialogues, operating manuals, programming
materials or instructions, and any other computer operating or support materials concerning the state
voter registration computer system and election management system, or voting equipment. Proposed
law adds usernames, nonpublic uniform resource locators, database object names, computer names,
device identifiers and serial numbers, screen printouts and captures, internet protocol address
numbers, and instructional manuals to the list of information that is prohibited from being disclosed.
Proposed law also prohibits disclosure of internet protocol address numbers submitted to or captured
by the state voter registration computer system and election management system.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 18:154(G)(4); Adds R.S. 18:154(G)(6))


Statutes affected:
HB88 Original: 18:154(G)(4)
HB88 Engrossed: 18:154(G)(4)
HB88 Enrolled: 18:154(G)(4)