SB346 Summary

• Grants registrars one annual paid personal leave day per year, except in counties where Mardi Gras is a recognized holiday.

• Provides registrars with per diem payments for official travel days in addition to existing mileage allowance, using the same rates and procedures applicable to state or county employees, whichever is greater.

• Requires boards of registrars offices to remain open during regular business hours of county government, with exemptions for training and continuing education programs related to election administration.

• Makes visits to colleges and universities with 500+ enrollment optional rather than mandatory for voter registration purposes.

• Changes voter disqualification notification from certified mail to first class mail when notifying persons convicted of disqualifying criminal offenses.