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LA HB550

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Billings

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases daily compensation for parish board commissioners from $50 to $100 for standard elections

  • Increases compensation from $100 to $150 for elections approved by the Secretary of State for higher pay rates

  • Removes the requirement that higher compensation only applies when a large number of early voters is expected

  • Adds compensation eligibility for commissioners serving during recounts (in addition to election day and provisional ballot counting)

  • Repeals the provision allowing up to $100 additional compensation for elections held within one year of a gubernatorial emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Increases compensation for parish board commissioners (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

ELECTIONS/COMMISSIONERS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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