Loading chat...
LA HB550
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beth Billings
Click for details
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