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LA HB551
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beth Billings
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AI Summary
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Extends existing early voting commissioner provisions to cover the nursing home early voting program under R.S. 18:1333, allowing registrars of voters to use trained commissioners for this program with secretary of state approval
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Commissioners assisting with nursing home early voting must take an oath of office as deputy registrar and complete an affidavit with their name, address, and last four digits of their social security number
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Commissioners must acknowledge that disclosure of confidential voter information from precinct registers or early voting lists is prohibited by law
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Compensation set at $150 per day for commissioners assisting with early voting, including the nursing home program
Legislative Description
Provides for early voting commissioners assisting with the nursing home early voting program (OR +$38,800 GF EX See Note)
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Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026