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LA HB906
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Beth Billings
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum signature requirement for presidential nominee nominating petitions from 1,000 to 2,500 registered voters affiliated with the party
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Requires at least 250 signatures from each congressional district, replacing the previous requirement of signatures from each district without a specific minimum per district
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Expands voter information requirements on nominating petitions from just name and residence address to all information required by R.S. 18:3
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Prohibits voters from withdrawing their nomination once they have signed a nominating petition
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Retains the alternative qualifying option of paying a $1,000 fee instead of gathering petition signatures
Legislative Description
Provides for the nominating petition for presidential candidates
ELECTIONS/CANDIDATES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
3/9/2026