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LA HB906

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Billings

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum signature requirement for presidential nominee nominating petitions from 1,000 to 2,500 registered voters affiliated with the party

  • Requires at least 250 signatures from each congressional district, replacing the previous requirement of signatures from each district without a specific minimum per district

  • Expands voter information requirements on nominating petitions from just name and residence address to all information required by R.S. 18:3

  • Prohibits voters from withdrawing their nomination once they have signed a nominating petition

  • 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

Committee Referrals

House and Governmental Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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