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LA SB202

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Kleinpeter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum compensable days for parish board of election supervisors from six to seven days for regular elections
  • Increases maximum compensable days from eight to nine days for presidential, congressional primary, or congressional general elections
  • Compensation remains at $150 per day for duties related to preparing for and supervising elections
  • Amends R.S. 18:423(E) with an effective date of August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (OR +$192,000 GF EX See Note)

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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