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LA SB218

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirk Talbot

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends R.S. 18:59.4(D)(1) regarding the Louisiana Voter Registration Administrators' Certification Program

  • Allows registrars of voters, chief deputy registrars, and confidential assistants to complete training through a "substantially equivalent program" approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors as an alternative to the existing Auburn University/Election Center certification program

  • Current law only permits training through the Certified Elections Registration Administrator Program administered by Auburn University and the Election Center

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for certification programs for election officials. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Last Action

Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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