Senate passes annual elections omnibus bill updating state election code (HB842)
Summary
Senator Miller moved and the Senate passed HB842, the annual elections omnibus bill that incorporates recommendations from the state Board of Elections and the secretary of state; the recorded vote was 28 ayes and 9 nays.
Senator Miller moved for suspension of the rules to advance House Bill 842, the annual elections omnibus described as a comprehensive package of updates recommended by the State Board of Election Supervisors and the Secretary of State. The sponsor said the bill is based on the board's annual report and clarifies, streamlines and modernizes procedures in the Louisiana election code, including nomination certification and designated assistance when voters cannot sign.
"This is the elections omnibus bill that comes to us every year as a result of the Board of Elections supervisors, comprehensive bill based on the state board of elections supervisors' annual report and recommendations from the secretary of state to strengthen the electoral process," the sponsor said. After debate and the suspension motion, the Senate recorded a vote of 28 ayes and 9 nays and passed HB842.
Supporters described the measure as housekeeping and modernization to align statutes with current procedures; opponents expressed reservations as reflected in the recorded vote. Implementation will follow statutory enactment and guidance from the Department of State and local registrars of voters.
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