HB1048

Provides relative to the early voting period (OR +$680,715 GF EX See Note)

Introduced·3/30/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB1048 mandates Sunday early voting and adds early voting days if suspended due to emergencies.

Louisiana HB1048 amends early voting regulations to require registrars to remain open on Sundays during the early voting period. It also mandates adding extra early voting days if early voting is suspended due to emergencies. The bill specifies that expenses for conducting early voting on Sundays will be covered by state funds. This change aims to enhance voter accessibility and ensure continuity in voting processes during emergencies.

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Where it stands

Current
House and Governmental Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 31

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 30

House

Read by title. Lies over under the rules.