SB210

Provides for the increase in the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Complete·5/11/26

Louisiana SB210 increases the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries.

Louisiana SB210 amends the state's election laws to increase the number of election commissioners for closed party primaries. Specifically, it mandates four commissioners for precincts with more than 300 active registered voters and three commissioners for precincts with 300 or fewer active registered voters. This change applies to primary and general elections for party primary offices and fall general elections held on the sixth Saturday after the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of a congressional election year. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

May 11

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/8/2026.

May 11

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 98.

May 11

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.