SB218

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

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB218 amends certification programs for election officials, allowing approved training alternatives.

Louisiana SB218 modifies the certification programs for election officials by allowing registrars of voters and their staff to take approved training alternatives instead of the listed ones. This change gives flexibility in the training options, provided they are approved by the State Board of Election Supervisors. The amendment takes effect on August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 254.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.