ELECTION CODE: Defines certain terms in the election code. (8/1/24)
This bill updates the Louisiana Election Code by adding a specific definition for "qualified elector" or "qualified voter." The change clarifies that these terms refer to individuals who meet all legal requirements to vote and are currently registered on the voter rolls. By explicitly stating these criteria, the legislation aims to provide a clear standard for identifying eligible voters within the state's election laws. This amendment does not alter existing voting rules but rather formalizes the language used to describe those who are legally allowed to participate in elections.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Apr 2, 2024
Signed May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2024 · House May 22, 2024
How they voted
37–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 39
Apr 30, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
R
Republican28
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 92, nays 4. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 15, 2024
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (14-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
May 1, 2024
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
upper
Apr 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alan Seabaugh
RRepublican
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